Community Service

At Red Oaks, we believe that true education extends beyond the classroom. We are committed to nurturing social responsibility and global citizenship through active community engagement. In today’s world, where empathy, awareness, and collaboration are essential for positive change, we focus on teaching students how to take initiative and make a difference—from Early Childhood through Middle School. By instilling the values of philanthropy, involvement, and follow-through, we help students build a strong social conscience, empowering them to create meaningful impact and become leaders who are dedicated to improving the world around them. At Red Oaks, community service isn't just an activity—it's an essential part of growing into responsible, compassionate individuals.

Community Action

Grades 5–8

In our middle school, we believe that community involvement is an essential part of education. While adult-led community service is positive, student-led community service and service learning is empowering to young people. Service-learning is a learning experience first and a service experience second. Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning in which students use academic and civic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs. Some examples of student-initiated action through the curriculum include Model United Nations, funding for international causes connected to our community, like disaster relief and the Transcaucasian Trail, and stewardship of Speedwell Lake through our science curriculum.

Community Project

Grade 8

The 8th grade Community Project is the IB capstone project. Students use their passion and talent to benefit and serve a need in the community. They define a clear and challenging goal, write a thoughtful and detailed proposal, demonstrate communication and social skills, and present a reflection and evaluation of their project. All the faculty of our middle school is involved in supporting 8th graders in this endeavor.