MSD Martinsville students took part in fourth Habitat for Humanity home build, district says
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Assistant Superintendent Susie Lipps introduced Habitat for Humanity representatives and a student-produced video showing Martinsville High School students and multiple school groups helping complete the district's fourth Habitat home since 2022; Habitat speakers highlighted hands-on learning and named the beneficiary family.
Assistant Superintendent Susie Lipps introduced a Habitat for Humanity representative and a short student-produced video at the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville school board meeting, saying the district’s students have participated in four Habitat builds since the partnership began in 2022.
Anne McGowan, representing Habitat for Humanity, described a leadership-team model that places a student on the Habitat board and highlighted broad student participation. "There is nowhere else in the country that does this," McGowan said, describing the program as unique to the district.
Mia Boyd, who narrated the video for Habitat for Humanity, described how Martinsville High student groups — including the football team, student council, National Honor Society, cheerleaders, girls soccer and golf, volleyball and basketball teams, band and orchestra, cross country, exchange students and alumni — rotated through the build, performing tasks from framing to siding and roofing. "A home is built with something stronger than bricks or boards," Boyd said.
Boyd and McGowan explained that adult volunteers and local businesses supported the students on-site and with food and logistics, and Habitat staff completed final details so a family could move in. The speakers named the home’s soon-to-be resident as Alina Dent and her children, and emphasized the project’s educational and community benefits.
The board did not take formal action on the presentation; the item was presented for information and community recognition. The meeting then moved on to routine action items on the agenda.
