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Students to be recognized for achievements at KGHS/KY NEED Youth Summit and Awards Luncheon April 27

More than 200 students, teachers to participate

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2017) — The Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools (KGHS) program and the Kentucky National Energy Education Development (KY NEED) Project are hosting the 10th annual Youth Summit and Awards Luncheon April 27 in Frankfort. KGHS is a program of the Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC).

The event will recognize students and their outstanding accomplishments in promoting school and community health and environmental sustainability. Examples of student projects include: worm composting at Providence Montessori Middle School, updating an outdoor classroom with benches made of recycled plastic caps at Morton Middle School, and teaching peers about healthy eating choices at Kit Carson Elementary School.

Students will showcase their projects beginning at 10 a.m. at the Frankfort Convention Center. At 11:15 a.m., Kentucky Education Commissioner Dr. Stephen Pruitt will be the keynote speaker.

More than 200 students and teachers will participate and be recognized. Nine KGHS schools will be given awards, and the KGHS Teacher of the Year will be announced. Additional KY NEED schools will also be honored for their projects.

WHAT:   KGHS and KY NEED Youth Summit and Awards Luncheon

WHEN:  10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017

WHERE: Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky.