Congratulations!  Jessica is being awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award!  This award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of the President of the United States to recognize the best in the American spirit and encourage all Americans to contribute to their communities through volunteer service.  

Last fall United Way of Champaign County nominated Jessica for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.  Jessica helped create a presentation to other students about volunteering.  She has also given many hours volunteering through the United Way’s middle school leaf raking program.  In addition she has been active volunteering at her former school, her neighborhood and the community.

The presentation of a certificate and a letter from the President will take place at Countryside School on Friday, March 14 at Noon.  The all–school assembly will include entertainment by Dave the Math Dog (as seen on David Letterman).