Purposeful Engagement

Service and Community

Our purposeful engagement program, Masters Interested in Sharing and Helping (MISH), is the oldest program on campus and is central to the School's mission: to be a power for good in the world.

Students engaging with MISH programs explore the core tenets of service and community. Radical generosity is the foundation of the students' exploration of self and guides how they bring their talents to the table, thinking about and addressing the social problems they identify in the world around them.

All Masters students can join in MISH programs. Two upper school students per grade are elected to serve on the MISH leadership committee, and four seniors lead the team, learning to collaborate and negotiate as well as plan for executing service projects.

Programming

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Co-Curriculars

Students are introduced to the core tenets of MISH and participate in a local community service project each school term. Students may repeat this co-curricular or they may take their new skills and pitch a service project or apply to join the MISH leadership team.
Guest Speakers

At designated Morning Meetings, MISH invites guest speakers to talk about their organizations, causes or issues to help raise awareness. These speakers are connected to ongoing projects MISH leads across campus and the communities beyond Masters.
Annual Events

Events include Midnight Run, a Thanksgiving food drive and the holiday toy drive.
Grade-Level Projects

MISH grade officers develop projects for their grade, offering an opportunity for classmates to learn about and engage in community service work.