Service Learning Days (grades 6-8)

Service Learning Days give middle school students the opportunity to learn through meaningful action in their community. These opportunities include hands-on service allowing students to make a difference while learning why their impact matters. Lunch and transportation from the Mahtomedi District Education Center to our destination and back is provided.

Friday, November 6th - 

Students will visit Encore Assisted Living and Memory Care in a hands-on, intergenerational experience centered around connection, creativity, and kindness. By combining direct interaction with continued service work, this experience helps students understand how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in their community.

The day will begin with a visit to Encore, where students will paint pumpkins with the residents! After painting, everyone will gather to enjoy a seasonal fall treat, giving students and residents additional time to connect and build community.

Following the visit, students will return to the District Education Center to enjoy lunch. Then we will transition into a service project of assembling senior care kits. Working collaboratively, we will pack items such as comfort supplies, handwritten notes, treats, and small gifts intended to brighten the day of seniors in our community.