On November 1st, the days of service began. The days of service are four days spread out over a month and each day is dedicated to a different grade level. During your designated day, you will hear from speakers about helping the community and then do your community service project.
The freshmen were able to choose between many different service options and were assigned one of their top three choices. As freshmen who went on the first-ever NHS service day, we can tell you about what you can expect from service day and some of the different activities.
There were a lot of great places to help out. Some students went to the Vanderbilt House and Museum, the Calverton Cemetery, District Elementary Schools, food drives, and many more. Each one of these helps the community in some way that is much appreciated. Soon the other grades (10-12) will do this same day of service.
Port Press’s very own Andrew Beitchman went to the Vanderbilt House and Museum for the Freshman Day of Service. What was expected for this service act was a bit different than what was in store for the kids there.
It was a gloomy day, so there was no outside work like they had planned for. Instead, the majority of the work was done inside the house helping decorate the Vanderbilt House for Christmas. Students helped carry boxes and helped set up Christmas trees. It was a lot of fun with friends and it was also nice to look back on the decorations once they were set up to feel like you did something for the community. The experience will be remembered for years to come.
Another member of the Port Press, Leo Asadourian, attended Norwood Elementary School for the Freshman Day of Service. What he and about 10 other students did was help the younger kids with math and writing and hang out with them during lunch and recess. The kids were very excited to be able to talk to another generation of kids that are older than them. It was a great experience for both generations of kids.
The first Northport High School Day of Service on November 1st marked the beginning of an inspiring tradition. As students like Andrew Beitchman and Leo Asadourian actively contributed to projects at the Vanderbilt House and Museum and Norwood Elementary School, respectively, it was clear that these days of service are more than just events – they are experiences that foster a sense of responsibility and create lasting memories for both the volunteers and the community they serve.
With the promise of upcoming service days for grades 10 through 12, the Northport High School Day of Service holds great potential to further unite and inspire students while also reinforcing the importance of community engagement and empathy.
