Classrooms

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District has an expansive public outreach program. Clean Air Classrooms is our education effort for K-12 students. The program includes an annual Clean Air Art/Calendar Contest in addition to classroom visits and presentations. Air Quality educational resources for teachers are available below. To request a class presentation or District participation in a school event, contact Brielle Jamros at BJamros@ysaqmd.org or (530) 757-3650.

2026 Clean Air Art Contest

Theme: Heroes for Clean Air

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District invites students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in the 2026 Clean Air Art Contest!

This year’s theme, “Heroes for Clean Air,” encourages students to showcase how they can help improve air quality in their communities. Whether it’s riding a bike, planting trees, or reducing pollution, we want to see your creative ideas brought to life.

The contest will recognize 12 winners. Air District staff will select first-, second-, and third-place winners in each of the following grade categories: TK–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards ($30 for first place and $25 for second and third place) and will have their artwork featured on stickers and other materials distributed throughout the community. Students must attend schools within District boundaries, which include all of Yolo County and the northeastern portion of Solano County, including Dixon, Rio Vista, and Vacaville. Artwork must be submitted on 8.5” x 11” paper. Entries, along with completed digital entry forms, may be submitted online or delivered in person to the District office at 1947 Galileo Court, Suite 103, Davis, CA 95618. All entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 8, 2026.

How to Enter

Create artwork on 8.5” x 11” paper
Submit with a completed digital entry form – English or Spanish
Enter online or drop off at:
1947 Galileo Court, Suite 103, Davis, CA
Deadline: 4 p.m. on May 8, 2026

Clean Air Art Contest Entry Form – English

Clean Air Art Contest Entry Form – Spanish

Classroom presentation always available upon request! Email Brielle Jamros at BJamros@ysaqmd.org

2025 Clean Air Art Contest

The 2025 Clean Air Art Contest winners are listed below.

Place	Student	Grade	School
1st	Amara G.	3rd	Patwin Elementary
1st	Lucia M.	3rd	Shirley Rominger Intermediate
1st	Zack H.	4th	Dixon Montessori Charter
1st	Elizabeth C.	7th	Francis Harper Junior High
2nd	Elena R.	2nd	Orchard Elementary
2nd	Colette T.	3rd	Cesar Chavez Elementary
2nd	Yovanni V.	5th	Shirley Rominger Intermediate
2nd	Vom I.	6th	Willett Elementary
3rd	Cameron L.	2nd	Korematsu Elementary
3rd	Emery C.	5th	Korematsu Elementary
3rd	Elise H.	3rd	Birch Lane Elementary
3rd	Lilah C.	6th	Willett Elementary

Teacher Resources

Lesson Plans

The EEI has lesson plans, teaching units, and other resources that help blend the environment into the teaching of the traditional academic subjects of science, history, and English language arts. https://www.californiaeei.org/

US EPA, Environmental Education – https://www.epa.gov/education

US EPA, Learning and Teaching About the Environment – https://www.epa.gov/students

US EPA, Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Environmental Resources for Educators – https://www.epa.gov/students/lesson-plans-teacher-guides-and-online-environmental-resources-educators