Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
OES is committed to educating our students about the environment and how to protect it, now and in the future. OES believes that preparing students to be well-rounded global citizens includes a deep-seated appreciation for the natural world.
Our commitment grows out of our Episcopal identity. This includes the call to care for creation protecting the natural resources that sustain all life, advocating for actions that reduce greenhouse emissions, promote sustainable energy, and supporting communities impacted by environmental racism and a lack of environmental stewardship.
OES is fortunate to be located in the beautiful state of Oregon and on a campus that surrounds students with the natural wonders of woods, wetlands, and gardens.
From primary students who gather trash on their walks, to middle schoolers pulling ivy, to high school students who practice their backpacking skills before heading out on experiential education trips, OES provides a setting where an appreciation for the environment begins and flourishes.
“The advocacy of our students on these issues inspires us to build community partnerships, care for creation, and help OES do its part to fulfill our obligation to environmental stewardship.” Head of School The Rev. Michael Spencer
- Land Acknowledgement
- Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Task Force
- Sustainability in Curriculum
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction
- The EC3 Design Center
- Caring for the Campus: Woods, Wetlands, Garden Spaces
- Relationship with Indigenous Communities
- Partnering with Community Organizations
- The OES Greenhouse
- Aardvark Science Expo (ASE), International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), and Science Competitions
- Environmental Student Groups
- OES Science Speaker Series
- Eating Responsibly in the Dining Hall
- Institutional Investment Policies for Endowment & Reserves
Land Acknowledgement
Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Task Force
Sustainability in Curriculum
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction
The EC3 Design Center
Caring for the Campus: Woods, Wetlands, Garden Spaces
Relationship with Indigenous Communities
Partnering with Community Organizations
The OES Greenhouse
Aardvark Science Expo (ASE), International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), and Science Competitions
Environmental Student Groups
OES Science Speaker Series
Eating Responsibly in the Dining Hall
Institutional Investment Policies for Endowment & Reserves
Students in every division celebrated Earth Day across campus with a variety of activities.
In the EC3 Design Center, students learn principles of sustainability that lay a foundation for their ongoing education.
Congratulations to this year's winners. Highlights include the Regeneron Science Award, the ISEF finalists, and the Patty Jeanne Semura Best of Fair Award.
Fourth graders had an amazing time on their trip to Camp Westwind. Check out a video one of their teachers made of the experience.
Students gave pitches in front of Vark Tank judges, who posed questions to them about their inventions.