Community Service Opportunities

Ohatchee High School's Community Service opportunity challenges students to expand their definition of “community” to involve a larger portion of their world than just their school or their family. Additionally, it helps students realize that their contribution can make a difference, while also fostering a habit of service. Through Community Service, students also have the opportunity to pursue their interests, meet potential mentors, and develop skills and contacts that will help them well into the future. Students may be informed of both school and community related opportunities as the year progresses. 

Students who have completed any service need to complete the  Community Service Form and then place form in Mrs. Craig's "Community Service" Box outside of her office. DO NOT EMAIL FORM!

If you have questions about any activity, please reach out to Jennifer Craig prior to starting that activity at jcraig.oh@ccboe.us

Community Service Overview

As of the 2022-2023 school year, our students are encouraged to complete a minimum of number of hours of community service, as follows:

• Current 12th Grade (class of 2023) -  10 hours over this school year

• Current 11th Grade (class of 2024) -  20 hours over the next 2 years

• Current 10th Grade (class of 2025) -  30 hours over the next 3 years

• Current 9th Grade (class of 2026) -    40 hours over the next 4 years

• Current 8th Grade (class of 2027) -    50 hours over the next 5 years

• Current 7th Grade (class of 2028) -    60 hours over the next 6 years

If students complete the listed number of hours by graduation, they will be eligible to purchase a cord representing their community service hours.

We encourage students to work towards their Community Service requirements during the summer or over vacations and holidays. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. The entire requirement could be completed in a condensed period of time or over multiple dates.  For instance, students going on a service trip or volunteering for an organized event, like a cancer walk, might fulfill most of their annual hours during the same trip or event.

To learn more see the Community Service Handbook