Mission

Our mission is to promote academic excellence in the Fort Mill School District of York County, SC through direct financial support of projects, activities, educational assistance and professional development.

What We Do

The Foundation for Fort Mill Schools is an essential resource connecting students, teachers and the community in the heart of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

We honor great teachers and outstanding students by focusing on three key programs:

About Us

With your help we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.

Programs

Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Recipients!!
Scholarships provide essential financial support for today’s college students. College degrees are required for more careers and workforce positions than ever before. The number of tuition dollars required for a student to earn his degree continues to escalate.
The Foundation for Fort Mill Schools establishes and manages college scholarships tailored to the specific goals of the sponsors. Applications can be obtained online here or through the high school guidance office.
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Events

Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community.
The 11th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament
When:TBD
Where:TBD
Stay tuned!!
Volunteer

Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
FFMS can always use your help!
Find out how you can help!

9th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament

On behalf of the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools and the teachers, administrators and students of the Fort Mill School District, we would like to thank you for your participation and support in the 9th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament back in June 2024. As a result of your support and donations, we raised over $31,000 towards the grants program for our district! We had a total of 34 teams playing this year.

We had a great day at The Fort Mill Country Club and we will be sending a Save the Date for 2025 soon. In the meantime, if you are interested in partnering with the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools and our mission, please contact our Executive Director Scott Patterson at spatterson@ffms.org. Please check out our website at foundationforfortmillschools.org

Thanks again!

9th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors!!!

Pro Inspected
C.L. Rabb, Inc.
Donato’s Pizza
Concrete Supply
Metromont
BNA Consulting
SHELCO
UES 29
Amor Artis Brewing
Cave Dwellers
Piedmont Medical Center
Dowling Family
Leitner Construction
Harco Fittings
First Horizon Bank
Hoopaugh Grading
LMG
Williams and Fudge
Victory Wholesale Lending
Shutterfly
Carolina Upholstery
MCI HVAC
Jumper, Carter, Sease
AME, Inc.
Wikoff Chemical
Founders Federal Credit Union
Clear Springs Development
Nu-Idea
The Right of Way Group
McMillan Pazden Smith
JHE Properties
Leroy Springs Co.
Hartley Vending
Fort Mill Ford
Reynolds Orthodontics

Our Impact This Year

April 15, 2025. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, the Foundation was thrilled to present the Fort Mill School District with a check for $58,500 to purchase a mobile planetarium for the Fort Mill School District. This is a portable, inflatable planetarium that comes with a comprehensive curriculum software package for programs in astronomy, geology, and meteorology. Different programs are tailored to specific grade levels to inspire students to continue their studies in science.