Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD)

This page contains information regarding Cabrillo USD as one of the 2024 National Green Ribbon Selectees.

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The Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) promotes environmental literacy and sustainability through strategic plans and district-wide initiatives. Teaming up with the local county office of education, CUSD actively supports teachers and staff in designing project-based learning units emphasizing environmental action and justice. To enrich the educational experience, the district has established community partnerships and is committed to providing diverse outdoor learning opportunities for each student. Gardens are integral to the schools, including notable examples like Cunha Middle School’s Little Cunha Farm and the district’s collaboration with the Health Environmental, and Agricultural Literacy Project's Intensive Garden Program 26-week course for elementary students. High school students benefit from Agriculture Career Technical Education and Future Farmers of America programs, utilizing an outdoor classroom at Half Moon Bay High School (HMBHS). Tri-bin collection systems at each school enhance waste diversion, with students educated on proper sorting. CUSD's 11-year partnership with Safe Routes to School focuses on strategic infrastructure upgrades and events promoting alternative transportation. The HMBHS Environmental Club inspired change in the district with a presentation to the school board about zero waste programs. The presentation inspired the school board to collaborate with the club to form the district's Environmental Sustainability Committee, involving students, staff, board members, and community partners in shaping the district’s ecological efforts.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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