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2025 California Green Achiever Selectees

The California Green Ribbon Schools (CA-GRS) recognition award honors K–12 schools, school districts, and County Offices of Education that demonstrate exemplary achievement in three key areas.

Laguna Beach Unified School District
Carbon Neutrality, Wellness, and Eco-Literacy Drive District's Mission

San Mateo County Office of Education
County Office of Education Leads Sustainability and Wellness Initiatives with Award-Winning Programs and Partnerships

Bella Mente Montessori Academy
School Leads with Garden-to-Table Education, Energy Efficiency, and Global Environmental Stewardship

McNear Elementary School
School Leads with Garden-to-Table Education, Energy Efficiency, and Global Environmental Stewardship

Saint Francis High School
Stewards of the Environment, Both Local and Global

Questions:   California Green Ribbon Schools | GREENRIBBONSCHOOLS@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-2470
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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