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Compassion and Service Now,
World-Changing Leadership Forever

What makes a great leader? Compassion and courage, passion and integrity, humility and a heart for service, and—dare we say it?—an encouraging environment where students can practice good leadership under good mentorship.

At Holy Spirit Episcopal School, our Lower and Middle School students lead often and well. For example:

Through the Service and EdVenture Leadership Program, our Middle School students engage in volunteer activities paired with planned adventures to help deepen their understanding of the many communities that make Houston and Texas our home.
High-performing sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who also demonstrate excellent character have the option to apply for membership in the National Junior Honor Society.
Lower and Middle School students in grades 3–8 can make a difference in our school and local community by giving of their time, compassion, expertise, and energy as members of the Student Council.

In these ways and many more, our students develop the skills and mindset they need to become effective, caring leaders during their time at HSES and beyond.

Service Now, Leaders Forever

middle school community service

To develop an understanding and desire for service to the community, both local and beyond, each MS student is asked to provide Community Service hours during the school year. Fifteen hours are required for each MS student, though many students go well beyond that goal, in some cases reaching 300-400 hours in their service to the community. Several schools that Holy Spirit feeds into take an account of these hours when looking at a student’s middle school extracurricular activities during the admissions process.

Recognition is given to students who provide 15-50 hours of service. The President’s Volunteer Service Awards are given to students who complete 50-100 hours and beyond. These awards include a pin, a letter from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, and a personalized certificate of achievement.

Community Service Form