Student Life

Community Service

What is Service Learning, and Why Does it Matter?

Service learning is grounded in experiential education - learning by doing. Projects can be developed and adapted for students in Preschool, Lower, Middle, and Upper School.

Through service learning, students work together with their teacher to develop community projects. Afterwards, students reflect on what happened during the experience. The learning becomes meaningful, and students see how and why their education is preparing them to become involved citizens. When students serve, they learn!

JESSICA CHU

Director of Service Learning & Community Engagement

Additional Resources

Students Give Back at Every Age

Kindergarteners focus on caring for our senior citizens and supporting programs like Meals On Wheels. They may draw pictures, write cards, and collect toiletries, while actively practicing how to care for others.

Fourth graders ponder heroism in history class and write letters of gratitude to soldiers and veterans. Receiving appreciative letters in return shows them their efforts matter.

Fifth graders host a holiday bazaar where they make, market, and sell items. Proceeds support a day and after school care center for homeless children.

Juniors & Seniors explore socioeconomic class issues in modern America and simultaneously practice volunteerism in local shelters. They are able to engage in local community causes, earning service hours to augment curriculum.

Upcoming Events

9th Grade Parent Coffee with Trevor Worcester
9/30/2022 8:00 AM to 9/30/2022 9:00 AM
Location: Marshall Family Performing Arts Center Patio
Join our Head of Upper School for coffee and connection, and learn a little bit about what to expect in the US this year.
MS Night at the Varsity Football Game
9/30/2022 6:00 PM
Location: Brinkman Field & MS Basketball Slab
Activities begin at 6pm, and kick-off is at 7pm.
Join us for food trucks, bounce houses, and more!
5th Grade Parent Coffee with Susan Palmer
10/4/2022 8:00 AM to 10/4/2022 9:00 AM
Location: Founders' Place
Join our Head of Middle School for coffee and connection, and learn a little bit about what to expect in the MS this year.
School Holiday
10/5/2022
School Closed
Family Inclusion Coffee
10/6/2022 8:00 AM to 10/6/2022 10:00 AM
Location: Dining Hall
US Parent Gathering and DC Info Session
10/6/2022 6:30 PM to 10/6/2022 7:30 PM
Location: Dance/Choral Hall, Marshall Family Performing Arts Center
Fall Break
10/10/2022
School Closed
PSAT
10/12/2022
No US Classes
7th Grade Parent Coffee with Susan Palmer
10/12/2022 8:00 AM to 10/12/2022 9:00 AM
Location: Marshall Family Performing Arts Center Patio
Join our Head of Middle School for coffee and connection, and learn a little bit about what to expect in the MS this year.
MS Parents: Human Development & Sexual Health Parent Orientation
10/13/2022 6:30 PM to 10/13/2022 7:30 PM
Location: Dance Choral Hall, Marshall Family Performing Arts Center
Please join Miki Johnston for an overview of the Greenhill Middle School Human Development and Sexual Health program being taught to all middle school students this year. The meeting will be both informational and discussion-based, emphasizing the importance of parent involvement as part of the healthy human development process. Mrs. Johnston will outline the lessons being taught, present the lesson calendar, listen to feedback and answer any questions parents may have about this sensitive subject.