SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced last week that 25 schools and eight districts earned 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools awards. “Congratulations to this year’s honorees,” said Thurmond. “California Green Ribbon Schools expertly use local approaches to tackle global issues such as sustainability and environmental literacy. Students are not only learning and practicing environmental stewardship but also sharing those sustainable practices with their families and in their communities.”

The application process and maintenance of green schools is a huge undertaking and everyone involved is to be commended for their efforts.

TVUSD's California Green Ribbon School 2020 Awardees

▪ Margarita Middle School (Silver)

▪ Susan La Vorgna Elementary School (Silver)

▪ Ysabel Barnett Elementary School (Silver)

Local Education Agencies 2020 Award

▪ Temecula Valley Unified School District (Gold)

TVUSD has eight previous Green Ribbon schools. The addition of the 2020 schools and district award now gives TVUSD twelve Green Ribbon school honors. Margarita and Barnett are repeat honorees, having received honors in previous years.

TVUSD Twelve Green Ribbon Schools/District Honorees 2017-2020

Temecula Valley Unified School District Gold Award 2020

Susan La Vorgna Elementary Silver Award 2020

Ysabel Barnett Elementary School Silver Award 2018; Silver Award 2020

Margarita Middle School Bronze Award 2019; Silver Award 2020

Temecula Valley High School Bronze Award 2019

Crowne Hill Elementary School Bronze Award 2019

Red Hawk Elementary School Bronze Award 2019

Rancho Vista High School Gold Award 2018

Paloma Elementary School Silver Award 2018

Great Oak High School Silver Award 2017