AGCS Making a Difference
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."
- Coretta Scott King
At AGCS, we strive to lead by example in getting involved and giving back to our amazing community. Our students are growing up to be strong community citizens who demonstrate our P.A.C.K. values. We're incredibly proud of our students when they take initiative – organizing food and clothing drives, volunteering, and fundraising for charities. This page is a place to celebrate how we're effecting change and making our world a better place.
AGCS Making a Difference
![Children making valentines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741098959/agcharterorg/xj8tyk2wnit5vfnrc5t7/LionsCubPack.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741098959/agcharterorg/xj8tyk2wnit5vfnrc5t7/LionsCubPack.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741098959/agcharterorg/xj8tyk2wnit5vfnrc5t7/LionsCubPack.jpg","width":800}])
Our newly formed Lions Cub Pack made Valentine's Day cards and crafts to brighten seniors' day.
![Upper School Makes Unique Gift for Harrison House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741098741/agcharterorg/ds8ijrm5ryb9bpys8fy6/Hearts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741098741/agcharterorg/ds8ijrm5ryb9bpys8fy6/Hearts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741098741/agcharterorg/ds8ijrm5ryb9bpys8fy6/Hearts.jpg","width":800}])
Our 7th-12th grade students made conversation starter hearts wall hangings for local seniors.
![High School Leo Club Makes Items for Habitat For Humanity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741098621/agcharterorg/k3ikoovtlzyzsocypg4n/HabitatforHumanityHooksToolboxes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741098621/agcharterorg/k3ikoovtlzyzsocypg4n/HabitatforHumanityHooksToolboxes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741098621/agcharterorg/k3ikoovtlzyzsocypg4n/HabitatforHumanityHooksToolboxes.jpg","width":800}])
Our Facilities staff partnered with our HS Leo Club to make coat hooks and tool boxes.
![Two students holding up handmade Valentines for local seniors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741098414/agcharterorg/invipftnmecy3w3owjd1/K-3Valentines.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741098414/agcharterorg/invipftnmecy3w3owjd1/K-3Valentines.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741098414/agcharterorg/invipftnmecy3w3owjd1/K-3Valentines.jpg","width":800}])
Our ELC students created heartfelt valentines to be delivered to nursing homes throughout our community.
- MaD
![Students and Luther House residents playing a game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741097921/agcharterorg/kulpzcc7axy8tmalzkt7/LeoLutherHouse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741097921/agcharterorg/kulpzcc7axy8tmalzkt7/LeoLutherHouse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741097921/agcharterorg/kulpzcc7axy8tmalzkt7/LeoLutherHouse.jpg","width":800}])
Residents of the Luther House enjoyed games, prizes, and food prepared by our HS Leo Club.
![AGCS Students Make an Impact - holiday giving tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741097714/agcharterorg/oijwbshjai9cd1m8nvd3/GivingTree.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741097714/agcharterorg/oijwbshjai9cd1m8nvd3/GivingTree.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741097714/agcharterorg/oijwbshjai9cd1m8nvd3/GivingTree.jpg","width":800}])
Our AGCS Staff and Students banded together to provide holiday gifts for 19 families.
![Nicholas - third grade AGCS Student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741098273/agcharterorg/nzg39bwljm5sssryeuat/Nicholas.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741098273/agcharterorg/nzg39bwljm5sssryeuat/Nicholas.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741098273/agcharterorg/nzg39bwljm5sssryeuat/Nicholas.jpg","width":800}])
Nicholas was willing to help his cousin without hesitation, no matter the cost to himself.
- MaD
![AGCS Dancers Entertain Preschool Children]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741097270/agcharterorg/urhgaps9bcztmkwfec6w/DancersatPreschool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741097270/agcharterorg/urhgaps9bcztmkwfec6w/DancersatPreschool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741097270/agcharterorg/urhgaps9bcztmkwfec6w/DancersatPreschool.jpg","width":800}])
Our dancers traveled to The Cornerston Preschool for a special holiday performance.
