WASHINGTON — At WUSA9, we believe our environment matters and we've taken steps to identify our own environmental goals as a company, including lowering our carbon footprint.
But it's also up to us to make sure that we pass this same knowledge to future generations. That is why we have created the "EnvironmentMatters Eco Challenge." WUSA9 identified four middle school classes that applied to participate in a challenge showcasing how they are doing their part to create a green future.
Each middle school winner will receive $5,000 from contest sponsor Washington Gas to aid in completing their project and free continued professional development and educational materials from the Smithsonian Science Education Center.
Congratulations to:
Plum Point Middle School, Calvert County
Teacher: Willanette Lohr
Principal: Danielle Swann
Project: Gator Garden: A hands-on living classroom for students
Matthew Henson Middle School, Charles County
Teacher: Derrick Blackwell, Sr.
Principal: Christina Caballero
Project: Planter boxes to increase bee population and grow food for the community
Accokeek Academy, Prince George's County
Teachers: Tonya Charleston, Kendra Lewis, Kenneth Williams
Principal: Dr. Judy Adams
Project: Expanding existing living classroom/garden space
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, D.C.
Teacher: Jan Schuettoelz
Principal: Peter Meliotis
Project: Training students on how to compost to use waste products in their own school garden
The next chance to enter the Eco Challenge will be in late August. You can find more information about the contest here.
WATCH NEXT: Meet the 2023 Eco Challenge winners
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