LISBON FALLS — Lisbon School students are connecting the dots in the community and in schools with volunteer efforts.

Recently members of the Lisbon High School’s Tech Hounds responded to a call from computer teacher, Laurie Adams, at Lisbon Community School. Adams was in need of assistance with several technology issues with school laptops.

The students were given the Helping Hand Awards recently, established at Lisbon High School in 2008. Recipients received gift certificates and were recognized for going above and beyond by volunteering with school events, assisting with class projects and volunteering in the community. The award is presented in the spirit of volunteering and giving back to the community.

“Tech Hounds assist our Lisbon High School staff with technology-related needs all the time. This was our first request within our community of schools,” said Lisbon High School technology teacher, Paul Giggey.

“Our primary goal with our students is technology integration. We meet with LHS teachers to introduce new ways to incorporate technology into the classroom. Some of our Tech Hounds search for the newest tech tool to place on our site,” said Giggey.

“In addition to tech integration, Tech Hounds are given assignments when a need arises. Once a request is received, like the one at Lisbon Community School, the Tech Hounds embark on a crusade of assisting in any technology-related task from setting up projectors, preparing PC carts for achievement testing to basic troubleshooting. All assignments are completed during a student’s study hall of after school,” he said.

The Tech Hounds also help organize and conduct fundraisers. The students see the final product of their efforts by purchasing more tech goods for the school.

For more information on programs, corporate partnership and grant opportunities, contact Community Resource Coordinator Monica Millhime, 754-0021 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out the latest news on the Lisbon Tech Hounds by visiting https://sites.google.com/site/lisbontechclub/.