- MaD
![Leo Club students with Preston & Steve at Camp Out for Hunger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741097100/agcharterorg/k5kbboglmzkiqfncukqg/PrestonandSteveCansLeoClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741097100/agcharterorg/k5kbboglmzkiqfncukqg/PrestonandSteveCansLeoClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741097100/agcharterorg/k5kbboglmzkiqfncukqg/PrestonandSteveCansLeoClub.jpg","width":800}])
Our High School students participated in The Preston & Steve Show's Camp Out for Hunger, raising food donations for Philabundance.
- MaD
![Meet the kittens with pictures of the six kittens rescued]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741096889/agcharterorg/fjegvjzjljdlgjetkbdl/Kittens.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741096889/agcharterorg/fjegvjzjljdlgjetkbdl/Kittens.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741096889/agcharterorg/fjegvjzjljdlgjetkbdl/Kittens.jpg","width":800}])
These sweet little furballs were cared for and moved to rescues to be adopted.
- MaD
![Veterans Day Honoring all who served with childrens holding patriotic thank you signs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741096674/agcharterorg/sckbna4odsspmy5iyakd/VeteransDayThanks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741096674/agcharterorg/sckbna4odsspmy5iyakd/VeteransDayThanks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741096674/agcharterorg/sckbna4odsspmy5iyakd/VeteransDayThanks.jpg","width":800}])
We welcomed over 80 Veterans, who were honored and thanked by students and staff.
![Kennedy and Dominick with their appreciation baskets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741096341/agcharterorg/nlb29etdj0vxce2ay3z5/ActsofKindnessKennedyandDominick.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741096341/agcharterorg/nlb29etdj0vxce2ay3z5/ActsofKindnessKennedyandDominick.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741096341/agcharterorg/nlb29etdj0vxce2ay3z5/ActsofKindnessKennedyandDominick.jpg","width":800}])
Kennedy ad Dominick chose to make these baskets as part of our Raise Craze event - spreading kindness.
- MaD
![SHE Club Girl holding a bracelet that says Girl Power]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741096016/agcharterorg/zueh8hq72vrujzshgw1h/SHEClubBracelets.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741096016/agcharterorg/zueh8hq72vrujzshgw1h/SHEClubBracelets.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741096016/agcharterorg/zueh8hq72vrujzshgw1h/SHEClubBracelets.jpg","width":800}])
The club is Making an Impact by raising funds to benefit a local women's shelter.
- MaD
![Nathan McKarraher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724938885/agcharterorg/yga6ntcqbxcut08zyd6q/McCarraherCapstonePSU.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724938885/agcharterorg/yga6ntcqbxcut08zyd6q/McCarraherCapstonePSU.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724938885/agcharterorg/yga6ntcqbxcut08zyd6q/McCarraherCapstonePSU.jpg","width":800}])
Nathan and his team of fellow engineers at PSU designed a medical device cap for GE Healthcare. It seemed like a problem with an "impossible" solution, until Nathan and his team came along!
- MaD
![Two students writing thank you notes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724939787/agcharterorg/mtmo0kzsaknatop2j12y/6thGrThankYouNotes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724939787/agcharterorg/mtmo0kzsaknatop2j12y/6thGrThankYouNotes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724939787/agcharterorg/mtmo0kzsaknatop2j12y/6thGrThankYouNotes.jpg","width":800}])
Ms. Barry's 6th Grade Class took some time to write thank you letters to an AGCS staff member who has made a positive impact on their lives.
- MaD
![Three girls showing thumbs up, with mac and cheese]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713273544/agcharterorg/z0vefslslsiyfjlkyuoa/LeoClubRonaldMcDonaldHouse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713273544/agcharterorg/z0vefslslsiyfjlkyuoa/LeoClubRonaldMcDonaldHouse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713273544/agcharterorg/z0vefslslsiyfjlkyuoa/LeoClubRonaldMcDonaldHouse.jpg","width":800}])
The families staying at the house enjoyed a hot lunch, prepared and served by a team from our High School Leo Club.
- MaD