• Recognitions and awards

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  • We take pride in the construction and maintenance of our schools. Countless hours are spent designing, drafting, planning, building, and maintaining our schools. Occasionally, our staff's hard work and efforts are recognized by other groups and associations. We are extremely grateful for the many honors and awards our schools and school system have received.

  • Year

    Recipient

    Award Name

    Awarded From

    2016

    Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary

    National Green Ribbon Schools Recognition

    U.S. Department of Education

    2013

    Wake County Public School System

    EPA Energy Star Award(Top Performer)

    Environmental Protection Agency

    2013

    Wake County Public School System

    EPA Energy Star Award(10% Improvement)

    Environmental Protection Agency

    2011

    Rolesville High

    CEFPI-Southeast Regional Design Award "Best in Class"

    Council of Educational CEFPI Facility Planners International

    2010

    Panther Creek High

    EPAct Certification for Enhanced Energy and Power Use, courtesy of LS3P Architects

    Environmental Protection Agency

    2010

    Laurel Park Elementary

    2010 Honor Award

    American Institute of Architects - Triangle

    2009

    Sycamore Creek Elementary

    Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2009, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2009

    Laurel Park Elementary

    2009 Honor Award

    American Institute of Architects - South Atlantic Region

    2009

    Laurel Park Elementary

    2009 Merit Award

    American Institute of Architects - North Carolina

    2009

    Wake County Public School System

    District of the Year for North Carolina

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2009

    Wake County Public School System

    Finalist for National District of the Year

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2008

    Enloe High

    Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2008, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2008

    Lynn Road Elementary

    Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2008, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2008

    Randleigh Farms Site

    Merit Award "In Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement"

    American Society of Landscape Architects - North Carolina Chapter

    2008

    Brier Creek Elementary

    City of Raleigh Environmental Award for Green Design - Brier Creek Elementary and City of Raleigh Community Center

    City of Raleigh

    2008

    Wake County Public School System

    Facilities Masters Award 2007-2008 – For Excellence in School Facility Operations Program

    Association of School Business Officials International

    2008

    Wake County Public School System

    EPA/s National Leadership Award – Senior Level Commitment to Establish and Maintain a Sustainable IAQ Program

    Environmental Protection Agency

    2008

    Wake County Public School System

    Natural Resource Conservation Award

    City of Raleigh Environmental Awards

    2008

    Wake County Public School System

    District of the Year in North Carolina

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2008

    Wake County Public School System

    Finalist for National District of the Year

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2007

    Wake County Public School System

    District of the Year in North Carolina

    THE NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2007

    Wake County Public School System

    National District of the Year

    THE NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2007

    Wake County Public School System

    EPA’s Great Start Award for Commitment to Ensuring Good Indoor Air Quality by Implementing the Tools for Schools Program

    Environmental Protection Agency

    2007

    Wake County Public School System

    The School Integrated Pest Management Leadership Award

    NC State University School IPM Program

    2006

    North Garner Middle

    Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2006, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2006

    Broughton Magnet High

    Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance - Broughton High School Renovations

    City of Raleigh

    2006

    Douglas Elementary

    CEFPI - Southeast Regional Design Award - "Best Design - School Renovation or Addition"

    Council of Educational CEFPI Facility Planners International Southeast Region

    2006

    Wake County Public School System

    Finalist for National District of the Year

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2006

    Wake County Public School System

    District of the Year in North Carolina

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2006

    Wake County Public School System

    Facilities Masters Award 2005-2006 – For Excellence in School Facility Operations Program

    Association of School Business Officials International

    2005

    Wake County Public School System

    Sustainable Energy Leadership Award

    NC Energy Office Sustainable Energy Awards

    2005

    Wake County Public School System

    The School Integrated Pest Management Leadership Award

    NC State University School IPM Program

    2005

    Wake County Public School System

    District of the Year for North Carolina

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2005

    Wake County Public School System

    Finalist for National District of the Year

    The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement

    2004

    Underwood Elementary

    Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance - Additions & Renovations

    City of Raleigh

    2003

    Olds Elementary

    Named "Success Story"

    National Trust for Historic Preservation

    2003

    Moore Square Middle

    Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance

    City of Raleigh

    2003

    Moore Square Middle

    EPA National Smart Growth Achievement Award in the Public School Category

    Environmental Protection Agency

    2003

    Combs Elementary

    Architectural Portfolio & Educational Interiors Showcase 2003, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2003

    Reedy Creek Middle

    Architectural Portfolio & Educational Interiors Showcase 2003, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2003

    Moore Square Middle

    Architectural Portfolio & Educational Interiors Showcase 2003, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2003

    Middle Creek High

    Architectural Portfolio & Educational Interiors Showcase 2003, Outstanding Buildings

    American School & University Magazine

    2002

    Carnage Middle

    Educational Architecture and Design In Education

    School Planning and Management Magazine

    2002

    Centennial Middle

    Named "Exemplary Learning Environmental"

    American Institute of Architects

    2001

    Wiley Elementary

    Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance - Addition Project

    City of Raleigh

    2001

    Yates Mill Elementary

    Honor Award "In Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement"

    American Society of Landscape Architects - North Carolina Chapter

    1994

    Broughton High

    Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance - Addition Project

    City of Raleigh

    1993

    West Lake Campus

    1993 Mayor's Award for Excellence

    The Cary Chamber of Commerce

    1991

    Conn Elementary

    1991 Honor Award -Media Center Addition

    American Institute Architects, North Carolina

    1991

    Conn Elementary

    ISOSCELES Award for Excellence in Architecture

    Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Sections of American Institute of Architects, AIA, North Carolina