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"Community service is an opportunity for selflessness, a virtue we espouse and strive for at Northfield. It is also an opportunity for education that transpires outside the classroom, for learning the wisdom of reaching outside of yourself to those in need. We can learn a willingness both to give and to receive assistance when it's needed."
― Jim Graf, Latin Instructor and Northfield Headmaster Emeritus
In addition to the regular Work Wednesday, Northfield students participate in a special week-long community service project at the beginning and end of each academic year.
Our students have been privileged to work with such organizations as Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for the poor; Trees for Life, which aims to reduce world poverty; Salvation Army’s Camp Hiawatha, the Kansas Humane Society, and more.
Here are just a few of the many testimonials we receive from folks in the community who are often surprised by how Northfielders handle this important part of their educational experience.
from Old Cow Town Museum
“Your students were such a great help in the set-up of our Education Day event, as well as the musical life they brought to the grounds during the Education Day and Fair. As performers and interpreters, your students give our guests the possibility of being transported to the past, and we appreciate your efforts. We hope that we can consider your students as performers and interpreters for next year.”
— J. Anthony Horsch, Interpretation Coordinator
— Rick Rekoske, Special Events Coordinator
from Trees for Life
“At Trees for Life, we have an ongoing stream of youth volunteers from just about every school in the Wichita area. Northfield students stand out, not only because of their ability to perform as a team, but more particularly, they perform as a team of unique individuals. These are not ordinary people.”
— E. Marie Baker, Books for Life Coordinator
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