Wellington Heights Secondary in Mount Forest has achieved platinum standing in 2022 for its initiative for going green named as an Ontario EcoSchool.
Various programs with the school include the Community Environmental Leadership Program with 24 youth leaders.
EcoSchools are based on a point system and many initiatives taken at the school has given them the platinum standing.
Other campaigns taken by the school include waste diversion, recommendations for everyday energy saving and offering courses with environmental literacy for students to learn more about the environment.