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Erie High School earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency 

Erie High School has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. 

"USD 101 is pleased to accept EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts,” said Principal Steve Oliver. "Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs.”

Commercial buildings that earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Erie High School improved its energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire organization and by making cost-effective improvements to its building.
“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s buildings is critical to protecting our environment, “ said Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. “From the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their buildings more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”

EPA’s ENERGY STAR energy performance scale helps organizations assess how efficiently their buildings use energy relative to similar buildings nationwide. A building that scores a 75 or higher on EPA’s 1-100 scale may be eligible for ENERGY STAR certification. Commercial buildings that can earn the ENERGY STAR include offices, bank branches, data centers, financial centers, retail stores, courthouses, hospitals, hotels, K-12 schools, medical offices, supermarkets, dormitories, houses of worship, and warehouses. 

ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the EPA. Over the past twenty years, American families and businesses have saved a total of nearly $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.7 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions with help from ENERGY STAR.

For more information about ENERGY STAR Certification for Commercial Buildings: www.energystar.gov/labeledbuilding

student engagement, academic achievement, graduation rates, and workforce preparedness, as well as a government-wide aim to increase energy independence and economic security. Schools receiving a Green Ribbon Schools award will be invited to participate in a national recognition ceremony.

First place-Dakota Hall 7th grade (In the Middle)  Second place-Kenzie Brant 4th grade (Far Right)  Third place-Kirsten Cleaver 6th grade (Far Left)

On Tuesday, January 24, Superintendent Dr. John Wyrick visited Topeka to speak in front of the House and Senate committees on innovation and project-based learning.

The Annual USD 101 Christmas Dinner was held Saturday, December 3, at Function Junction.  The following staff were recognized for years of service to the district. Those pictured are (Row1) Bob Bammann, Louise Venneman, Darlene Jeffrey, Carol Hudson (Row 2) Steve Oliver, Ron Hazen and David Garard. 

Five Years - David Garard        

Ten Years - Ron Hazen and Marlene Rettman

Fifteen Years - Darlene Jeffrey

Twenty Years - Cheryl Dalton

Twenty-Five Years - Steve Oliver and Louise Venneman

Thirty Years - Bob Bammann, Sondra Harris

Thirty-Five Years - Karen Carlson, Carol Hudson, and Rick Kiser

Also, at the Annual USD 101 Christmas Dinner the 2010 - 2011 school year retirees were honored.  In the picture are Diana Garard, Wayne Shively, and Carol Stephens.

Where to Find Winter School Closings Information

The Christmas Holiday will soon beupon us and winter weather will not be far behind.  

In the event of school cancellation or delayed start,  the school  will notify parentsthrough a phone calling system that delivers a recorded message to parentsabout changes in school schedules and school closing due to weather.  

The school district also contacts area television stations with notices asearly as possible.  Below are the television stations that USD 101 willcontact with weather related delayed starts and school cancellationinformation.  

It may be helpful to post these listings somewhere in your home for easyreference.  

News of school closing will be carried by  KOAM- Channel 7, KODE - Channel 12, and KSN- Channel 16.

In certain instances, due to road and weather conditions, bus routes will berun one or two hour later than the regular schedule.  

Classes may be shortened as a result of these delayed schedules.

The next time you are on the internet, check out www.usd101.com.  USD 101operates this website that includes information on contacting district staff,school board meetings, athletic schedules, weekly activities, lunch menus, andlinks to other important websites.  

Please contact us if there is information you would like to have us considerplacing on the district site.
Upcoming events: Dec. 20-31 Christmas Break.

Thought for the week: Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.  - H.Jackson Brown, Jr.

Dr. John Wyrick is thesuperintendent for USD 101.  His  e-mail is jwyrick@usd101.com