✋ American Heritage Schools · Est. 2018

Give a Hi5
to your community.

Hi5 is the Volunteer and Community Services Club at American Heritage Schools: students who come together to make a real, positive impact on our school, our community and the world.

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Why "Hi5"?

Five H's. One high five.

Each finger of our hand stands for one of the values that guide every project we take on.

H1

Hopefulness

Believing a better world is possible and working to build it.

H2

Heritage

Proud to represent American Heritage Schools wherever we serve.

H3

Honorable

Leading with responsibility, empathy and integrity.

H4

Helpfulness

Lending a hand at school, in our community and abroad.

H5

Happiness

Finding joy and friendship in serving together.

2018Year Hi5 was founded
50+Members around the world
$20KRaised for a school in rural Cambodia
2–3×Support sent to Cambodia each year
About us

Where passion meets purpose.

Founded on the principles of service, leadership and camaraderie, Hi5 is a vibrant, dedicated volunteer and community services club at American Heritage Schools.

🎯Our Mission

We believe in the power of collective action to bring about meaningful change. Our mission is to create a platform where students can channel their energy and enthusiasm into service projects that benefit both our school and the wider community. We are committed to fostering a spirit of empathy, responsibility and civic engagement among our members.

⭐What Sets Us Apart

What makes Hi5 special isn't just our commitment to service. It's the sense of belonging and purpose that comes with being part of the club. Every student brings unique talents and perspectives, and we celebrate the diversity of skills and interests that add up to our collective impact.

🤝Our Activities

Throughout the year, Hi5 organizes community service initiatives ranging from local volunteer projects to fundraisers for charitable causes, such as helping at a local shelter, organizing a food drive or taking part in environmental initiatives. Members get involved in the projects that match their passions.

🚀Leadership Development

Hi5 isn't only about serving others. It's also about personal and leadership growth. By organizing and taking part in events, our members build leadership skills, teamwork and a sense of responsibility that will serve them well beyond high school.

At Hi5, we don't just dream of a better world; we actively work towards creating it.

Donating N95 masks to school faculty and staff during the pandemic
Community Cleanup Initiative
Funding a new school building in rural Cambodia
Dr. Douglas Laurie (President, AHS) with team members
Projects

Our impact, near and far.

From Florida classrooms to a village school in Cambodia, here's what Hi5 members have been building.

Students at Edward International School, Cambodia
Hi5 remote classroom on a video call
🌏 Empowering Education

Bringing remote learning to rural Cambodia

Over the summer break, Hi5 members launched a remote teaching program for Edward International School, a center of learning in a rural Cambodian community where educational resources are often scarce.

🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese💻 Computer Science📖 English🏛️ World History
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Through virtual classrooms and online platforms, Hi5 students from diverse backgrounds and cultures connect with their Cambodian peers. Lessons on Chinese characters, coding, English grammar and historical events cross borders and reach students who might never otherwise have had that exposure.

The exchange is more than academic. It's a cultural bridge. Hi5 members are just as eager to learn about Cambodian traditions, customs and the resilient spirit of the community. It's a story of students empowering students, breaking down barriers and building a love of learning that reaches far beyond the virtual classroom.

Students in front of the new school building in Cambodia
Classroom at Edward International School
🏫 Fundraising
$20,000

Raised to build a new school in Cambodia

Through fundraisers at school and in the community, Hi5 members raised $20,000 for Edward International School. The money paid for a new school building in a rural area. Since the project began in February 2023, students have had a better place to learn, and teachers have better tools to teach with.

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Hi5 supports Edward International School regularly, about 2–3 times a year, gathering funds and school supplies and sending them from the United States or China. The support goes beyond money: it builds connections between students from different places, and learning about each other's cultures makes education better for everyone. It shows what young people can achieve when they work together for a good cause.

Students studying together
📚 Academic Support

Peer tutoring at AHS

Hi5 members, who are also senior students at American Heritage Schools, tutor their classmates during free periods to build a culture of academic excellence.

AP ChineseCalculusEnglish LiteraturePhysicsBiologyChemistry
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Since June 2023, Hi5 members have also helped incoming and mid-year students settle in: getting familiar with AHS's teaching methods, learning the school's online systems and getting guidance on specific courses. This makes the transition smoother for newcomers and reflects Hi5's commitment to a supportive, inclusive academic community. The initiative has made Hi5 an integral part of AHS's academic life.

A letter from Cambodia · December 22, 2022

Your timely and generous donations have been a lifeline for us.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit their village's economy, many families at Edward International School could no longer afford school costs. The principal personally covered salaries, facilities and rent from early 2020, and staff voluntarily took reduced wages, yet the school still struggled to keep running.

Hi5's donations helped keep the school open. In his letter, the principal thanked every Hi5 member for stepping forward and fostering a sense of hope and resilience in the community, and invited the club to visit and see the difference first-hand.

Mr. Khon KhomPrincipal, Edward International School · Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia
Students at Edward International School
Hi5 members with the AHS flag
Delivering support
Members

The hands behind Hi5.

Meet the students leading the club today and the alumni who built it.

Join us

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Make a difference.

Established in 2018, Hi5 is more than a club. It's a global movement dedicated to making a positive impact on schools, society and the world by addressing challenges, solving problems and responding to crises through volunteerism and service.

With 50+ dedicated members across the globe, we're eager to welcome new faces and perspectives, and we look forward to expanding our membership and leadership positions. Join Hi5 for a journey of service, friendship and personal growth.

Hi5: where service transcends borders and collective action transforms the world.

Get in touch

Sally Yu

Secretary, Hi5 Club
Sophomore, Palm Beach County Campus, American Heritage Schools

✉bd6006994@ahschool.com ☎(954) 882-4718

For inquiries, membership details or to express your interest.