Community service has become a key part of the high school experience, with students eager to set themselves apart from one another on the path to college or to find opportunities to discover and develop new passions, creativity, and leadership skills. The author discusses The Green Apple Day of Service, an annual event that brings volunteers from around the world together to host local service projects that make schools healthier and more sustainable. The Day of Service is an opportunity for students, teachers, parents, staff members, organizations, companies, and others to take action in their communities and demonstrate that where students learn matters.