Academy students level up to public service

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, a group of high school Academies of Hampton students visited Hampton University (HU) for a campus tour and public service program. Hampton City Schools, Hampton University, and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management collaborated to provide a full morning of activities and speakers related to the importance of public service.  

Hampton City Schools students and HU students were also provided with resources and support for accessing the federal government internship portal. Brittany Foster, literacy support specialist at Syms Middle School, served on the planning committee for the Level Up to Public Service event along with Dr. Janice Underwood, government chief diversity officer; Myra Williams, first lady of Hampton University; and Cluverius Banks, local business owner and community supporter. 

Foster stated, “This monumental collaboration is a step towards greater things to come for the city of Hampton. It will be amazing to see how programs such as this one will evolve in an effort to provide continued help and support to our dynamic youth and young adults.”

HCS superintendent Dr. Jeffery Smith, School Board, and division leadership team members attended and showed great support for the event.