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2021 National Green Ribbon Selectees

This page contains schools that were selected for 2021 national green ribbon selectees.

U.S. Department of Education Highlights from the 2021 Honorees External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF)

U.S. Department of Education Selectees from California

Los Altos High School
School Partnership with City Empowers Change

Fryberger Elementary School
Efficiency Upgrades and Student Projects Lead the Way for Environmental Change

May Ranch Elementary School
Growing School-wide Sustainability

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Resource Tracking Leads to Sustainable Action

The Nueva School
The Tale of Two Campuses

News Releases

April 22, 2021: U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Announced External link opens in new window or tab.

April 22, 2021: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2021 California Green Ribbon Schools Award Honorees

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