We’re excited to announce that 9,371 students, faculty and staff participated in the Challenge from 48 schools across the state. That’s a 23% increase in school participation from last year! Thirty-eight schools achieved at least a 50% participation rate to be eligible to win this year’s big prize — an AllEarth Renewables Solar Tracker.
While every school came together to promote more efficient ways to get to school, Way to Go! organizers are pleased to recognize our top performers. A big congratulations to this year’s winning schools:
- Super Carbon Cutter Award: Winner of the AllEarth Renewables Solar Tracker – Hartland Elementary
- Super Carbon Cutter Award: Winner of the Local Motion Bike Racks – Twinfield US #33
- Winner of the Carbon Cup – Isle La Motte Elementary

Carbon-Cutting Leader Trophies for Overall Participation:
- Best Rural School – Isle La Motte Elementary
- Best City School – Northwest Primary School
- Best Bus Ridership – Concord Grade/Middle School
- Best Walkers, Bikers & Rollers – Isle La Motte Elementary
- Best Photo or Video – Frederick H Tuttle Middle School
- 2nd Highest Participation Overall – Essex Elementary School
- Leadership & Safe Routes Achievement Award – Mary Hogan School

The Eagle Times reports “Hartland Elementary School wins solar tracker” – read the story here.
Sponsors:
- AllEarth Renewables
- Free Press Media
- National Life Group
- Vermont State Employees Credit Union
- City Market
- Local Motion
- UVM Medical Center
- Vermont Principal’s Association
- Young Writers Project