Thaddeus Stevens School

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Community Service

Our strong commitment to community engagement is reflected in the many opportunities for community service in which Thaddeus Stevens School students and faculty participate:

NORTHEAST KINGDOM YOUTH SHELTER WALK

The annual shelter walk benefits the local homeless youth by raising funds and awareness. There is no fundraising involved for the students or families as the School makes a donation on behalf of our community. All proceeds go to the Elm Street Shelter where adolescents receive safe care, information on life skills, and ways in which to find permanent resources.


MEET THE CANDIDATES EVENT

In election years the School invites the area senatorial candidates to a "meet the candidates" event. The students prepare and ask the first round of questions. After that, the questions are open to the public. The local press usually covers the event.


GLAAD SPIRIT DAY

Spirit Day is an international movement of solidarity for LGBT kids, teens, and young adults who have been persecuted, specifically in schools. Community members wear purple, and can take an online pledge to show their support and take a stand against bullying.

SIMPLE GIFTS COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT

In St. Johnsbury during the Victorian Holiday activities, Thaddeus Stevens School provides materials to young children to make simple gifts for the holiday season.  The tables are staffed with adults, and children move from one station to another accompanied by a Thaddeus Stevens School student and finish at the wrapping table.


TOY DRIVE

The lower elementary students organize a TSS community toy drive. Students bring in old, gently used toys, then wash, dry, and package up the toys and donate them to H.O.P.E. just prior to the holiday break.


MARTIN LUTHER KING CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

The School hosts a Candlelight Vigil on MLK Day. The public is invited to listen to speakers. Each participant lights a candle and walks a short route outside to illuminate the night. A brief moment of silence is observed and the candles are extinguished all at the same time, symbolizing the extinction of bigotry and inequality.


PEACHAM MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

Thaddeus Stevens School students prepare and host the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Peacham, which is well attended by the community.

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