Eagle's Nest Christian Academy receives grant from Delmarva Power

Students and staff members of Eagle’s Nest Christian Academy in Milton were the recipients of more than $900 in grants from Delmarva Power for curriculum supplements on energy-related topics.

The utility recently awarded $9,197 in grants to 15 schools across the Delmarva Peninsula to support innovative school projects that focus on subjects such as energy conservation, renewable energy and several other topics.

Shown in back are (l-r) Delmarva Power Senior Public Affairs Manager Jim Smith, Dean of Students Ron Phillips and Director of Education Lucy Dutton.  In front are middle school teacher Shelly Stolle; sixth-grade students Josh Vonhof, Skylar Bennett, Natalie Oldham and Cody Truitt; and second-grade teacher Sue Hancock.

The grant money will be used to purchase materials, conduct special lessons and create projects that typically are not supported by school funding.