As we approach the presidential election on November 5, Viewpoint School is reigniting its nonpartisan voting initiative, Viewpoint Votes, originally launched in 2020. The student-led program, supported by faculty advisors, aims to educate the community on civic activism, election history, and the voting process. 

Viewpoint Votes is offering a series of events and resources to drive pre-registration and registration, and encourage informed voting across the community.

“We want to promote voting as a civic duty,” said Sam Green ’25, Student Body President and member of Viewpoint Votes. “Our goal is to have all eligible voters in the Viewpoint community register and vote,and to encourage 16-year-olds to pre-register.”

On Friday, September 4, we kicked off Viewpoint Votes 2024 at a special assembly for Upper School students. The students involved highlighted several upcoming events, such as a voter registration drive and a Mock Election on Election Day, November 5, fostering early participation in the democratic process.

Shortly after introductions, Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and a Viewpoint parent, took the stage to talk to our students about the significance of voting. 

“Local elections matter as much as national ones,” Blumenfield said. “The candidates you vote for determine everything from public safety to taxes, and whether environmental issues like global warming get addressed. Your vote has the power to shape the decisions that impact your life.”

To get involved, students are encouraged to reach out to Sam Green ’25 or follow Viewpoint Votes on Instagram for more updates. Stay tuned for more details about upcoming events and ways to participate in this important initiative.