Silver Cord Award

The Silver Cord Award is a distinguished service award available to Humboldt High School students who earn at least 400 hours of community volunteer service from the start of their freshman year through May 1 of their graduating year. At the Senior Awards program in May, recipients will receive a silver cord to wear on their robes at graduating in recognition of their achievement.

View the handbook below to learn more about the guidelines for volunteering.

Purpose of this program

• To instill within students the important role that community service has in building a successful,
  growing community.
• To enhance student’s learning through direct service.
• To enable students to help others and give of themselves.
• To enhance the self-confidence of students.
• To increase citizenship skills of students.
• To offer students an opportunity to work with people of assorted ages, races, and religions.
• To foster a reaffirmation of student’s career choices.
• To assist students in developing and participating in important projects that will enhance their resumes and college applications.
• To present positive images of teenagers to the local community.