California Area school leaders accept Green Ribbon award

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Leaders from the California Area School District spent some time in the nation’s capital to accept a distinguished award that shows their dedication to education. In May, the district was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its environmental sustainability efforts.

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