Cartersville Schools Foundation
Enhancing educational opportunities in Cartersville City Schools so every student is successful and prepared for life after high school, whether they attend college, obtain technical training, or enter the military or workforce.
Who We Are
Chartered in 1995, the Cartersville Schools Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation created for the purpose of promoting educational achievement and excellence in the City of Cartersville's public schools. The original goal of the Foundation was to provide funding for classroom grants and assist in teacher recognition. Today, the Foundation provides funding for projects and programs designed to enhance the educational experience of students and educators, which cannot be funded with tax monies, and provides needs-based scholarships to students as early as the 6th grade.
Our Vision
To enhance and improve educational opportunities in Cartersville City Schools so every student is successful and prepared for life after high school, whether they attend college, obtain technical training, or enter the military or workforce.
Our Core Values
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Excellence in Education - Supporting student success at all levels.
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Transparency - Maintaining open communication with all stakeholders.
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Equity - Promoting practices that assist in closing the achievement gap.
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Community Involvement - Encouraging and fostering community involvement.
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Future Focused - Encouraging activities that prepare all students for a post-secondary education and life beyond.
Our Board
The Cartersville Schools Foundation is a group of business and community leaders who work together to improve and enhance educational opportunities in the Cartersville City Schools. This is done through the oversight of programs to improve students performance and raising funds for scholarships and teacher and staff support.
Lisa Bell
Executive Director
Jay Choate
Chairman
Barry Justus
Treasurer
Audrey Andersen
Vice Chair and Secretary
Marc Feuerbach
Superintendent
Jimmy Cline
Luke Daniel
Kelley Dial
Danny Gilreath
Beth Glover
Glenn Jordan
Jennifer Matthews
Samir Patel
Erika Riddle
Jason Shaw
Marty Sonenshine
Jake Tripp
Paula Womack
What We Do
GateKey Scholarship
Prepares students to attend college through mentoring and college-prep assistance. GateKey provides up to $7,500.
REACH Georgia Scholarship
Pairs rising 8th graders (Scholars) with a mentor and are awarded up to $10,000.
Community Scholarships
Provides an avenue for local, community-based scholarships to be dispersed.
Teacher of the Year
Recognizing one teacher at each school, the TOY program celebrates outstanding educators.
Fiscal Agent Programs
The Cartersville Schools Foundation serves as fiscal agent for student support programs.
Employee of the Year
Celebrating excellent service, the program honors our Support Staff Employee of the Year in each department.
Community
Your gift to the Cartersville Schools Foundation is an investment in our future and in the lives of so many students who deserve an opportunity to chase their dream. Help us change the trajectory of the lives of our students and provide recognition and support to the teachers and staff who make a difference every day.
School System Employees
If you are a Cartersville School System employee, please consider supporting the Cartersville Schools Foundation by contributing a recurring donation via payroll deduction. Simply complete the payroll deduction for provided below and submit to Christa Vosburgh in payroll.
Community Members and Businesses
Consider sponsoring a GateKey student or contributing to any of the Cartersville School Foundation's many worthwhile programs. A donor form is provided below. Simply fill out the form and submit to the address provided with your donation.
Volunteer
Volunteer your time and talent to be a mentor, tutor, of Foundation volunteer! To find out more about volunteer opportunities or how to become a mentor, please call Lori Shook, Community Outreach Specialist at 770-387-4703.
Contact Us
Cartersville Schools Foundation, Inc.
Lisa Bell
Executive Director Physical Address: 35 Nelson St. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3310
Cartersville, GA 30120
Executive Director Physical Address: 35 Nelson St. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3310
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-387-4700
