On Thursday, October 10, while some students were busy taking the PSAT test, others were making a positive impact in the local community during Cuyahoga Heights Schools’ annual Community Impact Day. The event provided high school students an opportunity to contribute to various service
projects, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.
Students participated in a wide range of activities across multiple locations. Some groups headed outdoors, where they weeded and cleaned up Valley View Woods, painted fire hydrants in Brooklyn Heights, and assisted with maintenance tasks at the Parma Fire Station. Others stayed within the school grounds to tackle several improvement projects or spent their time creating cards for patients at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Additionally, students made pet toys and bandanas for animals at the 
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, cleaned vehicles for the Cuyahoga Heights Police Department, and organized spaces at the Cuyahoga Heights Service Department. Each project reflected the students’ dedication to helping their neighbors and enhancing the community’s well-being.
Community Impact Day is an essential tradition at Cuyahoga Heights Schools, encouraging students to connect with their community and learn the value of service. The diverse projects not only strengthened relationships between the students and local organizations but also left a lasting positive impact on the community.