Western School District

          Elementary Community Service Hours

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Just a reminder that in order to receive an award, community service hours need to be recorded by each student and handed in no later than the last Friday in April.  Please note the number of hours required in order to receive an award. Remember, service hours are not mandatory.

                        Grade                          Hours                         Award 

                        K-2                                5 Hours                    Certificate
                        K-2                              10 Hours                    Certificate and “Beanie Baby”
                        3-5                               10 Hours                    Certificate
                        3-5                               15 Hours                    Certificate and “Beanie Baby”

Parents, please remember that any activity in which your child is involved in volunteer time (non-paid) qualifies toward community service hours.  This includes service activities that you do as a family or church and scouting activities in which your child gives time to others.  Examples are: visiting a nursing home, raking a neighbor’s yard, baking cookies for a shut-in or taking care of a neighbor’s pet while they are away.  Students must record the number of hours involved and also fill in all the information required on the service learning record forms. These forms can be obtained from the school secretary.   All forms must be signed by an adult who observed the activity. The completed forms should be given to the school secretary.  Hours will be recorded and at the end of the year, awards will be given to those students who have accumulated enough service hours to qualify for an award. 

You are strongly encouraged to work together with your child in doing community service.  This is a wonderful opportunity to spend “quality time” with your children showing them that in giving to others, they will find joy and fulfillment.

If you have any questions concerning community service hours or the awards, please call Carol Mohlenhoff, WSD Career Prep/Community Service Coordinator, at 841-8855.
Email - mohlenho@westernschools.org click here

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Grades Kindergarten - Second

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Grades Third - Fifth