OUR STUDENTS’
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Framed in Blue: Lions Raise Their Voices for Child Abuse Prevention
Led by Reese Woods, the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids raised awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month through their “Pinwheels and Picture Frames” project, where 13 students contributed over 87 hours to educate 70 peers and faculty by creating symbolic art, hosting presentations, and encouraging community participation in a powerful show of advocacy and support.
Turning Pages for a Purpose: Teens Support Foster Youth Through Books
Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, in collaboration with their school’s Rho Kappa chapter, launched a Young Adult Book Drive to support often-overlooked teens in foster care by providing age-appropriate books that offer comfort, connection, and a reminder that their stories and experiences matter.
Magic in Every Hand: Warriors Spark Imagination with Wand Making
Maryam and the Jupiter High Warriors Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought the magic of Harry Potter to life at Storybook Village by guiding over 200 children through a whimsical wand-making activity that sparked imagination, encouraged self-expression, and left every young creator feeling empowered and inspired.
Be Brave, Be Bold: Broncos Empower Kids with Superhero Mask Puppets
Nathea Masse and the Palm Beach Central Broncos Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids empowered over 200 children at Storybook Village through their BRAVE-themed booth, where kids designed superhero mask puppets in a creative, hands-on activity that celebrated inner strength, self-expression, and the belief that every child has a hero within.
Coloring the Season with Kindness: Wildcats Speak Up for Foster Youth
Led by Isabella Lopez-Merlos, the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids launched the joyful "Speak Up During Spring" project, where 35 students contributed 16 hours of service to create chalk art, friendship bracelets, and April Fools’ Day cards that reached over 200 foster youth and more than 50 community members, spreading kindness, inclusion, and encouragement across Palm Beach County.
Buckets of Kindness: Sharing Positivity with Young Readers at Storybook Village
At this year’s Storybook Village, Nathalie Oquendo and the Kaiser University team partnered with STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids to share the heartwarming message of Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, teaching over 200 young readers about kindness, empathy, and emotional connection through engaging, hands-on activities that inspired both self-worth and compassion.