Inaugural EHS Day of Service

EHS DAY OF SERVICE 2022

Inaugural Event Creates Service Opportunity for Wider Community

At the heart of the School’s mission is to prepare students for meaningful lives in service to others. In March, we extended that mission to members of our EHS community. EHS invited students, family, faculty, and staff to participate in the inaugural EHS Day of Service at the Houston Food Bank. The four‑hour event had a great turnout, and volunteers sorted and assembled 12,500 pounds of food, totaling 10,400 meals delivered to families across Houston.

The first of its kind event was the idea of the students in the Service Achievement Program. The program requires students to lead a day of service, and they felt passionately about making it a community‑oriented event. “Making this an event that is open to parents, siblings, and teachers was their idea entirely,” says Dean of Spiritual Life Rev. Beth Holden. “It was a great event, and we had a lot of fun.”

The Student Achievement Program is an optional year‑long program designed to motivate students to participate in service projects and take on leadership roles. Seniors who complete the program are represented by a special cord worn at graduation.

We are incredibly grateful to all the students, families, faculty, and staff who came, and we hope to see you for next year’s EHS Day of Service!

Abigail Klinkerman ’22, portraying Velma Kelly, and company perform the opening “All That Jazz” in the Spring Musical “Chicago: High School Edition.”