Community service has become a hot topic in schools. Sometimes necessary for club membership, often a graduation requirement, and always great for college applications. But thanks to a philosophy of being student-led, involving learning, and establishing meaningful relationships between the participants and recipients, community service has a different feel, and different name, at Riverstone: service learning.

Idaho Statesman writer, Anna Webb, has written a wonderful article about One Stone, the student-run, service learning organization that was started at Riverstone by the Poppen family in 2002. Kylie P explains the significance of the One Stone name, “Wonderful acts can be similar to a stone thrown in a river – ripples that can build upon each other to change the world.”

A testament to the enthusiasm for their projects and dedication to others, One Stone has twice received national recognition for their collaboration with the Idaho Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Read the full article about One Stone at http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/13/1229045/one-stone-causes-many-ripples.html