TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — Tallulah Falls School students have collectively logged more than 1,000 volunteer hours during the 2025–26 school year, a milestone school leaders say reflects a strong commitment to service and leadership.
Students contributed time through on-campus clubs, church activities, civic organizations and school-sponsored service projects. Their efforts included canned food drives, tutoring at local libraries, collecting coats and shoes, visiting nursing home residents, assisting area ministries, maintaining state park trails, creating cards for hospitalized children, serving veterans and supporting the local food bank.
The school credited community partners for helping provide service opportunities, including Get Real Ministries, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, the Rotary Club of Clayton and the Soque River Watershed Association.
Senior Emily Cai of Cleveland has logged more than 26 volunteer hours. She said she volunteers wherever help is needed, from tutoring students to assisting at food banks and participating in National Honor Society projects.
“What drives me to share my time and talents with others is the belief that even small acts of service can have a powerful impact,” Cai said. “Knowing that I can make someone’s day a little easier.”
Junior Megan Prince of Rabun Gap has also recorded 26 volunteer hours, primarily through the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. One of her favorite activities, she said, is visiting residents at Traces of Tiger to make Christmas wreaths.
“Donating one can of food or a pair of shoes can significantly help those in need,” Prince said, adding that the experiences have shown her how small acts of kindness can make a difference.
President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy said the students’ service reflects the school’s mission.
“It sets a remarkable example of service and leadership,” Peevy said. “We are thrilled to see our students actively giving back and making a tangible impact.”
School officials said TFS hopes to reach 2,000 volunteer hours by the end of the school year.
