The Northland Pines School District strives to have our students experience the satisfaction that comes from completing service learning in the community.  Opportunities to serve the community allows students to learn more about themselves, apply academic skills to practical problems, and develop good citizenship habits.  Students may have an opportunity to work with some of our community's skilled leaders and professionals, and also learn first-hand about some of the issues, needs, and problems of society.  Service to the community may provide an opportunity to explore a career possibility; it may enhance employability by providing work experiences as well as references.  Colleges and employers are also looking for this in their candidates.  Through service to the community, students may experience the gratification of helping others without receiving wages.

Students in Grades 7-12 are required to perform hours of community service prior to graduation - see below for hours.
• Community service hours are volunteer hours for which the student is not compensated.
• An adult supervisor on location must sign and date the verification form for the volunteer activity.
• Verification forms are available in the 7-12 guidance or main office and should be returned to the guidance office.
• Earth Day will be a 7-12 Activity in which students can receive 6 hours each year towards their hours.  
• Students can earn more hours and those will be added to their total and put on their high school transcript.
• Hours can be counted for more than one activity, including National Honor Society.  
• Hours will need to be done at the time of graduation, yearly check off is not required. 
• Students will need to complete these hours at the time of graduation.
          • Class of 2023 - 54 hours
          • Class of 2024 - 54 hours
          • Class of 2025 - 54 hours
          • Class of 2026 - 60 hours
          • Class of 2027 - 60 hours 
          • Class of 2028 - 60 hours

• If a student earns over 120 hours there will be a special notation in the graduation program.

Here is the verification form.