Lincoln Lions Give Back During Schoolwide Serve-A-Thon

Lincoln Elementary students recently held their annual Serve-a-Thon, a hands-on event inspired by their Leader in Me framework and the 8 Habits of Highly Effective People.
As a Leader in Me school, Lincoln empowers students to discover their strengths and use them to serve others. Habit 8, “Find Your Voice,” reminds students true leadership comes from using your unique talents to make a difference. In that spirit, Lincoln Lions spent the day giving back to the Warsaw community through a variety of service projects, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools.
Students painted and delivered pumpkins and gourds with personal notes to neighborhood homes, hosted a free lemonade stand, read to residents at a local nursing home and helped beautify a nearby cemetery by cleaning grounds and placing flowers on graves.
Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose stopped by to visit with third-graders at their cookie and lemonade drive-through, thanking them for their kindness and community leadership.
“We feel blessed by the ways our neighborhood pours into our school,” said Lincoln Principal Hilary Stouder. “From community helpers who teach Junior Achievement to those who visit during lunch or keep our students safe, we wanted to take this day to serve them in return. Partnerships are a two-way street, and this experience helps our students understand that leadership begins with service.”
The Serve-a-Thon also served as a fundraiser for Lincoln Elementary. Students collected pledges from family, friends and local businesses for each act of service completed. Those interested in supporting Lincoln’s efforts can still make a contribution at https://app.99pledges.com/fund/lincolnserveathon25