At Pioneer Academy, we graduate leaders of conscience who go on to become a positive force in our world. Given the importance of our mission, we leave nothing to chance.
Building a strong tradition of philanthropy makes certain that our Academy matches the aspirations and dreams of our students. Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends strengthens the Pioneer Academy of today while securing the promise of a better Pioneer Academy tomorrow.
Solar Energy
Solar is a clean, emissions-free, and renewable energy source.
We recently completed the installation of Solar Panels. The installation of panels started in the beginning of April ‘22 with the reconstruction of the roof. The panels will produce over 450,000 kwh per year free of cost energy which amounts to almost 35% of our energy needs annually. The cost of the renovation of the roof will be fully compensated by the energy the panels will produce over the upcoming years. With this project we aim to save approximately $1.1 million in utility bills over the next 20 years.
We recently completed the installation of Solar Panels. The installation of panels started in the beginning of April ‘22 with the reconstruction of the roof. The panels will produce over 450,000 kwh per year free of cost energy which amounts to almost 35% of our energy needs annually. The cost of the renovation of the roof will be fully compensated by the energy the panels will produce over the upcoming years. With this project we aim to save approximately $1.1 million in utility bills over the next 20 years.
A/C System Replacement
Pioneer Academy changed its chillers which are a very vital component of the air conditioning system. The existing ones were outdated and were more prone to breakage. We bought more energy efficient systems which will have a direct correlation to lowering the utility bills. These chillers will be fully integrated with the new Building Management Software, so that the system will run the chillers automatically whenever the cooling is needed within the facility.
New Fitness Room
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (health.gov), being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can do to improve their health – both today and in the future. Physically active children have stronger muscles and bones, higher fitness, and lower body fat. They also have a better chance of having healthier adulthood as physical activity reduces the risk for many chronic diseases. Psychological health benefits include higher levels of perceived competence, confidence, self-esteem, and improved life skills, such as goal setting, time management, and work ethic. Pioneer Academy recently renovated the fitness room for this purpose.
Restroom Renovation
At Pioneer Academy, we consider all aspects of the beautification of the school as a whole. One of the latest undertakings was the enhancement and replacements of the partitions in the middle school and high school student restrooms.
Commercial concentrated solar power plants were first developed in the 1980s. Since then, as the cost of solar electricity has fallen, grid-connected solar PV systems have grown exponentially. Millions of installations and gigawatt-scale photovoltaic power stations have been and are being built. Solar PV has rapidly become an inexpensive, low-carbon technology. Solar generates 4% of the world's electricity, compared to 1% in 2015.
- Anela K.
High School Parent
High School Parent