Ohio Green Ribbon Schools

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognizes schools where staff, students, officials and communities have come together to produce energy efficient, sustainable and healthy school environments and to ensure the sustainability and environmental literacy of graduates.

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Applying for Green Ribbon Schools Recognition

Applying is a two-step process. The first step is to apply for consideration as a state nominee. If your school or district is selected, you will be asked to complete the second step of the process by providing additional information for the nominee package that will be forwarded to the U.S. Department of Education.

• 2023-2024 Green Ribbon Schools Application - deadline is Nov. 17, 2023

Honorees

2022 Ohio green ribbon school HONOREE

• St. Dominic School, Shaker Heights - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• St. Dominic School, Shaker Heights -  Nomination Package

2021 Ohio green ribbon school HONOREE

• Gamble Montessori High School, Cincinnati - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Gamble Montessori High School, Cincinnati - Nomination Package

2019 Ohio green ribbon school HONOREE

• Graham Local Schools, St. Paris, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Graham Local Schools, St. Paris, OH - Nomination Package

2018 Ohio green ribbon school HONOREE

• Magnificat High School, Rocky River, OH - Nomination Package

2017 OHIO GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL HONOREES

• Lakewood Academy, Lakewood, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Lakewood Academy, Lakewood, OH - Nomination Package
• 2017 Ohio Green School Awardees media release

2016 OHIO GREEN Ribbon SCHOOL HONOREES

• Urban Community School, Cleveland, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Urban Community School, Cleveland, OH - Nomination Package

2015 Ohio Green Ribbon School honorees

• Old Trail School, Bath, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Berea City School District, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Old Trail School, Bath, OH
• Berea City School District, Berea, OH 

2014 OHIO GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL HONOREES

• Milton-Union PK-12 School, West Milton, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights
• Metro Catholic School, Cleveland, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights 
• West Geauga High School, Chesterland, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights 

2013 Ohio green ribbon school honorees

• Kenston High School, Chagrin Falls, OH - U.S. Department of Education Highlights

2012 OHIO GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL HONOREES

• Loveland High School, Loveland OH - U.S. Department of Education
• North Adams Elementary, Seaman, OH - U.S. Department of Education

For more information on Green Ribbon Schools, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website.

Partners

Partnership for Ohio Green Ribbon Schools pilot program includes:

• Ohio Department of Education
• Environmental Education Council of Ohio
• Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
• Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
• Ohio Department of Health
• U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
• MAD Scientist Associates

If you have questions about the Green Schools Program, please call or email Brenda Metcalf, Environmental Education Council of Ohio, at (740) 653-2649 or director@eeco-online.org.

Last Modified: 5/17/2023 9:55:23 AM

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