Students are required to complete 10 hours of service during the trimester that they take Health class (usually junior or senior year). Additional hours are also required for membership in the National Honor Society, and service projects are often supported through classrooms, teams, and other school groups. All of this involvement helps develop you as a community steward and increases your appeal to NHS, scholarship boards, leadership opportunities, employers, future colleges, and more! Extensive service also makes you eligible for the President's Volunteer Service Award.

 

Friends Logo Design Contest

Friends of Different Learners is rebranding to just “Friends.” and hosting a 9th - 12th grade Friends Logo Design Contest. The contest will close on May 31st and is open to all high school students in our district. The winner will receive a $100 award and we may use their design in future print and online media!

We now represent and support the needs of a very broad and diverse group of students who may be in either Specialized Instruction and/or General Education, including the Honors and AP students. All submissions are to be sent to: FriendsBPS@outlook.com

 

 

 

 Groves Rotary International Scholarship

One scholarship award of $750 will be awarded to one student selected by the Rotary International Scholarship Committee. The award will be used by selected recipient to cover fees associated with post-secondary education. The Groves Rotary International Scholarship recognizes one graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and leadership during their four years of high school, and who has contributed to their community in a lasting and meaningful way. Eligible students must complete this application, write an essay reflecting on their service experience, submit a letter of recommendation, and document their service hours during high school. 

 

 Scholarship application materials are to be submitted to Sara Molloy in the Community Service Office each year in May.

 

Groves is pleased to be able to award an annual Groves Community Service Scholarship to one senior who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and leadership during his/her four years of high school. Funds for this scholarship are generously provided by the Groves PTA and Birmingham Community Education. One one-time scholarship award of $500 will be awarded to one student selected by the Community Service Scholarhsip Committee. The award will be used by selected recipients to cover fees associated with post-secondary education.  Eligible students must complete an application, write an essay reflecting on their service experience, submit a letter of recommendation and document their service hours during high school. Application materials will be available in the Community Service Office beginning in January each year.

 

 

Scholarship application materials are to be submitted to Sara Molloy in the Community Service Office each year in May

 

Tom Carson Award

 The Tom Carson Award is a prestigious award given to one Senior male and one Senior female at Commencement.  This award honors a young person who exemplifies the values of Tom Carson – service involvement in school and community, honesty, discipline and hard work.  Parents are encouraged to complete a nomination for their student. Nominations are due each year in April.

 

 

 Do you have formal dresses hanging in your closet? Donate them to www.rewearabledetroit.net . This charity, run by Groves Student Dani Lutz, collects formal dresses in all sizes that are in good condition and gives them away for Prom Season.  As you clean closets, remember this great charity! See their website for more information.    

 

 

The President's Volunteer Service award is given to Student and Adults with demonstrated commitment to Commuity Service and shines as an example to inspire others to engage in volunteer service. This award recognizes individuals that have achieved a certain number of hours served over a 12-month period. Any student in grades 9-12 who has made a significant impact in meeting the needs of their community by completing over 100 hours of service may apply for this award. Award recipients receive a certificate and an award pin. the Award year is April to March 31, 2020; for hours to be counted by must fall between April 1, 2019 - March 30, 2020.

Log in to: https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/

Create an account, using our unique Groves Code:  WXT-5327.  Start logging hours! 

 

Seniors will be presented with their awards at Honors Convocation; all others will give presented during the school day by Dr. Thompson.

 

 2018-2019 Recipients:

Cadden Atesian, class of 2019 - Gold Award

Mackenzie Beem, class of 2019 - Silver Award

Isabelle Havis, class of 2019 - Gold Award

Kyla Hurns, class of 2019 - Gold Award

Rhyan Hurns, class of 2019 - Gold Award

Nolan Kamoo, class of 2020 - Bronze Award

Charlise Keck, class of 2019 - Bronze Award

Tania Miller, class of 2019 - Gold Award

Halle Randolph, class of 2019- Gold Award

 Samuel Zack, class of 2019 - Gold Award