Virginia Naturally Schools Application

This year’s application is available as an online form. We suggest you compose your answers to each question in a savable document and then cut and paste your answers into the online form to prevent you from losing your work.

Name of person filling out this form:*
First Last
Email address of person filling out this form:*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Principal’s name:*
First Last
Principal’s email address:*
Name of school:*
School system:*
School address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone:*
Number of teachers at your school:*
Number of students at your school:*
Is your school a Title I school?*
- Yes
- No
What VAN Recognition Year are you applying for?*
* please reference this document to ensure you are applying for the correct year.
Principal’s Letter of Recommendation:*
Please upload a Letter of Recommendation from your Principal. This document may also include any other optional supporting evidence aside from photos. PDF or Word documents accepted. (Maximum file size: 20 MB)
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Narrative One:*
Please describe the authentic hands-on, real-world learning taking place in the classroom(s) at your school. This classroom learning must emphasize environmental and/or sustainable education and includes civic engagement and/or STEM connections. Please include your successes, challenges, and what you hope to improve upon in the future.
Narrative Two:*
Please describe how your school is expanding beyond the classroom setting. This learning (often referred to as meaningful field experiences) can take place in the schoolyard, through community partners, on field trips, etc. and should connect back to what students are learning in the classroom. Please discuss your successes, challenges, and what you hope to improve upon in the future.