Midyear Requirements: Congratulations – you have officially reached the halfway point of the 2025-26 AmeriCorps service term! You received an email with key information on February 9th. Thank you to everyone who has checked off all action items- we are well on our way to 100% completion!  If you still have an outstanding item, you must complete it no later than Tuesday, March 17th. Curious to know if we've received your items? Pop into the submission tracker (click here) - checkboxes next to your name means we have your materials!

Important Financial Notice: Failure to complete required midyear action items (Midyear Evaluation and AmeriCorps-102: Student Roster Report) or outstanding beginning of year items (AmeriCorps Orientation: AC-101 & Term Start survey) by 11:59pm ET, March 17, 2026 will result in early termination/release from AmeriCorps membership per the Member Service Agreement students signed before enrolling (Step 5). Once terminated from AmeriCorps, students cannot be re-enrolled and unable to complete the service term, therefore they will not be eligible to earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award in June 2026 (maximum value $7,395). You (not your employer) will be financially responsible for the tuition balance associated with the unearned education award.

Tax Resources: Tax season is in full swing. If you used $600 or more of a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award in 2025, log into your My AmeriCorps Portal to access your 1099 tax form. You will see ‘My Tax Statements’ listed on the left hand menu. Please call the AmeriCorps Hotline at 1-800-942-2677 if you have any issues logging in. You can also locate links to more tax information on our Benefits & Resources page under Segal Education Award.*Note: The AmeriCorps national website is under construction and some links may be temporarily unavailable. 

• 1. 1. • Having trouble entering your 1099 while doing taxes? Check out these articles: Article 1  Article 2

        • The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax assistance to people with moderate to low income. Click here to read more and determine if you qualify for free tax preparation. 

Membership Reminders

• 1. 1. • AmeriCorps Signage: All members are required to post two printable signs in classrooms: 1- AmeriCorps Serves Here (please only print the state sign for which you are currently teaching) and 2- Prohibited Activities. If not already posted, be sure to click here to download signs and post in your classroom. 

        • AmeriCorps Swag: 2025-26 swag items were delivered to your listed home address in January. Each member should have received a lanyard, sweatshirt, and drink tumbler. AmeriCorps members are required to sport the “big A” while performing service, so we encourage you to at least wear your lanyard daily.  Please reach out to support@relay.edu if you have questions. 

AmeriCorps Week: Today concludes AmeriCorps Week 2026! Each year, AmeriCorps designates a week in March as an annual celebration of all the ways national service members — like YOU — give their time and energy to improve communities across the nation. This year's theme is AmeriCorps in Action: Americans Serving America. When Americans serve through AmeriCorps, everyone wins. Communities gain dedicated support for critical needs. Organizations expand their reach and impact. And those who serve discover that in changing lives, they transform their own. Thank you for your service as teachers in classrooms across the Relay nation. Check out Relay member spotlights on our website here!

AmeriCorps by the Numbers: America’s greatness comes from the extraordinary acts of ordinary citizens. From a pioneering group of 20,000 Americans who first raised their hands to serve, AmeriCorps has grown into a nationwide force for positive change. Check out these inspiring stats!

• • • • 1.3M individuals have served since 1994.

      • 1.9B hours of service completed since 1994.

      • $4.8B in education awards earned since 1994.

      • 185K current AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.

      • 30K service locations across the nation.

      • As high as $17 return on every $1 invested.

Midyear Refresher Deck: You may have already seen this helpful resource featured in a Student Hub announcement or previous newsletter. The Midyear refresher deck includes information on what you can expect for the remainder of your AmeriCorps term (see slide 4). Stay tuned for more information about End of Year action items next month.

Our American Story: The National Museum and Center officially premiered 250 & Beyond: Our American Story — A conversation about communities, service and democracy. This landmark video panel explores the heart of our democracy—from the unifying power of civic service to the enduring ideals that define our national journey. Watch the conversation here or on YouTube. There is a free engagement and discussion guide. Designed for families, schools, libraries, and communities, it provides activities and prompts to spark meaningful dialogue around our nation’s history.

In My Service Era: America’s Service Commissions wants to hear about your "service era"! We invite all currently serving AmeriCorps members and alums or those currently working in the field of national service to upload a short video or photo with written responses telling us about your service era. Submissions may be featured on ASC social media and at the 2026 National Service Training.