What is Silver Cord?
The Silver Cord Award is a distinguished award available to Mid-Prairie High School students who earn at least 140 hours of community service/volunteering by the Seniors last Friday before class night. Students may begin the Silver Cord Program the first day of school during their 9th grade year.
It is the intent of the Silver Cord program that hours be in direct service to others in need through local community service agencies and other outreach programs. Silver Cord hours must meet a clearly defined need for an agency, charity program, church, political agency, social service group or community event. In order for hours to be honored, the student may not receive payment or credit for their services. Services NOT recognized: music or athletic practices or manager duties, babysitting for one’s family, activities required as part of a club (FFA, FCCLA, etc.), participation in clinics or service which is part of an academic or court ordered or disciplinary requirement.
Not all hours can be from the same activity as it is expected that students will volunteer for a variety of activities. We will accept up to 10 hours from the same activity.
The expected service hour breakdown is as follows:
9th grade = 20 hours
10th grade = 40 hours
11th grade = 40 hours
12th grade = 40 hours
Hours will be prorated for those students that move into the district after the beginning of the 9th grade year. If you are a current MPHS student and are wanting to begin the program, regardless of your current year, please see the School Counselor for more details.
Those completing the requirements will receive a silver cord on Senior Class Night to wear on their robes for graduation in recognition of their achievement.
Questions? Email Mrs. Rediger at mrediger@mphawks.org
Service Opportunities
Please join your grade level google classroom. See Mrs. Rediger to receive your code.
UIHC | http://www.uihealthcare.org/otherservices.aspx?id=1953
Mercy Hospital (Iowa City) | http://www.mercyiowacity.org/volunteer-services . 319-339-3659
Ronald McDonald House / Iowa City | http://rmhc-eiwi.org/pages/how-to-help/volunteer.php
Volunteer Search for Iowa City Area | http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp?l=Iowa+City%2C+IA%2C+USA