By graduation, each Upper School student must accrue a minimum of 90 hours of community service. However, at Trinity, serving others extends beyond a graduation requirement, it is a core value that reflects our mission to enrich the mind, strengthen the body, enliven the soul, and inspire servant leadership. Through their service, our students cultivate compassion, develop leadership skills, and create lasting relationships within Midland.

Each grade level in the Upper School partners with a community organization allowing for meaningful, hands-on structured projects completed on campus during advisory or club time.

Still, Upper School students are encouraged to take a self-directed approach by choosing where and how to serve in order to fulfill their service requirement. Our students have volunteered with numerous organizations including Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, Midland Community Theatre, Meals on Wheels, Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland Teen Court, COM Aquatics, Bush Center Tennis Camps, West Texas Food Bank, Empty Bowls Club, Hope Invasion, High Sky Children's Ranch, We Are the World Day Camp, and the Yucca Theatre, among others.

Our students have truly made a remarkable difference. So far this year, they have contributed a total of 9,826 hours of community service:

Senior Madison Brooks shares her approach to community service, stating, "I've volunteered with various organizations to help make a positive difference in my community. One valuable piece of advice I received through Girl Scouts is the importance of building lasting relationships with these organizations. Rather than volunteering just once, I've made an effort to consistently support a few groups over time, deepening my connection with them through repeated involvement. I enjoy discovering organizations that align with my passions and finding ways to contribute meaningfully to their success. By choosing groups focused on issues I genuinely care about, I'm motivated to stay engaged and informed about their ongoing projects."

Senior Lucas Kim also reflects on his volunteer experience: "When I realized that Trinity requires community service, I saw an opportunity to help the members of my small but almost family-like congregation. Starting my freshman year, I began serving as my church's technician, controlling music and slides during services, which I still do after three years. I also started leading our church's vacation Bible study program during summers and continue running Sunday school weekly. What started as a requirement quickly became a significant part of my life. I'm grateful to give back to the community that has supported me through my successes and challenges."

Our students consistently demonstrate passion and commitment. Junior Hazel Wallace shares her own experience: “I’ve spent the last four years constantly volunteering to teach classes and camps at MCT (Midland Community Theatre) because I took those classes and went to those camps when I was in elementary school and they were what got me into theatre in the first place. Theatre is my greatest passion and something I hope to continue with for the rest of my life, so getting to teach other kids and watch them learn the same love for this art that I learned at their age has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my theatre career so far. It’s shown me what I want to do professionally and taught me that you’re never too young to find what you love!”

According to Mobile Serve, the app used to track and verify volunteer work, the Class of 2025 has contributed service valued at $134,370, a testament to their deep commitment to giving back. While 90 hours of service are required, many of our graduates exceed this requirement.

Our students continue to inspire with their dedication to serve and the positive impact they make in the Permian Basin and beyond. Thank you to all who encourage and support their efforts.