Mar 19, 2026

GBHS issues final call for service projects and sponsors for Community Service Day

Posted Mar 19, 2026 12:00 PM
National Honor Society members represent scholarship, leadership, character, and—most importantly—service. NHS is thrilled to announce the return of GBHS Community Service Day on April 22. GBHS students will trade their textbooks for tools to say "thank you" to the community that supports their dreams in so many ways. NHS is currently seeking local businesses and non-profits to host student work groups for indoor or outdoor projects.
National Honor Society members represent scholarship, leadership, character, and—most importantly—service. NHS is thrilled to announce the return of GBHS Community Service Day on April 22. GBHS students will trade their textbooks for tools to say "thank you" to the community that supports their dreams in so many ways. NHS is currently seeking local businesses and non-profits to host student work groups for indoor or outdoor projects.

From USD 428

With the return of the Great Bend High School Community Service Day fast approaching on Wednesday, April 22, the National Honor Society (NHS) is issuing a final call for local service project requests and community sponsorships.

Bringing back the event for the first time since 2019, organizers are moving quickly to finalize logistics. NHS Sponsor Luke Maneth noted that the goal is to have all projects vetted and student teams assigned by early April to ensure a seamless experience for both students and the community.

We Need Your Projects
Whether you are a local homeowner, a small business, or a non-profit organization, GBHS students are ready to help. This year, the program is emphasizing a wide range of tasks to accommodate different student skills:

· Outdoor Beautification: Raking leaves, picking up trash, and general yard work.

· Indoor Assistance: Filing, organizing, or light cleaning.

· Special Projects: Painting, recycling support, and grounds maintenance.

"We want to provide our nearly 900 students and staff with meaningful ways to say ‘thank you’ to the community that supports our scholarships and programs," said Maneth. "From filing paperwork to beautifying storefronts, no project is too small for us to consider."

Final Call for T-Shirt Sponsors
To equip students with the necessary supplies, NHS is seeking sponsorships for Community Service Day. Businesses that contribute will have their logo featured on the back of the official Community Service Day T-shirt, which will be worn by nearly 1,000 participants across the city on April 22.

How to Participate
· Submit a Project: Complete the "Community Service Request Form" at gbhscommunityserviceday.my.canva.site/nhs/

· Sponsor the Event: Checks should be made payable to Great Bend High School (memo: National Honor Society) and mailed to: Great Bend High School, Attn: Luke Maneth, 2027 Morton St, Great Bend, KS 67530.

For more information, please contact Luke Maneth, National Honor Society Advisor and GBHS Science Teacher at luke.maneth@usd428.net or 620-793-1521.

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