Silver Cord Program

Perry High School is very pleased to offer students an amazing opportunity for learning, character growth, and a lasting investment in their community: Silver Cord. 

The Silver Cord is an award available to Perry High School seniors who have chosen to serve their community throughout their high school career. Students apply for the Silver Cord program as early as 9th grade or as late as the fall of their 10th grade year.  Volunteer hours can start accumulating as soon as they are approved. Students earning a Silver Cord will receive a Service Learning Credit and will be distinguished with a Silver Cord as part of their graduation ceremony attire. Students must earn 30 hours of service time during each of their 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years for a total of 90 hours.

Service Time

Service time is defined as volunteer time spent in the Perry community. Students must choose from a list of pre-approved organizations with which to volunteer. Opportunities will be available throughout the school year during which students can accumulate service hours.  Students can also obtain hours independently through one of the pre-approved organizations. Click here for a list of pre-approved organizations. 

• Students MAY NOT use hours toward the Silver Cord award which have been accumulated through/required by another activity such as National Honor Society, Student Council, Eagle Scouts, or by volunteering for a family member. 

• NO more than 30 hours can come from school sponsored activities (Big Buddy, Volunteer Day, etc.)

Logging Hours

Students will keep a log of their volunteer hours. The log will specify the date, hours, site of service, activity performed, and signature/phone number of the coordinator at the service site. The log will be turned in yearly to one of the facilitators.