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.

Visit Our School for a Tour--Registration Closes on Tuesday, March 16!!

Kindergarten and New Student Registration is March 15 and 16. If you have not done so already visit our school for a tour.

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).

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.

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