A cornerstone of Vestavia Hills High School is its commitment of fostering personal growth through community service and character development. With 94% of all students participating in a community service-focused club, it is evident that all stakeholders believe community service is interwoven in the curricular program of Vestavia Hills High School. Teachers balance the belief that students should achieve more than their potential with the fundamental tenet that all students must learn to be productive citizens. Teachers volunteer their time to sponsor over 33 service clubs and numerous charitable efforts throughout the year, so students are immersed in a culture of charity. In 2008, students raised over $200,000.00 by participating in Relay for Life, the Cystic Fibrous Foundation, Jamie Sims Foundation, and building a house for Habitat for Humanity. VHHS students were recognized as the Vestavia Citizen of the Year when they completed their first Habitat for Humanity house as a first year organization. Additionally, students collected over 35,000 canned goods for local food pantries, provided food for needy families at Thanksgiving, and provided food and gifts for Birmingham families at Christmas.
