A Servant's Heart: Teaching a Heart of Giving to all Students


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Serving our community is part of our call to the Christian way of life, and Immaculate Conception's students
become involved at all grade levels. Teaching our children the value of serving others is another way of
demonstrating how we can all contribute our time and talents to those in need.

How Our Students Serve

  • Citizenship Recognition: We recognize good citizenship.  A "super citizen" is rewarded with a lunch with the Principal each report period.
  • ICS Store: Fifth grade students run a store.  All proceeds are donated to Immaculate Conception's Haiti Mission.
  • Pet Food Drive: Middle school collects pet food for the Humane Society.
  • Coat Drive: Coats collected go to Caring Choices, Safe House, and Room in the Inn Program.
  • Urban Ministries Food Drive: Each month students collect food for Urban Ministries, make holiday baskets for Immaculate Conception and Catholic Charities, and extra food is given to Loaves & Fishes.
  • Nursing Home Visits: Students participate in visits to our local nursing homes.
  • Pennies for Pasta: Students collect pennies to donate to the Leukemia Society.  The class with the most pennies enjoyed a pasta dinner at Olive Garden.
  • Jump Rope for Heart: An educational fundraiser to help save lives, teach physical fitness, and promote the value of community service.  This event shows students that they can contribute to their community's welfare.
  • Glasses for Haiti Mission: Glasses are collected and donated to Immaculate Conception's Haiti Mission.
  • Breakfast at the Day Shelter: 7th graders cook breakfast at the local day shelter for the homeless.
  • Thanksgiving Food Baskets: Thanksgiving day baskets were made for families in need.
  • Christmas Angels: In lieu of a Christmas gift exchange, 8th grade students went on a field trip to purchase gifts for needy children.
  • Shoes for Needy Families: Students collect shoes for needy families.
  • Recycling Program: The fourth grade class leads a recycling program for aluminum, paper, and card board.  All proceeds go to Immaculate Conception's Chiapas Mission.