Virginia Naturally Schools Application

This year’s application has been transformed into 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 of person filling out this form:*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Principal:*
First Last
Principal email address:*
Name of school:*
School System:*
School Address:*
Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
School Phone:*
School Website:
(if available and relevant)
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.
If you are applying for VAN Recognition Year 3 or more, would you like to continue to receive the pennant flags for years 3–9, 13, and 16?*
- Yes
- No
- Does Not Apply (Year 1 and 2 applicants)
Please upload a Letter of Recommendation from your Principal titled with your “School Name-Principal Letter”:*
File must less than 12 MB in size and must be saved in either PDF, DOC, or DOCX format.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Please upload a single document that contains supporting evidence for your narratives, this may include photos, letters from community partners, etc. Please title your document “School Name-Supporting Document”:*
* Submitted photos may be used on our website, please be sure you have permission to share these photos with the public.

File must less than 12 MB in size and must be saved in either PDF, DOC, or DOCX format.
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. For more information see the VAN recognition application directions.
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. For more information see the VAN recognition application directions.