OXNARD — The Rio School District has been selected as a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Awardee. In addition, Rio has earned the 2024 California Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Honoree, Green Achiever designation, the state’s highest recognition for this award. These prestigious awards follow Rio’s 2023 recognition as a California Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Honoree, Silver.
The Green Ribbon Schools Awards Program celebrates the school district’s excellence in resource efficiency, health and wellness, and environmental and sustainability education. Districts applying for Green Ribbon distinction must demonstrate progress towards goals in three pillars: