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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:

Contact us anytime at info@ffms.org.

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

  • Class of 2025 Scholarship Applications are now open!!
    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.
    Take a look.

  • Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community.
    The 10th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament
    When:Thursday, June 12 Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM
    Where:The Palisades Country Club

    Registration is open!!

  • 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 19, 2024.  Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, the Foundation was thrilled to present the Fort Mill School District with a check for $58,801 to purchase 135 Chrome Books for our three high schools. 35 Chrome Books will each go to Fort Mill and Catawba Ridge and 65 will go to Nation Ford.

  • Schools Helped

    3 High Schools

  • Grant

    $58,801

  • What provided?

    135 Chrome Books

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

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