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51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools Program

2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon School:

Bronxville Union Free School District and Putnam Valley Central School District

2025-2026 NYS GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE

Deadline is Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 3 PM EST.

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program recognizes schools taking a comprehensive approach to greening their school. A comprehensive approach incorporates environmental learning with improving environmental and health impacts.

* While the federal program has been paused, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Department of Education, would like to continue recognizing candidates making strides in the ED-GRS Pillars. *

The U.S. Department of Education selects honorees from those presented by eligible nominating authorities nationwide. Selection will be based on documentation of the applicant's exemplary achievement in all three ED-GRS Pillars:

  • Pillar I: Reduce environmental impact and costs, including waste, water, energy use and alternative transportation;
    Pillar II: Improve the health and wellness of students and staff, covering environmental health and nutrition and fitness; and
    Pillar III: Provide effective environmental and sustainability education, requiring robust environmental education that engages STEM, civic skills and green career pathways.

Timeline and FAQs

Application Process

  • There are two ways to apply for Green Ribbons School Recognition:
    1. As a single school building within a district. Use the link below to submit an on-line request form to receive the Application
    2. As a District. Use the link below for the NYS-District Application Guide. Fill out the information and email:Ìýnysgreenrib@nysed.govÌýbefore the application deadline.

​Flyers

  • See the following flyers with information about the NYS-GRS Program. Please feel free to give these flyers to colleagues or hand them out at school events!

Webinar

  • Use the link below to access an archived 1-hour webinar about the 2014 NYS GRS program application - much of the information in this webinar is still relevant to the current application process:

2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (1)Ìý51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Schools named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
    • (2)Ìý51³Ô¹ÏÍø School Districts named by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Education Department:
      • Bronxville Union Free School District, Bronxville, NY
      • Putnam Valley Central School District, Putnam Valley, NY
  • 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Highlights:

2024 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

2021 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (3) 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Schools Named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
    1. PS90 The Magnet School for Environmental Studies and Community Wellness, Brooklyn, NY
    2. Scarsdale Middle School, Scarsdale, NY
    3. New Roots Charter School, Ithaca, NY
  • Highlights from 2021 ED-GRS Honorees

2019 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (2) 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Schools Named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
    1. Sanfordville Elementary School, Warwick, NY
    2. Warwick Valley Middle School, Warwick, NY
  • Highlights from 2019 ED-GRS Honorees

2018 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (2) 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Schools Named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
    1. Park Avenue Elementary School, Warwick, NY
    2. Warwick Valley High School, Warwick, NY
  • Highlights from 2018 ED-GRS Honorees

2017 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

2016 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (1) 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State School named 2016 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
    1. Schuylerville Elementary School, Schuylerville, NY
  • Highlights from 2016 ED-GRS Honorees

2015 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

2014 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

2013 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (3) 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Schools named 2013 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
    1. Crompond School, Yorktown, NY
    2. Hubert Humphrey PS 057, Staten Island, NY
    3. Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY
  • Highlights fromÌý2013 ED-GRS Honorees

2012 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools

  • (3) 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Schools Named 2012 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
    1. Hampton Bays Middle School, Hampton Bays, NY
    2. Sleepy Hollow Middle School, Sleepy Hollow, NY
    3. Bethlehem Central Middle School, Delmar, NY
  • Highlights fromÌý2012 ED-GRS Honorees
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Questions regarding the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø State Green Ribbon Schools program can be directed to:

Kateri Sargen, PE, Mechanical Engineer

Phone: (518) 474-6385