How We Give Back
At Rancho Solano, philanthropy is more than just a concept; it’s a fundamental aspect of our educational approach. Guided by the IB learner profile and our core values, we instill in our students a sense of inquiry, knowledge, and care. Through philanthropic initiatives, we nurture compassionate individuals who actively contribute to creating a better and more peaceful world. Our teaching model emphasizes the importance of building intercultural understanding and respect, fostering a community where empathy and altruism thrive. Whether it’s through service projects, fundraisers, or volunteer opportunities, our students embody the spirit of philanthropy, making a positive impact locally and globally. Together, we inspire future leaders who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.
Community Service in High School
At Rancho Solano, community service is encouraged for all high school students. Beyond giving back, service experiences help students foster compassion, develop self-awareness, build self-esteem, gain professional skills, and support academic growth.
The 11th Grade service trip provides hands-on opportunities such as working on an ecological farm, assisting at an orphanage, and supporting local schools by engaging directly with students. Afterward, students reflect on their experiences in a journal, detailing the tasks they performed, lessons learned, and the impact of the organization on the community.
Many high school clubs also focus on service. Angel Club, led by students on the Phoenix Children’s Teen Board, supports Phoenix Children’s Hospital through drives, fundraising, and other initiatives. National Honor Society hosts multiple blood drives on campus to benefit local hospitals. Each fall, all club leaders collaborate on a student-led service initiative, demonstrating the collective commitment of our students to making a positive impact.
Community Service in Middle School
- Feed My Starving Children
- Students take a field trip and volunteer to pack meals.
- Team Seas
- Students have organized fundraisers to help this ocean clean-up organization.
- Legacy Living Center
- Students spend social time with the senior residents and our choir performs for them during holiday seasons.
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Students coordinate and promote a canned food drive.
- Support our Soldiers
- Students make blankets and host a supply drive.
Community Service in Lower School
Rancho Solano focuses on character education where our students learn to be productive citizens of the world. We incorporate the Rancho Five – Respectful, Responsible, Polite, Considerate, Successful – into a curriculum that transitions outside the walls of the classroom. Community service projects form part of this educational pillar and our Diversity & Inclusion Group as well as Student Government (STUGO) actively organize and engage in fundraising and awareness-raising activities.
Rancho Solano supports and collaborates with the following organizations:
- Home Fur Good
- Students create a fun and engaging fundraising campaign.
- PV Community Food Bank
- Students coordinate and promote a food drive.
Rehema Project
Rehema Children’s Home in Kenya rescues and provides a home to children who have been orphaned, neglected, fleeing early marriage, and/or were physically abused. Since 2019, Rancho Solano Preparatory School has partnered with and supported the Rehema Children’s Home in Kenya. Working closely with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, our community has generously contributed to various initiatives. In 2020, donations facilitated the construction of a dormitory building, significantly improving living conditions. Subsequent contributions in 2021 supported education and income-generating projects. Due to COVID-19, focus shifted in 2022 and 2023 to education and health initiatives. In 2024, the focus returned on completing income-generating projects to contribute to the long-term goal of Rehema becoming self-sustaining. For 2025, the aim is to continue funding ongoing health, education, and staffing initiatives. If there are sufficient funds, an on-site trade skills training program will be established, offering the children practical education in areas such as agriculture, dressmaking, and carpentry.
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