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!
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

  • Winter Hornet Night

    Hornet Nights are one night each season where most or all teams are playing games throughout campus on the same night.  We will have activities for the whole family and celebrate our Hornet Athletes! 

  • 8/9 Grade Transition Night

    All eighth-grade students and their families are invited to hear from Head of Upper School Trevor Worcester and Upper School faculty and administrators about life in the Upper School including how to manage the details of a smooth transition.

  • Valentine's Improv Show

    Location: MPAC Studio Theater

  • PS/LS/MS Sports Recognition Night

    Location: Athletic Center Lobby

  • Dean’s Colloquium

    Location: MPAC

    Presented by College Counseling, this event is open to
    sophomores, juniors, and their parents. The Colloquium will include a panel of college admission deans from around the country that will answer questions about the college admission process.

    The program will begin with a panel discussion. After that, our experts will each lead a session on a specific topic:
    • How to conduct your college search
    • Common mistakes in the college process
    • Building an admission class
    • How to tell your story in a college application

  • US Chamber & Sinfonia Concert

    Location: MPAC Rose Hall

  • 5th and 6th Grade Strings Concert

    Location: MPAC Dance/Choral Hall

  • SPC Winter Championships

    Dallas, TX

  • 2nd Grade Poetry Café

    Location: PS/LS Library Classroom

  • Winter Break

    School Closed
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