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Casey-Westfield FCCLA Ranked No. 1 in Region for Service Hours

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Casey-Westfield Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 26, 2026

Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has been recognized as the top school for community service hours in its region. The club outperformed 19 other schools to earn the distinction.

FCCLA Recognition Key Points:

  • Top Ranking: The chapter was officially recognized as the #1 school for community service hours in the region.

  • Community Impact: Students volunteered at the local food pantry, animal shelter, and thrift store.

  • Student Engagement: Members also participated in reading programs with students at Monroe Elementary.

The Casey-Westfield Board of Education received a report on Monday, January 26, 2026, highlighting the recent success of the high school’s FCCLA chapter, which has been named the number one school for community service hours in the region.

According to the building report provided to the Board, the chapter outperformed 19 other schools to earn the top spot. The report described the past month as “incredibly impactful” for the student organization.

Recent service projects undertaken by the members include volunteering at the local food pantry and animal shelter, assisting at the thrift store, and reading to younger students at Monroe Elementary School.

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