Lindenhurst Middle School Empowers Students Through Service

The Builders Club of Lindenhurst Middle School recently installed its officers and members, marking the launch of the newly formed club under the guidance of advisor Teresa Moar. This is the first year of the club, which joins the Kiwanis family and is chartered by the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst. Thanks to the support of Superintendent Vincent Caravana, the club was established this school year and consists of 14 sixth graders.

Builders Club is a student-led service organization for middle school students, originally developed by Kiwanis International, a global network dedicated to serving children worldwide. Founded in 1975, Builders Club is the largest service leadership program for middle school students, with a mission to develop leadership through service to the school and community.

The club provides students with opportunities to engage in community service, discover their skills and interests, and develop essential life skills such as empathy, teamwork, public speaking, planning, and problem-solving. By addressing the needs of their school and community, members grow into confident leaders who make meaningful contributions.

Since its formation, the Lindenhurst Builders Club has been actively involved in various community initiatives. Highlights include:

• Participating under a Kiwanis tent at Lindenhurst’s Oktoberfest this past fall.
• Collaborating with the student council and Lindy Cares Club to collect food, create signs, sort items, and assemble baskets for a Thanksgiving food drive.
• Wrapping holiday gifts for a family sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst in December.
• Decorating the middle school with red ribbons during Red Ribbon Week to promote awareness.
• Creating anti-bullying advocacy posters for the middle school.

Looking ahead, the club has several more school and community events planned, and members are encouraged to seek out additional volunteer opportunities while tracking their service hours.

The club is led by the following officers Stella Baumbach, President; Edward Adinolfi, Vice President; Koray Ay, Vice President; Maria Blyshchak, Secretary; Victoria Dahroug, Treasurer; Oscar Pogorzelski, Service Manager. Other members include Aubree Cusmano, Hordii Fostenko, Hailey Goldblum, Jacob Goldblum, Siana Lound, Yana Sydyaha.

For more information about the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.lindenhurstschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LindenhurstUFSD/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindenhurstufsd/.