[CharterSchools] New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School Becomes the First in Community to Transition to EV School Buses

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New Orleans Charter Science & MathematicsHigh School Becomes the First in Communityto Transition to EV School Buses 
Will Electrify 100% of School Bus Fleetand Emerges as a New Leader inSustainability
 
NEW ORLEANS  -- A&S Transportation is pleased to share that its school district partner, New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School (Sci High), has been awarded $3.1 million in grant funds by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program (CSBP) to electrify their school bus fleet. With support from electric vehicle (EV) partner, Highland Electric Fleets, and A&S Transportation, the school district will electrifytheir entire nine vehicle fleet to become 100% electric.
 
This electrification effort will be Sci High’s first big-scale venture into sustainability and markstheir inauguration as a sustainability leader in their community. With this new award, A&S Transportation isalso proud to tout its own position as a sustainabilityleader not only on a national level but also locally in NOLAwhere its customer service center has taken the initiativeto outfit its entire roof with solar panels.
 
"We are excited to be among the first in our community totransition to an electrified fleet of buses,” said Monique G.Cola, Ph.D., Head of School, New Orleans Charter Science& Mathematics High School. As a STEM school, we at Sci High believe it is our responsibility to lead the effort in bringing a cleaner, GREENER option toour community. We recognize the impact that the toxic fumes of diesel fuel has on the health of our students and greater community. We see this move to EV-buses as one positive step inimproving the environment in which we live. At Sci High, we want to #bethecatalyst (our themefor the school year) for positive change in our community."
 “We are delighted to add another NOLA school district partner to our roster of successful EPAgrant recipients. These nine new EVs for Sci High will join the 32 that are currently in the worksfor Charter Schools in New Orleans from the second round of the EPA grants,” said Brian Craig,New Vehicle Director, North America, National Express. “The context of this award for Sci High isparticularly exciting because it will allow the school to electrify their entire fleet and gainrecognition as a new sustainability leader in their community. We are excited to embark on thisnew journey together with Sci High and Highland Electric Fleets to work together in creating asafer, healthier environment for our students.”  About National Express:National Express LLC (NELLC) is the North American subsidiary of Mobico Group, one of thepremier global mobility firms. We operate across 34 states and two provinces. Our organizationsshare a strong commitment to provide the highest level of safety, quality, outstanding customerservice and positive employee relations. National Express School (NEXS) operates more than15,590 school buses, serves more than 429 school districts and contracts in 30 states and twoprovinces, and transports more than 1.3 million students on a daily basis. NELLC’s headquartersis located in Lisle, Illinois. Our 290+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported byregional operations teams located throughout North America. 
About Highland Electric Fleets:
Highland Electric Fleets is the leading provider of electrification-as-a-service for school districts,governments, and fleet operators in North America. Founded in 2019, Highland offers a uniquesuite of products that make it simple and affordable to upgrade to electric fleets today. Active in30 states and Canada, Highland is responsible for the first use of electric school buses in acommercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) program and the largest electric school bus project in theUnited States to date. To learn more, visit www.highlandfleets.com.
 Contact:    Heather Harper, Sci High,  (504) 289-0499 or hharper at h2nola.net Edward Flavin, National Express LLC, (630) 297-1064email us here
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New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School (Sci High) is a top-performing, open-admission public charter school serving grades 9-12. Recognized for its industry-focused STEM curriculum, Sci High offers students a dynamic educational experience with small class sizes and a nurturing, respectful, and academically rigorous environment. Students benefit from a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, hands-on electives in digital media, robotics, and paid summer internships. Sci High is proud to offer LSU High School STEM Pathway courses in Engineering, Comparative Anatomy & Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, and Computing. Beyond academics, Sci High provides a vibrant athletics program, as well as music and dance offerings. Committed to holistic student development, the school invests in comprehensive support services, including counseling, an on-site health clinic, tutoring, enrichment programs, and student-led initiatives, ensuring every student has the resources to thrive.
 



  
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