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LAUSD Heroes for Zero 2021/22

Winning Teams!

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Top four teams ($25,000 for a sustainability project at their schools):
  • Top Elementary School:  George De La Torre STEAM Magnet
  • Top Middle Schools:   
    • Ernest Lawrence Middle School
    • George K. Porter Middle School
  • Top High School:  Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

Three additional winning teams ($5,000 for a sustainability project at their schools):
  • Dayton Heights Elementary School
  • Hale Charter Academy STEAM Magnet
  • Point Fermin Marine Science Magnet School

District and LADWP representatives visited the “Heroes for Zero” winning schools and awarded $25,000 checks towards sustainability projects, signed by Superintendent Alberto Carvalho: George De La Torre STEAM Magnet, Ernest Lawrence Middle School, George K. Porter Middle School, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

“We are very proud of our young heroes who engaged in creating pathways for “Zero Net Energy” schools through energy-efficiency activities with their creative presentations.  
Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the 2021-22 HEROES for Zero Contest!” -  Christos Chrysiliou, Director of A/E Services, Energy and Sustainability
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Virtual Awards Ceremony on May 24, 2022

Winning Entries

George De La Torre STEAM Magnet
Top Winner:  Elementary School 
Ernest Lawrence Middle School
​Winner:  Middle School
George K. ​Porter Gifted Magnet Middle School
​Winner:  Middle School
"Thank you again for personally coming to congratulate and celebrate our Porter Energy Spies and their amazing accomplishment.  We appreciate your time and look forward to working with you on an energy savings plan for Porter Middle School to become zero net energy ready."  Lucrecia Perez - Magnet/SAS/Gate Coordinator, George K. Porter Gifted Magnet Middle School

Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Top ​Winner:  High School
"​Thank you so much for creating this competition! We had a lot of fun working on it."  Bradyn Sochiratna - Student, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

Finalist:
​Dayton Heights Elementary School
Finalist:
​Hale Charter Academy STEAM Magnet
Finalist:
Point Fermin Marine Science Magnet 



Teams accept their awards, presented by LAUSD Director of Architecture and Engineering Services, Christos Chrysiliou, and LADWP Representatives Craig Tranby, Robert Vogie, and James Tenorio.  In addition to their winnings, teams received a ceremonial check, signed by LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Blog
    • Recognition
    • Sustainability Stars Archive
  • What We're Doing
    • Program Impact
    • Energy Conservation >
      • Proposition 39
      • Solar Initiative
      • Energy Policy
    • Water Stewardship >
      • Stormwater Management
      • Water Policy
    • High Performance Schools >
      • High Performance Design Policy
    • Campus Ecology >
      • Campus Ecology Policy
      • SEEDS Program
      • Garden Resources
      • Greening Index
      • Greening Partners
    • Emerging Technologies >
      • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot
    • Education & Awareness >
      • Awareness Policy
    • Other District Initiatives >
      • Waste Reduction Policy
  • What You Can Do
    • Why Should We Care? >
      • Sustainable Actions
      • Resource Calculators
    • Greening Your Campus >
      • Getting Started
    • Greening Your Office
    • Campus Waste Reduction
    • Green Ribbon Schools
    • Heroes for Zero Contest
    • Liaisons
    • Save the Drop >
      • Save the Drop Contest
    • Student Energy Audit Training (SEAT)
    • Sustainability Calendar
  • Resources
    • Grants & Funding Opportunities
    • Challenges & Competitions
    • Curriculum, Guides & References
    • Field Trips & Outdoor Education
    • Partners
  • Contact Us