Service Learning
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Connecting Learning with Purpose
At Bullis School, service learning, as an intentional approach to the pedagogy and outcomes of community service, is an integral part of our curriculum across all grade levels. Our goal is to approach civic engagement and responsibility in meaningful ways on campus and beyond. Through experiential learning, reflection, and collaboration, students grow as community contributors, caring global citizens, problem solvers, and leaders.
Service learning at Bullis reflects our core values:
- Caring – By fostering a sense of personal responsibility, empathy, and care for the community.
- Challenging – By exposing students to worlds beyond their everyday reality, we cultivate profound awareness and transform students’ worldview.
- Community – By encouraging students to foster meaningful connections, respect diverse perspectives, and cultivate curiosity about others, we build a stronger, more inclusive community within and beyond our school.
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![A Trimester of Service - Fall 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732222453/bullis/vy84wnj8zodg8vyeehbe/2024-11-21-Service_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732222453/bullis/vy84wnj8zodg8vyeehbe/2024-11-21-Service_01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732222453/bullis/vy84wnj8zodg8vyeehbe/2024-11-21-Service_01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732222453/bullis/vy84wnj8zodg8vyeehbe/2024-11-21-Service_01.jpg","width":1120}])
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Building Relationships
Meaningful service begins with building authentic relationships. We believe that lasting impact comes from understanding and connecting deeply with the people and communities we serve. Our students develop empathy and cultural awareness by working alongside diverse community partners, fostering mutual respect and trust.
Through these partnerships, students learn that service is not a one-way effort but a collaborative journey. By listening and engaging with others’ experiences, Bullis students grow into compassionate leaders who value community and recognize the power of human connection to create positive change
Comfort Cases
Bullis students support Comfort Cases through donation drives and regular visits to volunteer, sorting supplies and assembling backpacks filled with essentials for youth in foster care.
Thanksgiving Basket Drive and Pie Bake
Each November, the Bullis community comes together to bake pies and collect food for the Housing Opportunities Commission, helping local families in need enjoy a Thanksgiving filled with warmth and hope. This annual tradition reflects our commitment to kindness and the spirit of giving.
Habitat for Humanity
Before graduation, Bullis seniors dedicate a week to Habitat for Humanity trips, where they actively build and repair homes to support families in need.
A Wider Circle
Bullis students, faculty, and parents volunteer at A Wider Circle year-round, united in supporting this vital local organization’s mission to end poverty.
KEEN Prom
The KEEN Club connects Bullis students with youth who have developmental and physical disabilities for games and exercise. Since 2016, the annual KEEN Prom pairs KEEN athletes with Bullis buddies for a memorable prom experience.
Diener School Buddy Program
Lower School students visit the Diener School to build social, communication, and literacy skills, and regularly meet with Diener buddies to play and read together.
Manor Care
Students visit Manor Care residents to play bingo, make gingerbread houses, share music, celebrate holidays, and build lasting friendships.
Service Learning at Bullis provides an educational context in which we prepare students for and engage them in real-world situations. These experiences are designed to cultivate confidence, compassion, and joy. Our programs strive to inspire students to understand the lasting impact of their actions and foster civic responsibility, reflecting the vision of our Portrait of a Graduate.
Get Involved
Join the Service Learning Team
Upper School students can fulfill their required after-school activity by joining the Service Learning Team, offered during the winter and spring seasons. This team engages in daily community service projects, providing students with meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact.