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Watts Savings Project
The Watts Savings Project teaches fourth- and fifth-grade students about the importance of saving energy. Students are inspired to reduce electricity consumption and tasked with creating artwork to express the importance of energy conservation. This program is open to Osceola County Public School students in OUC’s service area.
Calendar Design Project
For fourth- and fifth-grade students.
Students work with art instructors to develop positive energy conservation messages or slogans. They can then express their artistic talent by creating artwork that illustrates the message or slogan. Selected art pieces will be included in OUC’s Energy Conservation Calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about the program, please contact Community Engagement at [email protected]. Please see the project guidelines and forms documents above for complete submission deadlines, design tips and entry guidelines.
How does the calendar contest work?
Thirteen (13) pieces of artwork will be selected for the next year’s Energy Conservation calendar. One will be featured on the calendar’s cover, and the other 12 winners will represent the months of the year.
The names of the students, schools, principals and coordinating art instructors will also be published in the calendar. All selected students will receive a plaque of their winning artwork and will be formally recognized at the Watts Savings Project Awards Ceremony sponsored by OUC. All students who submit artwork will receive a certificate of participation.
Will OUC provide all art materials?
OUC will provide participants with paper (8 ½ x 11 in.). Students must use the paper provided. No additional materials will be provided. Paint, watercolors, Crayons, colored markers, or any other appropriate media are acceptable.
How many entries can be submitted to the contest?
Each school may select a maximum of six (6) entries from fourth- and fifth-grade students for the Calendar Design Project.
Where do I send my artwork?
Please send all entries to Dr. Joseph R. D’Ambrosi, Watts Savings Project, School District of Osceola County, via school courier or drop off. Participation forms must be emailed to [email protected].
How will the entries be judged?
All entries will be judged based on their originality, artistic skill, the energy conservation message/slogan created and their suitability for reproduction in the calendar. Each piece of artwork must illustrate an energy conservation message/slogan conveyed in a positive way.
Drawing a Brighter Future
2025 Watts Savings Calendar
The School District of Osceola County’s fourth- and fifth-grade students submitted 19 energy conservation-themed drawings for the 2025 Watts Savings Project Calendar Contest.
Watts Savings Project Awards Ceremony
This is the inaugural year that OUC hosts a special reception at Osceola Arts to honor the winners of the Watts Savings Project. Winning students are honored and awarded for their accomplishments. To view photos of the event, click here.