Middle School Students helping weed during the Day of Giving

New Hope-Solebury Middle School students recently spent the day making a meaningfMiddle School Students helping wash a firetruck during the Day of GivingMiddle School Students helping wash the firehouse floors during the Day of GivingTravis Manion Speaker addressing the middle school studentsul impact across the community during the annual Middle School Day of Service. Throughout the event, students in grades 6–8 volunteered hundreds of hours committed to giving back to others.

The day began with an inspiring address from the Travis Manion Foundation, encouraging students to lead with character, serve others, and make a difference in their communities. The powerful message set the tone for a day centered on kindness, leadership, and community connection.

Following the kickoff, students headed out to a variety of service projects both on and off campus. Some Lions partnered with Project Linus to create no-sew blankets that will provide comfort to children in need. Others volunteered their time at the New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company and Lambertville Fire Company, learning about community service and supporting local first responders. Additional student groups assisted organizations including Fisherman's Mark and United Way of Bucks County, while others helped bring smiles and excitement to younger students by assisting with elementary field day activities and volunteering at local preschools.

Check out this full recap video here.

The annual Day of Service continues to be a powerful tradition at New Hope-Solebury, giving students the opportunity to connect classroom values with real-world action. Through every project and every act of kindness, our Middle School Lions showed that even small efforts can create a lasting impact. That's what we call Lion Pride!