This spring, students across the country took their energy-saving skills to the next level in Renew Our Schools’ Spring 2025 Competitions. From detailed energy audits to changing behaviors and taking real action, these schools didn’t just participate—they owned their buildings and created lasting change.
We’re thrilled to celebrate these inspiring schools and the students, staff, and coaches who powered them forward. 🏆⚡
But before we do, here’s a few of the major highlights from this season:
1. A total of 36 schools and 19,024 students were impacted by the Renew Our Schools Competition this Spring.
2. Schools completed a total of 479 school energy actions, while earning 6,976 points.
3. Collectively, the schools saved an average of 7.18% energy!!!
Spring 2025 STAR Competition Winners
Delta High School and Westview Middle School
Both schools earned a remarkable 491 points—our first-ever tie for first place!
These two schools showcased their leadership in energy awareness and action, earning the highest possible score by completing energy audits, implementing energy-saving strategies, and driving whole-school engagement.
Watch the winner reveal video below!
Spring 2025 DCSD Competition Winners
Sedalia Elementary School and Lone Tree Elementary School
Both schools completed every possible energy action and achieved record-setting energy savings!
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Sedalia Elementary School reduced its energy usage by 32% over the course of the competition.
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Lone Tree Elementary School wasn’t far behind, with a 22% reduction—proof that small changes make a big difference.
Watch the thrilling announcement!
Spring 2025 Wisconsin Competition – Alumni Winner
McFarland High School
Three-time champions and still going strong!
McFarland continues to be a example of what sustainability in schools can look like when students are empowered to take the lead.
Check out their winner announcement!
Spring 2025 Wisconsin Competition – Novice Winner
Golda Meir School
Led their cohort by completing the most School Energy Actions!
Golda Meir School made an impressive debut by encouraging behavior change throughout their building.
What Teachers Are Saying
“Thank you for making such a data-driven and accessible competition for students. I watched my students take ownership in their school and solve problems that we didn’t know we had. I also had staff ask if our Buildings Director could take the staff on the same school tour that my students went on.”
— Margo Smith, Spring 2025 Competition Teacher
Join the Movement to Save Energy
Want to see your school in the spotlight next time? Registrations are now open for the Fall 2025 Renew Our Schools Competition! Bring STEM and sustainability into your classrooms—and empower students to make a real-world impact. Join a Renew Our Schools competition today!
