Norton Elementary School Earns California Green Ribbon Award

Captain Leland F. Norton Elementary School in San Bernardino has been awarded a Silver 2024 California Green Ribbon School Award by the California Department of Education (CDE).

The award recognizes K–12 public schools that have demonstrated progress in reaching the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Pillars, which include:

• Reducing environmental impact and costs
• Improving the health and wellness of schools, students and staff
• Providing effective environmental education that incorporates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), civic skills and green career pathways

According to the CDE, Norton was honored for its sustainable landscaping, a vegetable garden that students use for taste tests and cooking to promote healthy eating and its Clean Air Program for Elementary Students, which educates students about air quality, the impact of pollution and actionable steps for environmental improvement.

Schools that earn a California Green Ribbon School Award are recognized in one of four categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Green Achiever. Green Achiever schools are nominated for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Award.