Modesto City Schools

Our Collective Purpose

To Reinforce the MCS Vision: Every student graduates with the Sustainability Skills, Knowledge, and Character Traits essential to thrive and contribute to society.

Goals:

1. To foster leadership action to support District-wide sustainability and create a sustainability culture among all stakeholders.

2. To Implement procedures and add equipment that Reduce our Environmental Impact through energy conservation, improved efficiency, and the addition of resiliency. Green Ribbon Schools (GRS) Pillar 1

3. To pursue resources and programs that improve the Health and Wellness of our schools, our students, and our staff. Green Ribbon Schools (GRS) Pillar 2

4. To provide effective Environmental Education that teaches multiple disciplines and incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), as well as civic skills and Green Career Technical Education (CTE). Green Ribbon Schools (GRS) Pillar 3

Recognition

California Green Ribbon School Award

Modesto City Schools is proud to announce its selection as a 2024 California Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Honoree. Modesto City Schools was awarded a Gold Level Award, which signifies a CA-GRS score of 75% or higher.

The California Green Ribbon School program recognizes schools and school districts across the state for environmental excellence and demonstrated achievement in the three pillars of the US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. These pillars include resource and facilities efficiency, student/staff health and wellness, and environmental and sustainability curriculum and education.

If you want to learn more about MCS's application contact Gilbert Blue Feather Rosas. To learn more about the California  Green Ribbon Schools Award check out the links below.

Ca Department of Education News Release
Ca-GRS Selectees 2024
Ca-GRS Award

Announcements

Check out your school's NEW Sustainability page!

Upcoming Events

CAELI District Webinar Series: See Dates Below - Join the California Environmental Literacy Initiative's District Innovation Hub webinar series 1/25 session featured Modesto City Schools Board Member Abel Maestas.