LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fifteen Fayette County Public Schools campuses have been named 2026 Green School Champions for their work in sustainability literacy, environmental impact, and student and staff wellness, according to a district announcement. The district congratulated the honorees and their leaders.
Five schools earned recognition in all three categories: Arlington Elementary, led by Kristen Blaker; Beaumont Middle, led by Kyla Trahan; Bryan Station High, led by Leslie Campbell; Picadome Elementary, led by Allison George; and Rise STEM Academy, led by Kristen Witt.
Three schools were honored for sustainability literacy. They are Ashland Elementary, led by Kelsey Laborio; Cardinal Valley Elementary, led by Adonya Boyle; and Jessie Clark Middle, led by Becky Johnson.
Three additional schools were recognized for environmental impact. Bryan Station Middle, led by Mairelys Diaz Pena, was joined by Cassidy Elementary, led by Kristi Fehr, and Russell Cave Elementary, led by Melinda Caudill.
Four schools were recognized for student and staff wellness. Deep Springs Elementary was honored under Garrett Tyson and Pam Hedge. Sandersville Elementary was honored under Damon Sexton and Kristie Larison. SCAPA at Bluegrass was honored under Graeme Potterton, Ashlie Arkwright and Julie Moore. Tates Creek High was honored under Jo Geddes and Molly Mohr.
The announcement did not describe the criteria used to select the honorees or the number of schools that applied. It also did not specify what activities earned each campus its designation.
Questions about the program may be directed to Tresine Logsdon, the district’s energy and sustainability curriculum coordinator.
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