Five schools have been recognized by the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Green Ribbon Schools program for their efforts in demonstrating sustainable and fiscally responsible practices in five key areas.
The award is given annually by the district’s Green Committee for sustainability in energy usage, gardening, recycling/waste reduction, reducing water run-off/erosion and promotion of sustainability practices.
Green Ribbon School award winners for 2014 are Parker Road, Commons School and Ferguson Middle School (platinum award), Cross Keys Middle School (gold award), Lee Hamilton (silver award).