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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 2019-2020 school year, we had 32 remarkable students who have earned the Varsity Letter in Community Service.  These students have dedicated over 5,200 hours of service to organizations, including Food Backpack for Kids, St. Anthony’s Hospital, PenMet Parks, Peninsula Youth Wrestling, and Stand Up for Peninsula Schools.  These students completed at least 100 hours (reduced from 145 hours, due to COVID-19 closures) of community service and maintained a 2.0 GPA.  Recognition packets were mailed out on June 17, 2020 and the recognition video can be viewed on Vimeo.

 

VARSITY LETTER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM 2020 - 2021

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  1. 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA at the end of 1st semester of the 20-21 school year.
  2. Complete at least 145 hours of community service between July 1, 2020 and May 30, 2021.
  3. At least 45 hours of the 145 must be completed within Pierce County. 
  4. Community service hours for lettering must be beyond class/course credit requirements.
  5. Applications must be completed by May 31, 2021.

 

COMPLETE THESE TWO STEPS:

1. TRACK YOUR HOURS

Get the 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

Complete the online Application for the Varsity Letter in Community Service no later than  
May 31, 2021.

2020 - 2021 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 10, 2021.