WASHINGTON — At WUSA9, we believe the environment matters, and we have taken steps to identify our environmental goals as a company, including lowering our carbon footprint. We also believe it is our responsibility to pass this knowledge to future generations.
That is why we created the "Eco Challenge." WUSA9 identified four middle school classes that applied to participate in a challenge showcasing how they are working to create a greener future.
Each middle school winner will receive $5,000 from contest sponsor Washington Gas to aid in completing their project, along with free professional development and educational materials from the Smithsonian Science Education Center.
Congratulations to:
Kelly Miller Middle School: D.C.
- Teacher: Johnny Babb
- Principal: Dr. Donnell Cox
- Environmental Project: Aquaponics
Julius West Middle School: Montgomery County
- Teachers: Kescia Freeman, Kamry Symes, Scott Blume
- Principal: Craig Staton
- Environmental Project: Pollinator Garden Classroom
Riverdale Baptist School: Prince George’s County
- Teacher: Nicole Crose
- Principal: Brandon Spriggs
- Environmental Project: Hydroponic Butterfly Garden
Colin Powell Academy: Prince George’s County
- Teacher: Jonathan Hernandez
- Volunteer: Henrieta Dzurikaninova
- Principal: Nina Latimore
- Environmental Project: Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose Plastic Bottles to Build Greenhouse
The next opportunity for middle school teachers to enter their students’ project ideas will be on Dec. 1, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025, for the next Eco Challenge. Go to www.wusa9.com/EcoChallenge to enter your school’s environmental project idea.
