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.
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.
We are very grateful to Succession Solutions for their in-kind donation of printing services and Justin Rose for his in-kind donation of graphic design services for our brochure (please take a copy).
Programs
Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
Thank you to all the educators who submitted Grant Programs proposal!
The Grants application period closed on April 16th. We’re excited to review all the great ideas you have for enhancing your students’ experiences, and to award the grants to the successful proposals in mid-May
It's inspiring to see the amazing projects that Fort Mill's educators have created for their students. It's a privilege for the Foundation, on behalf of our sponsors, to be able to fund these creative projects that provide so much benefit to the students of Fort Mill.
Events
Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community.
The 6th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Where: The Palisades Country Club, 13704 Grand Palisades Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28278
We look forward to seeing you there.
Click here to register and buy tickets.
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.
Classroom Ready can always use your help!
News
July 24, 2020
Thanks to Red Ventures!
Thanks to a grant celebrating diversity and inclusion, Red Ventures has awarded Classroom Ready with $10,000 as part of its employee donation match program. This generous donation will help ensure that students in the Fort Mill School District have the supplies they need for a successful school year. We cannot thank the employees at Red Ventures enough for their generosity and belief that all students should be able to thrive at school.
Champions for Public Education
The South Carolina Boards Association presented the Foundation with the award of “Champions for Public Education” at the November 5th, 2019 Fort Mill School Board meeting.
2020 Cookin' for the Kids Chili Showdown
Event was a Success!!!
Highlights:
- All 17 FMSD Schools participated along with DO Special Services
- 21 Teams in all
- 4 FMSD Choral Groups performed
- Ms. Ledford's (FMHS) ECE students volunteered with children's activities in the media center
- Ms. Bauer's (CRHS) FCLA students volunteered in the Foods Room
- Beta Club students from all high schools volunteered
- NaFo ROTC students volunteered
- FMSD STEAM group showcased summer camps
- over $15,500 raised
Check out the 2020 Chili Cook-Off Winners!!!!
2020 Cookin' for the Kids Chili Showdown Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors!!!
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Malison Financial Group, LLC Primary Sponsor - $2500
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Two Men and a Truck
Jalapeno - $250
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UpLevel Martial Arts Fort Mill
Jalapeno - $250
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Carowinds
Cayenne - $500
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USAWeb
Cayenne - $500
