Smithtown Students Lift Spirits At Assisted Living Homes

SMITHTOWN, NY — Students at Smithtown High School East are stepping outside the classroom and into the community, bringing compassion and connection to local assisted living residents.

Members of the school’s leadership program have been visiting residents at Lakeshore Assisted Living and Amber Court Assisted Living, where they spend time engaging in simple but meaningful activities.

Through giving manicures, playing games and sharing conversations, students are forming relationships that go beyond routine service hours, creating moments of joy for residents while gaining valuable perspective themselves.

“These visits remind us that leadership is about service, compassion and showing up for your community,” social studies teacher Joseph Toth said. “We’re so proud of our students for spreading kindness and making a difference one smile at a time.”