Ocean City Intermediate Certified By Sustainable Jersey

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City Intermediate School achieved bronze status from Sustainable Jersey for Schools for 2019, Sustainable Jersey for Schools announced on Monday.

Each school that is certified at the bronze level must submit documentation to show it has completed a balanced portfolio of the program's sustainability actions, attaining a minimum of 150 points. Certification at the more advanced silver level requires a minimum of 350 points of sustainability actions.

“I commend the teachers, administrators, staff, parents and students for their hard work and dedication—it’s truly paying off,” Randall Solomon, executive director of Sustainable Jersey, said in a statement. “The 2019 schools that have achieved Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification are leading the way to a more sustainable New Jersey. I’ve seen time and again, when schools and our young people are given direction and support, they’re powerful catalysts for change. Becoming certified with Sustainable Jersey for Schools is a significant achievement.”

A total of 872 schools and 337 school districts are currently participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program overall. To date, 5,079 sustainability actions were completed by schools and districts participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program — from performing energy audits and boosting recycling efforts to integrating sustainability into student learning and promoting student and staff wellness.

The following Cape May County schools qualified:

• Cape May City Elementary School (silver)
• Upper Township Elementary School
• West Cape May Elementary School

Here's a full list of qualifying schools.

Correction: A previous version of the story said the Ocean City School District achieved certification.

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