The Arlington Public Schools have been selected as a 2018 Massachusetts Green Ribbon School. The district is being honored for leadership in reducing environmental impact and costs, improving the health and wellness of students and staff, and delivering effective environmental and sustainability education.

Congratulations to the students, staff, and administrators who make the day-to-day decisions to take action to promote a healthier environment!

Award ceremony at the State House in the Hall of Flags on May 14, 2018
From left: Superintendent Bodie, Lucas from Thompson School Green Team, Jeff Riley, MA Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Nola from Thompson School Green Team, Matthew A. Beaton, Secretary, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Emma from Thompson School Green Team,  Arlington's School Sustainability Coordinator Rachel Oliveri, Jim Peyser, Secretary, Executive Office of Education, and Arlington's Energy Manager Ken Pruitt.

State Senator Cindy Friedman attended the ceremony, pictured here with Thompson Green Team students, Arlington School Sustainability Coordinator Rachel Oliveri and Thompson Green Team parent leader Elizabeth Rocco.