Idle-Free Schools
Many schools across our Front Range Nonattainment area have already turned their Engines Off. Your school could be next!
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Please read below to see what great ideas schools have come up to help protect children's health and support cleaner air.
Lincoln Elementary
Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program in the spring of 2024
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Sent out weekly newsletters with anti-idling facts
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Created social media posts
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Reached out to teachers, staff, parents/guardians and community members via email
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Students participated in anti-idling observations
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Students took home pledges to encourage their parents/guardians to be idle-free
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Held Earth Day assembly which included a sign design competition
Park Hill Elementary
Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program in the spring of 2024
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​Sent out multiple forms of communication using emails, social media, newsletters, and informational flyers to engage teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and the community
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Held a tabling event in partnership with the RAQC in March of 2024, which included facts about idling
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Students participated in sign design and selected signs were placed near pick-up/drop-off lines
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The campaign was highlighted in the Greater Park Hill news
Isabella Bird Community School
Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program from fall 2024 to spring 2025
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Parent volunteers and RAQC staff conducted anti-idling observations before and after the program
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Placed official anti-idling signs throughout all parking lots on school grounds near pick-up and drop-off lines
Lumberg Elementary
Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program in the fall of 2024.
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Created anti-idling message that was communicated with teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and the community
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Placed official anti-idling signs around school property near pick-up and drop-off lanes.
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program from fall 2024 to spring 2025.
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Collected anti-idling observations before the start of the program
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Sent out messages through email and newsletters to teachers, parents/guardians, and the community members about the schools anti-idling policy
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Once the program was complete, official anti-idling signs were placed near pick-up and drop-off lines on the school's property
Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program in the spring 2025.
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Collected anti-idling observations before the start of the program
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Sent out messages through email and newsletters to teachers, parents/guardians, and the community members about the schools anti-idling policy
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Once the program was complete, official anti-idling signs were placed near pick-up and drop-off lines on the school's property
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They will be completing post program anti-idling observations in spring of 2026.
Green Gables Elementary
