Volunteer Hours

Yes, students should keep track of their time spent performing community service. For the current cycle, the Service Hour Submissions Deadline is March 12, 2027.  Everything students need to formally submit their hours is now located in ScoutsCenter. 

How to Track/Submit Hours:

1. Go to the ScoutsCenter. It is also an icon in their web browser on their school laptop. 
2. Scroll down to the Extracurricular & School Life section.
3. Click on either the Service Hour Tracking Spreadsheet or the Service Hours Submission Form (students have to use their LFHS email). 

LFHS will keep track of a student’s hours for their entire high school career. It is important to record service hours because the school frequently refers to volunteer records when asked to suggest candidates for leadership seminars, conferences, scholarships, and national and local service awards. If you have questions about your specific hours, please visit Ms. Malec or Ms. Sabin in the Student Activities Offices (Upper Library) or send them an email. 

Questions?  Contact Ashleigh Malec.

Individual Volunteer Service

If you can say YES to the following questions, your volunteer service is likely to be approved:*

• Was the service done on behalf of others (not family members)?
• Was the service done to assist others and for the good of the community?
• Was this service completed voluntarily and without compensation (grade, class credit, club/sports team requirement or for pay)?
• Was this service completed beyond a club’s membership hour requirement?
• Was the service done outside the school day or during unscheduled school time?
• Is the service consistent with the Lake Forest High School’s Mission and Vision?

MISSION

To inspire the passion to learn, the insight to know oneself, and the courage to make a difference.

VISION

LFHS will be a leader in developing every student’s capacity, character and confidence to make a difference in their world.

* Please note that the National Honor Society has a different set of criteria for service hours.  These are available on the NHS application.