Welcome to the School of Environmental Studies
A thoughtful community of leaders engaging with others to create a sustainable world.
We are a District 196 magnet high school for juniors and seniors. Our students are immersed in the study of environmental topics to become eco-leaders making a sustainable impact.
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![Student in graduation cap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":1024}])
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about District 196 Graduation Ceremonies Planned for May–June
![High school student in traditional Libyan attire hosts a culture night booth with a display board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":2200}])
Two District 196 schools hosted student-led Culture Nights. Families and neighbors enjoyed global foods, saw traditional clothing, and watched dances, showing how diversity brings communities together.
![Photo of an adapted softball team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781280982/district196org/pp82a5gaevwpoombr0v2/EVHSboysvolleyball.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781280982/district196org/pp82a5gaevwpoombr0v2/EVHSboysvolleyball.png","width":476}])
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about District 196 Spring Sports Highlights
![image of mobile lunch box]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779216486/district196org/puqqi6belunnsoaabkj8/SV-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779216486/district196org/puqqi6belunnsoaabkj8/SV-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779216486/district196org/puqqi6belunnsoaabkj8/SV-2.jpg","width":640}])
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about Summer Meal Programs
![Young student hanging upside down on a rope ladder on the playground with text "Tech Free Summer. K-7 student iPads stay at school this summer"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":1080}])
District 196 elementary and middle schools will collect student iPads (Grades K-7) at the end of the school year and encourage students to enjoy a “tech-free summer.”