The U.S. Department of Education today released the names of the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country, 46 schools, six districts, and six postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. A state education official was also honored for her efforts to advance school sustainability in the state of Florida.

"I commend each school, district and institution of higher education for their efforts to create a healthy, safe and cost-efficient learning environment for students, faculty and staff," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "These schools have done innovative work to help prepare students for the challenges of the 21st Century while also teaching them how to be good stewards of the environment."

The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 25 states and the Department of Defense Department of Education Activity. The selectees include 40 public schools, including two magnet schools and two charter schools, as well as six nonpublic schools. Forty-five percent of the 2018 honorees serve a disadvantaged student body.

The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be found here. A report with highlights on the 58 honorees can be found here. More information on the federal recognition award can be found here. Resources for all schools to move toward the three Pillars can be found here.

Following is the list of 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Award, and Postsecondary Sustainability Award honorees:

Alabama

• Legacy Elementary School
  Madison, AL

• Woodland Forrest Elementary School
  Tuscaloosa, AL

• Jacksonville State University
  Jacksonville, AL

California

• Monterey Road Elementary School
  Atascadero, CA

• Top of the World Elementary School
  Laguna Beach, CA

• Maple Village Waldorf School
  Long Beach, CA

• Jack London Community Day School
  Valley Glen, CA

• Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
  Truckee, CA

Colorado

• Central High School
  Grand Junction, CO

• Mackintosh Academy
  Littleton, CO

Connecticut

• Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies Elementary Magnet School
  Danbury, CT

Delaware

• Emalea P. Warner Elementary School
  Wilmington, DE

Department of Defense Education Activity

• Spangdahlem Middle School
  Spangdahlem, Germany

Florida

• Gove Elementary School
  Belle Glade, FL

Georgia

• Charles R. Drew Charter School
  Atlanta, GA

• Godley Station K-8 School
  Savannah, GA

• Saddle Ridge Elementary Middle School
  Rock Springs, GA

• Lanier High School
  Sugar Hill, GA

• Georgia Southern University
  Statesboro, GA

Hawaii

• Honowai Elementary School
  Waipahu, HI

Illinois

• Monroe Elementary School
  Hinsdale, IL

• Southside Occupational Academy
  Chicago, IL

• Wolcott School
  Chicago, IL

• University of Illinois at Chicago
  Chicago, IL

Iowa

• St. Columbkille Elementary School
  Dubuque, IA

Kansas

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District
  Manhattan, KS

Kentucky

• Meadowthorpe Elementary School
  Lexington, KY

Maryland

• Newport Mill Middle School
  Kensington, MD

• Manchester Valley High School
  Manchester, MD

Massachusetts

• Arlington Public Schools
  Arlington, MA

• Mendon-Upton Regional School District
  Mendon, MA

Minnesota

• North Park Elementary School
  Fridley, MN

• Moreland Arts and Health Science Magnet School
  West St. Paul, MN

• River's Edge Academy School
  St. Paul, MN

• Gustavus Adolphus College
  St. Peter, MN

Missouri

• Elementary School
  Creve Coeur, MO

• Green Trails Elementary School
  Chesterfield, MO

• W.W. Keysor Elementary School
  Kirkwood, MO

• St. Louis University High School
  St. Louis, MO

Montana

• Superior School District
  Superior, MT

New Jersey

• Highland Regional High School
  Blackwood, NJ

• North Brunswick Township High School
  North Brunswick, NJ

New York

• Park Avenue Elementary School
  Warwick, NY

• Warwick Valley High School
  Warwick, NY

Ohio

• Magnificat High School
  Rocky River, OH

Pennsylvania

• Wexford Elementary School
  Wexford, PA

• Mt. Lebanon High School
  Pittsburgh, PA

Rhode Island

• Potter-Burns Elementary School
  Pawtucket, RI

• The University of Rhode Island
  Kingston, RI

Virginia

• Lanier Middle School
  Fairfax, VA

• Henry County Public Schools
  Collinsville, VA

Washington

• Broad View Elementary School
  Oak Harbor, WA

• Carnation Elementary School
  Carnation, WA

• Eatonville Elementary School
  Eatonville, WA

• Weyerhaeuser Elementary School
  Eatonville, WA

Wisconsin

• Brooklyn Elementary School
  Oregon, WI

• Oregon Middle School
  Oregon, WI

• Gateway Technical College
  Kenosha, WI