Gulf Shores City Schools has a green thumb and now a green ribbon.
The city school district announced Monday it was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Alabama Green Ribbon Schools Award. The …
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Gulf Shores City Schools has a green thumb and now a green ribbon.
The city school district announced Monday it was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Alabama Green Ribbon Schools Award. The award recognizes schools that nurture and promote environmental sustainability education and practices.
GSCS is the only district to receive this award across the state and is now nominated to receive the national Green Ribbon School award from the U.S. Department of Education which will be awarded this summer.
According to a news release, Alabama Green Ribbon Schools recognizes schools, districts and higher education institutions that nurture and promote environmental, health, and sustainability education and practices. This includes demonstrating responsible stewardship of Alabama’s natural resources, promoting the safety and wellness of children and adults and encouraging an appreciation of Alabama’s rich natural heritage. The award focuses on:
“Being acknowledged as a Green Ribbon School is a testament to out district’s commitment to our core values and providing a learning atmosphere that is innovative and environmentally friendly,” said Gulf Shores City Schools Superintendent Matt Akin.
From its inception, the district established a set of core values that correlate with the standards of Alabama Green Ribbon Schools "to provide engaging learning environments, rigorous academics and to incorporate unique resources of our community to empower all students to achieve success."
“The district’s core values will shape the future of our environment, our commitment to innovation and our local community for generations to come,” according to a statement from a news release.
Notable environmental sustainability education projects:
The Alabama State Board of Education will recognize GSCS as a recipient of the award on May 11 in Montgomery.