The PEAK Leadership Institute is proud to continue its partnership with the Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI), an Atlanta-based nonprofit that empowers people with differing abilities to achieve greater economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion in their communities. This week, students in the PEAK Leadership Foundations class visited BDI’s headquarters for a tour and to learn more about the organization’s mission and impact.

As part of this partnership, students will soon support BDI’s largest annual fundraising event, Breakfast with Champions, by developing a social media toolkit and assisting with event logistics. The PEAK Leadership Institute and the school are proud supporters of BDI and will serve as a Benefactor Sponsor for Breakfast with Champions. We are excited to see how this hands-on project will provide valuable experience in event planning for our students while advancing BDI’s meaningful work.

Students in Mrs. Wolverton’s Kindergarten class participated in a special Valentine’s Day service project on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The class visited Mount Vernon Towers, a senior living community, to spread joy to residents. The students arrived with plenty of smiles, Valentine's Day treats to share and gave a sweet performance of “Jesus Loves Me.” We’re proud of these young Golden Bears for serving others and spreading kindness in our community!

On Thursday, Feb. 12, students in the Post-AP Coding for Art class presented their collaborative LED project to friends, teachers and classmates during a Lunch and Learn. Taught by Jordan Graves, this innovative college-level course explores the intersection of visual art and technology.

Working together, students designed, created and assembled a wooden LED display using a CNC machine they programmed themselves. Each student then developed an original animation for the LED lights through an advanced coding process, with designs inspired by everything from ocean waves to the solar system. A big HI-Five to these talented students for their hard work and creativity! Be sure to stop by the Humanities Gallery soon to see the final collaborative installation.