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VARSITY LETTER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

Since 2017, Peninsula School District has honored high school students who volunteer their time and talents to uplift others in our community and region.  In the 2022-2023 school year, we had 63 remarkable students who have earned the Varsity Letter in Community Service.  These students have dedicated nearly 7,700 hours of service to organizations, including Food Backpack for Kids, Tacoma Rescue Mission, school events, and Point Defiance Zoo.  These students completed at least 100 hours of community service and maintained a 2.5 GPA or above. 
 
  • Our 2022-2023 Varsity Letter in Community Service recipients will be recognized soon in a video that will be available here.
  • Our 2021-2022 Varsity Letter in Community Service recipients are recognized in this video.

VARSITY LETTER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE 2023- 2024

Engaging in community service is a way to uplift others, the community, and oneself.  The impact on the lives of others and the community at large can be lasting.  It is also a great way to enrich your skills at relationship-building, empathy, problem-solving, and leadership.  Peninsula School District is proud to honor students who contribute to our community with the Varsity Letter in Community Service.  This opportunity is available to students going into 9th through 12th grade and can be repeated through each year of high school.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. 2.5 or greater cumulative GPA at the end of 1st semester of the 23-24 school year.
  2. Complete at least 100 hours of community service between June 15, 2023 and May 31, 2024.
  3. At least 25 hours of the 100 must be completed within Pierce County. 
  4. Service for non-profit organizations is encouraged.  However, hours spent benefiting the organization itself—such as singing choir or teaching youth group at your church or setting up an event for your own Boy Scout troop,  Organizing a food or clothing drive would count.  
  5. Community service hours for lettering must be beyond class/course credit requirements and cannot be paid.
  6. Applications must be completed by May 31, 2024.

COMPLETE THESE TWO STEPS:

1. TRACK YOUR HOURS

Get the 2023-2024 Community Service Hour Tracker here.

  • Go to File and select Make A Copy
  • Save to your Google Drive with your name
  • Share with Erin O'Neill via email at oneille@psd401.net
  • Track your hours by month; each month has its own sheet

2. APPLY FOR A LETTER

Once you have completed 100 hours or more, please complete the online Application for the Varsity Letter in Community Service. The application deadline is May 31, 2024 but you are welcome to complete it once you have completed 100 hours.

2023-2024 Application for A Varsity Letter in Community Service

RECOGNITION

Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the Varsity Letter in Community Service will be notified by June 9, 2024.  

Students who achieve the Varsity Letter in Community Service each year of high school, will receive a silver cord to wear at graduation.