Five Schools in Harford County Recognized with 2026 Maryland Green School Awards
5 Harford Co. Buildings Earn 2026 Maryland Green School Awards
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Five buildings within Harford County Public Schools in Maryland have received the 2026 Maryland Green School Awards, recognizing their commitment to environmental education and sustainability. Notably, Dublin Elementary School earned this designation for the first time, while Aberdeen High School achieved its fifth award, reflecting nearly two decades of dedication to environmental stewardship.
- 01Five Harford County schools received the 2026 Maryland Green School Awards.
- 02Dublin Elementary School earned the award for the first time.
- 03Aberdeen High School achieved its fifth award, marking 18 years of participation.
- 04Schools must demonstrate efforts in sustainable practices, education, professional development, and community engagement.
- 05A total of 702 schools in Maryland hold the Maryland Green School designation.
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Five buildings within Harford County Public Schools, Maryland, have been honored with the 2026 Maryland Green School Awards by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Dublin Elementary School received the award for the first time, while other recipients include North Harford Elementary School, Edgewood High School, Bel Air Middle School, and Aberdeen High School, which has now achieved its fifth award. Schools must show measurable efforts in sustainable environmental management, integrate environmental education into their curriculum, provide professional development for staff, and engage with the community to qualify. This year, 22 HCPS schools participated in the program, contributing to a total of 702 Maryland Green Schools statewide, which represents 40% of all public schools in Maryland. HCPS Interim Superintendent Dyann Mack emphasized the importance of teaching sustainability, stating that it instills a lifelong responsibility in students to care for their environment.
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The recognition of these schools highlights the importance of environmental education and sustainability in the community, encouraging students to develop a lifelong commitment to caring for the environment.
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