California Area receives Green Ribbon Schools honor

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

A Mon Valley school district has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for environmental sustainability efforts. California Area was one of three Pennsylvania honorees through the Green Ribbon Schools program. Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford and West Chester University were also selected.

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