Woo hoo! The fifth grade graduates throw their mortar boards and are off to the middle school!

Mrs. Andersen addresses the GHS Class of 2017.

Good Luck at State Track, Brittney!

The GHS students sent State Track Qualifiers Brittney Graham and Matt Brown off with a cheering section!

Mrs. Yowell and the students she took to Cheyenne Wells Thursday to participate in a gifted and talented workshop.

Ag teacher, Mr. Kendrick, shows young students how to candle eggs to demonstrate how the unhatched chicks have grown.

Ag teacher Mr. Kendrick and FFA member Clay Patton keep an eye on the ice cream mix.

FFA President Colton Thompson talks to elementary students as the chapter celebrates FFA Week.

Third grade students shake their bags to make ice cream as part of National FFA Week.Ag teacher, Mr. Kendrick, shows young students how to candle eggs to demonstrate how the unhatched chicks have grown.FFA President Colton Thompson talks to elementary students as the chapter celebrates FFA Week.Ag teacher Mr. Kendrick and FFA member Clay Patton keep an eye on the ice cream mix.

Austin Gardner, left, and Chance Waite qualified for State Wrestling after wins at Regionals in Holyoke.

     In today’s world recycling is very important, for both the general public and the economy. Recycling is one of the best ways for people to have a positive impact on the world, because it helps preserve the natural environment, and natural resources.  The importance of recycling is more vital now, than ever before because the amount of waste is increasing and resources are decreasing at alarming rates.

     Recycling may seem like a hassle or too much extra work, but it isn’t very complicated at all, if done properly. Many products can be recycled, including aluminum, glass, plastic, batteries, paper, cell phones, printer cartridges, metal, rubber and many others. With the right knowledge and attitude, recycling can become easy and help you make a difference.

     The best place to begin recycling is in the home. The easiest way to get into the habit of recycling is to start small. Begin with an extra trash can or other large container, and recycle all aluminum cans. It is just as simple as throwing the cans in the trash, except you are helping the environment. Most cities and towns have a place where you can take products to be recycled. Make a habit of stopping by the recycling center every two weeks, to get rid of your cans. Every few weeks add another bin or trash can to recycle something else, such as paper or plastic bottles, soon recycling will become part of your daily routine.

   Once you have become accustomed to recycling at home, bring your new found skill to school or work. Talk to a boss or teacher about setting up recycling bins for employees, costumers, teachers and students. According to National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), if every school recycled ½ of their paper, waste would be reduced by as much as 14%. Now imagine if every school, business and home recycled all of their paper.

     Recycling is important and it can help make for a better tomorrow. So take the steps to make recycling a part of your everyday life.