Community Service

    • The Primary School works to instill a sense of social and community responsibility in our students.

      The Primary School works to instill a sense of social and community responsibility in our students.

    • Every student in the Middle School is involved in some type of community service.

      Every student in the Middle School is involved in some type of community service.

    • More than 90% of our Upper School students voluntarily participate in community service projects.

      More than 90% of our Upper School students voluntarily participate in community service projects.

Throughout the year, our students make a difference for people through community service opportunities. These opportunities encourage students to think early, deeply and often about giving their time and talents to helping others. They work at food banks, send care packages to military personnel serving in the Middle East, and find ways to cheer up children in hospitals.

Students Support many groups each year including:

Area Baby Center
Bridges
CareOne
Carter House
El Centro Hispanoamericano
Eliminate Poverty Now
Family Promise - Union County
Habitat for Humanity
Hispanic Federation UNIDOS Program
Hope for Lauren Foundation
I Support the Girls
Interfaith Food Pantry
March of Dimes
Overlook Hospital
Red Cross
Set Her Free
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Summit Helping its People
The Apparent Project
Undies for Everyone
Wanaque Rehabilitation Center

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  • 7,000

    Approximate number of hours Upper School students devoted to service in 2017-2018.

No act of kindness is too small.

We do kindness acts as a class. Our class made brownies for the nurses; another class brought hot chocolate to the maintenance crew because they do so much for us. It's important to think of others whenever you can.
-Sofia, sixth grade
Kent Place School is an all-girls K through 12 independent college preparatory day school with a coeducational Preschool, located in Summit, NJ.

  • TEST WHAT'S "EXPECTED."

    That's our mantra in robotics. Try crazy things, be free with your ideas, and see what happens. If you're going to build the future, you'll need to be a pioneer. –Emma, seventh grade

  • LEAN INTO DIFFICULTY.

    When it comes to academics, it pays to challenge yourself. I'm in the Bioethics Symposium, presenting research on the ethics of genetically-enhanced intelligence. At times it's daunting—research, deadlines, time management—but it's also a whole new way of thinking. Very independent and "you-driven." –Isabella, sophomore

  • OWN YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

    It's one of the "conversation norms" we have at Kent Place, and it's always resonated with me. Everyone has a different and equally valid perspective to bring to the table—so put yourself out there. –Mary, senior

  • DON’T THINK YOU’RE GOING TO GET A LABEL.

    There are no jocks here at Kent Place, no science geeks, no theater nerds. Last month a varsity athlete went to sing at the Vatican. Everyone here has some unique quality — and they’re amazing at what they do. –Claire, senior

  • REACH BEYOND WHAT YOU THINK YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH.

    You'll face plenty of challenges, but push through them. Brilliant women use their resources: their teachers, our studios and library and, of course, each other. If you're stuck, collaboration can almost always get you across the finish line. –Suzanne Carreno-Powers, Math Teacher and STEM Coordinator

  • GET READY FOR RIGOROUS WORK.

    And multiple extracurricular activities. Busy days, and a few late nights. But through it all, don’t lose your sense of fun. –Alessandra, junior

  • MAKE CONNECTIONS.

    KPS alumnae are amazing. I met one alumna after a math and science panel who works in retail architecture. That made me think about a cool way to combine two of my interests — math and fashion. –Amber, junior

  • YOUR TIME AT KPS IS GOING TO OPEN UP OPTIONS YOU HADN'T EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT.

    And when it's time to choose, you're going to know yourself so well, you'll pick the college that's the best fit for you—academically, socially, personally. So don't get tunnel vision. This is your process. Just know that you'll be ready! –Jennifer Simpson, Director of College Advising

  • SOLVING PROBLEMS IS A JOURNEY, ENJOY THE RIDE!

    In the Middle School we do a Science Expo—either two or four people work on a science project for a couple of months and then present it to the entire class. We go into some in-depth projects and it’s incredible what we learn along the way, and how willing our teachers are to help us through the tough parts. –Toni Ann, eighth grade

  • SPEAK YOUR MIND.

    Every girl here learns from an early age how to speak up and speak to adults. You never feel silly raising your hand, and you’re given lots of opportunities to speak publicly. I’m never shy about saying what’s on my mind. –Vittoria, fourth grade

  • ETHICS WILL CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE OUTLOOK.

    Right away, we tackled questions of "right versus right." We're learning to look at every issue from both sides, which helps with everything from homework to friendships. –Elizabeth, eighth grade