New York State Green Ribbon Schools Program
2025 New York State Green Ribbon School:
Bronxville Union Free School District and Putnam Valley Central School District
2025-2026 NYS GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE
Deadline is Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 3 PM EST.
The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program recognizes schools taking a comprehensive approach to greening their school. A comprehensive approach incorporates environmental learning with improving environmental and health impacts.
* While the federal program has been paused, the New York State Department of Education, would like to continue recognizing candidates making strides in the ED-GRS Pillars. *
The U.S. Department of Education selects honorees from those presented by eligible nominating authorities nationwide. Selection will be based on documentation of the applicant's exemplary achievement in all three ED-GRS Pillars:
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Pillar I: Reduce environmental impact and costs, including waste, water, energy use and alternative transportation;
Pillar II: Improve the health and wellness of students and staff, covering environmental health and nutrition and fitness; and
Pillar III: Provide effective environmental and sustainability education, requiring robust environmental education that engages STEM, civic skills and green career pathways.
Timeline and FAQs
Application Process
- There are two ways to apply for Green Ribbons School Recognition:
- As a single school building within a district. Use the link below to submit an on-line request form to receive the Application
- As a District. Use the link below for the NYS-District Application Guide. Fill out the information and email: nysgreenrib@nysed.gov before the application deadline.
Flyers
- See the following flyers with information about the NYS-GRS Program. Please feel free to give these flyers to colleagues or hand them out at school events!
Webinar
- Use the link below to access an archived 1-hour webinar about the 2014 NYS GRS program application - much of the information in this webinar is still relevant to the current application process:
2025 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (1) New York State Schools named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
- (2) New York School Districts named by New York State Education Department:
- Bronxville Union Free School District, Bronxville, NY
- Putnam Valley Central School District, Putnam Valley, NY
- (2) New York School Districts named by New York State Education Department:
- NYSED Highlights:
2024 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (1) New York State Schools named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
- Garrison Union Free School District, Garrison, NY
- Highlights from 2024 ED-GRS Honorees
2021 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (3) New York State Schools Named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
- PS90 The Magnet School for Environmental Studies and Community Wellness, Brooklyn, NY
- Scarsdale Middle School, Scarsdale, NY
- New Roots Charter School, Ithaca, NY
- Highlights from 2021 ED-GRS Honorees
2019 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (2) New York State Schools Named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
- Sanfordville Elementary School, Warwick, NY
- Warwick Valley Middle School, Warwick, NY
- Highlights from 2019 ED-GRS Honorees
2018 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (2) New York State Schools Named to US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools:
- Park Avenue Elementary School, Warwick, NY
- Warwick Valley High School, Warwick, NY
- Highlights from 2018 ED-GRS Honorees
2017 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
2016 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (1) New York State School named 2016 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
- Schuylerville Elementary School, Schuylerville, NY
- Highlights from 2016 ED-GRS Honorees
2015 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
2014 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (1) New York State School named 2014 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
- Anne Hutchinson Elementary School, Eastchester, NY
- Highlights from 2014 ED-GRS Honorees
2013 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (3) New York State Schools named 2013 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
- Crompond School, Yorktown, NY
- Hubert Humphrey PS 057, Staten Island, NY
- Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY
- Highlights from 2013 ED-GRS Honorees
2012 New York State Green Ribbon Schools
- (3) New York State Schools Named 2012 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School:
- Hampton Bays Middle School, Hampton Bays, NY
- Sleepy Hollow Middle School, Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Bethlehem Central Middle School, Delmar, NY
- Highlights from 2012 ED-GRS Honorees
Questions regarding the New York State Green Ribbon Schools program can be directed to:
Kateri Sargen, PE, Mechanical Engineer
Phone: (518) 474-6385