Welcome to the Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes

• a partnership with Shelburne Farms...

• the nation’s first K-5 magnet school with a sustainability theme...

• a community of learners that expects and supports the best in everyone...

 • engaging young citizens to make a difference in the community by exploring our diverse society, our local economy and the environment through hands-on projects.

Our 4/5 Team Sets Sail on the Lake

Take a look at the 4/5 team in their study of the Lake Champlain Watershed

The Sustainability Academy in The Nation--June 14, 2010

Read All About The Sustainability Academy in The Nation--June 14, 2010

Requesting Extra Support

Our school provides supplemental educational services - extra academic assistance/tutoring to improve students' academic performance -- free of charge to a limited number of eligible students.

Sustainability Academy Registration

Open House and Magnet School Information is now available!

Read About Our Grade 2/3 Health and Wellness Fair in the Burlington Free Press

Sustainability Academy students take on health and wellness project.

Jeanne Collins joins Other National Leaders in Education for Sustainability

Jeanne Collins, Superintendent of Schools participated in a webinar, an online seminar, around education for sustainability (EFS).

Magnet Program Evaluation

Because the Sustainability and Integrated Arts Academies are the first magnet schools in the state, we are using grant funds to work with two firms to evaluate the effect of the magnet education on students, faculty, families and community.

Sustainability Academy  •  123 North Street  •  Burlington, Vermont 05401  •  Phone: 802-864-8480