Manhattan Country School

Manhattan Country School is committed to ensuring the sustainability of our local and global environment through curriculum and practice. We are aware of the interconnectedness of the MCS community and the impact of the school on the earth. The school's aim is to make decisions based on principles of social justice. We strive to build awareness of each individual's role in ecological dynamics. Curriculum in the city and at the farm will educate the community to:

•Respect earth and life in all its diversity
•Secure natural resources for present and future generations
•Encourage the community to make informed choices regarding sustainability
•Enact policies which reflect our role as stewards of the earth
•Emphasize the three "R"s -- recycle, reuse, reduce

Facts about MCS and Sustainability

• MCS has committed to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% in the next 5 years and achieve carbon neutrality by 2020

• Video: Students learn about MCS' eco-footprint

• Video: Documentary featuring MCS' sustainability curriculum

• Weekly Report: As of Monday, January 30, the solar panels at the MCS Farm have saved 44.71 tons of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere.