Students Grow and Harvest Lettuce for School Lunches

At BBHMS, students are studying the life cycle of leafy garden vegetables from seed to table with the help of technology. Eighth-grade science classes transplanted Green Star lettuce seedlings into a brand-new Flex Farm hydroponic growing system provided by Fork Farms. Students were then able to learn about and observe the various stages of the plants as they grew. In less than a month, the fresh, healthy greens were harvested by science department teachers, members of the BBHMS Green Team, and volunteers from the BBHHS Safe Club. The tasty greens will be served for students to enjoy as a delicious part of their lunches in the cafeteria. A special thank you to all staff and students who played a role in helping to bring this unique learning experience from the classroom to the table!