La Mesa School Earns Green Ribbon Distinction

LA MESA, CA — A La Mesa school was recently recognized as a California Green Ribbon School.

St. Martin of Tours Academy at 7708 El Cajon Blvd. was among 25 schools and eight districts that earned 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools awards, the California Department of Education announced. The award recognizes schools and school districts for environmental excellence.

"Congratulations to the honorees," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said in a statement.

"California Green Ribbon Schools expertly use local approaches to tackle global issues such as sustainability and environmental literacy. Students are not only learning and practicing environmental stewardship, but also sharing those sustainable practices with their families and in their communities."

St. Martin of Tours Academy was one of two private schools in San Diego County to win the award.

These were the schools and district from the county that were recognized:

• Jefferson Elementary, Carlsbad Unified (Gold)
• Francis Parker, private school (Gold)
• St. Martin of Tours Academy, private school (Gold)
• San Diego Unified, (Silver)