Varsity Letter in Volunteer Service

PSD Students in Grades 7 to 12 have the option to receive a Varsity letter if they participate in at least 150 unpaid community service hours in our community. This is not a requirement and is different from the 20 hours of community service needed for graduation. 

Eligibility and Guidelines

• Examples of Community Service include:
  • Communities In Schools
  • March Gladness Projects
  • Hospitals
  • Non-profit Animal Services
  • Any healthcare/illness-related non-profits
  • Non-profit environmental agencies
  • Senior Centers/Assisted Living Non-Profits
  • City beautification projects
  • Museums
  • Veteran's services
  • Mission Trips

• Community service hours cannot be earned through:
  • Paid activities
  • Graded school assignments
  • Personal participation in athletics, dance and fine arts activities (e.g., band, choir, theatre)
  • Competitions or practice sessions
  • Other personal enrichment activities
     
• Students who qualify will receive the letter during your first qualifying year, and can earn a star for each additional qualifying year.
   
• Hours from previous school years cannot be carried over, but students can earn a new letter each year they meet the requirements.
   
• Verification of hours by supervisor is now required through the student's SchooLinks account.

Information for the 2025-26 School Year

• Hours must be completed within May 15, 2025 and May 13, 2026.
   
• Submission deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
• *Please note: Due to the new SchooLinks format, an essay is no longer required for Varsity Letter in Volunteer Service submissions.