As part of our mission statement, we say students will be wise individuals who will “impact their community for the glory of God through service, leadership, and character.” This year, we have designated a day on our school calendar during which families have the option to participate in community service. 

Wednesday, March 12 (M/W campuses)/Thursday, March 13 (T/Th campuses) have been set aside as “Community Service Day.”  This is a no school day, and no work will be assigned at home on this date. This time can be designated for service activities and projects that allow students and their families the option to experience impacting their community for the glory of God through service.

Participation in the Community Service Day is optional, but we hope it will inspire families to participate in serving our community in various ways. If you are unable to serve on the designated dates, we still want to see your family in action! Please wear your GDA Lions spirit wear and use the hashtag #GDAserve to share photos of your experience.

We will share ideas for both “serving out” in the community and some ideas for “serving in” within our school community for those who feel more comfortable with that. Feel free to get together with other GDA families in your class or grade level to serve together or find a project that works best for your family or your timeline.

Here is a brief overview of the impact of the 2024 Community Service Day. We were overjoyed to see the GDA family mobilized to serve.

• Students distributed cards and donuts to the Rogersville Police Station and fire department
• Cleaned up trash at local parks
• Prepared Golden Campus for hosting Speech and Debate Districts
• Assisted an elderly neighbor by walking dogs and tidying up their yard
• Multiple families volunteered at Dogwood Ranch
• Volunteers installed a new gate closer for the school garden
• Families made thank you cards for school support staff
• Volunteers served at Grand Oak Mission for two days
• Upper grade parents and students worked at Convoy of Hope and put together 339 packages of diapers to support 169 families in need