Student-Led Experiences

Allison Isbell & Margaret Paul
Dear Families,
 
At the end of yesterday’s Black History month assembly led by our Black Student Union, Onaje said to the middle schoolers seated in the front row, “It might not seem like it to you now, but in a flash you will be the leaders in the high school, and will be up here running this assembly!” It was a precious moment of connection between our middle and high school students, and it illuminated something that might just be missed because of its ubiquitiousness:

Student-led experiences are at the heart of our high school program. 

Yesterday’s assembly, providing the history and influence of black culture on American music genres, is one outstanding example of how our students are leading one another in rich and meaningful ways. But one assembly is not proof of ubitquitiousness . . . so we want to share a few others that have occurred in the past two weeks!
 

During Spirit week, a group of seniors challenged our student body to collect supplies and raise money to support the work of the Midnight Run organization. At the end of the week a group of more than 30 students assembled meals and supply bags, and then another group of students spent their Friday evening delivering these supplies to people living outside around New York City.
 
 
 
Last week in an assembly, a group of juniors shared about their work with an organization in Cambodia that helps students learn English through online partners. Information about this organization, TASSEL, can be found here: 
 

And for many weeks, a large team of students have been planning, organizing, and designing workshops for #ItHappensHere Day, an annual event where students lead students in learning about and working on issues of identity that come up in our school. #ItHappensHere Day is next Wednesday, March 4th, and we are looking forward to the product of all the time and energy your students have invested. (Click the image to read the workshop descriptions!)
 

The list could go on and on . . . this is just a small sample of the ways our high school students are engaging and taking up leadership roles. Through affinity groups, community service, Student Government, X-Block programming, athletics, theater, and beyond students can find ways to lead one another in meaningful work. If you are in conversation with your high school student about how to get more involved, don’t hesitate to reach out to your advisor with questions.
 
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