Sustainability
Rice was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation during the 2025-2026 school year! What a fantastic morning celebrating with our amazing Student Council, staff, and families as we accepted the check!
Way to go, Rice Rhinos! Let’s keep our garden growing and thriving—here’s to a greener, healthier future! 
Sustainability at Rice Elementary School
An overarching theme for our school will focus on sustainability. Rice Elementary will employ energy-saving features including an air-cooled central plant; an energy management system that allows HVAC and lighting to be controlled remotely via the internet; sky lighting in hallways to eliminate use of lights; and ground and polished concrete floors in hallways and bathrooms, which are easier and less expensive to maintain. Our outdoor learning space will provide students an opportunity to learn about gardening and engage in nutrition education programs.