The State Seal of Civic Engagement program was adopted by the Napa County Board of Education, June 9, 2026.
Please review the sections below before entering the application portal.
Please review the Student Handbook (new window, PDF) for details with everything you need to earn your seal.
Application Preparation:
- Academic Counselor Verification Form (external website, new window)
- Civic-Mindedness Reference Form (external website, new window) –
(completed by an educator, mentor, co-worker, supervisor, or a civic partner or leader) - Final Artifact of your project (video, written essay, photos, etc.)
Application Completion
Be prepared to upload the 3 application preparation items listed above as well as complete the following reflection question sets in the application:
- Self-Reflection of your project (you can review ahead of time in the Student Handbook) (new window, PDF)
- Student Civic Engagement Meeting Reflection (you can review ahead of time in the Student Handbook) (new window, PDF)
Junior year of high school: Review application and begin project
Senior year of high school: Build application components
Submit application (link to portal)
Deadline for Submission: March 31 of senior year of high school
Application Review by NCOE
Students receive Approval confirmation: May 15th of senior year of high school
The California State Seal of Civic Engagement allows schools and districts to design their own pathways. Your exact requirements depend on your school or district. Please check with your school staff team if you have questions about your project area. Here are few core project areas that have been successful student projects. Here are a few project areas to consider:
As you prepare to apply for the state seal, review the resources below to support your application:
Project Examples:
Policy Advocacy:
Researching a local issue (e.g. vaping on campus, crosswalk safety near school, or environmental waste) and lobbying city councils or school boards for policy changes.
Community Awareness Campaigns:
Creating public service announcements, hosting informational town halls, or launching social media campaigns about mental health awareness or voter registration.
Service Initiatives:
Designing and implementing community gardens, food drives,, or cultural heritage events that directly address a neighborhood need.
Other Project Resources
- 70 Community Service Project Ideas (external website, new window)
- List of ideas for service-learning projects from Do Something (external website, new window). Many projects can be adapted to be done from home and/or within the community.
- Writing Professional Emails (external website, new window):Reminders, guidelines, and samples to help students write a variety of professional emails.
Sample Student Reflections:
Student Group Presentations:
For more information check out:
CA Department of Education Seal of Civic Engagement Resources (external website, new window)
CA Department of Education Seal of Civic Engagement Information (external website, new window)
