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KCS Education Foundation

WHO WE ARE

The Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) organization formed to support the students, employees, and programs of Kingsport City Schools (KCS) and to achieve and maintain a world-class school district.
 
The mission of the foundation is to provide a supplemental source of revenue for projects and initiatives not directly funded through tax dollars from the State of Tennessee or provided in the KCS district budget.

MISSION 

The mission of the Kingsport City Schools (KCS) Education Foundation is to support the students, employees and programs of Kingsport City Schools and to achieve and maintain a world-class school district. We will do this by providing a supplemental source of revenue for projects and initiatives not directly funded through tax dollars from the State of Tennessee or provided in the KCS district budget.
 

VISION 

Our desired future is to inspire, cultivate and impact the students and community of Kingsport, Tennessee.
President: Tammie Davis
Vice President: CeeGee McCord
Secretary/Treasurer: Vivian Todd
Board Members: Lora Barnett, Claudia Byrd, Vivian Crymble, Darrell Duncan, Dr. Tony Galloway, Lucie Hagen, Lynn Johnson, Susan Lodal, Dr. Brenda White-Wright
Administrator: Jeff Fleming
Board of Education President: Melissa Woods
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Chris Hampton
Student Representatives: Lyle Musesengwa (DBHS Class 2025), Piper Osterhus (DBHS Class 2026)

WHAT WE DO

One of the primary goals of the Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation is to provide funding for innovative projects that reach beyond the scope of the school system's regular operating budget.
Focus grants are small grants for teachers (or teaching teams) to support special classroom projects or activities or school club equipment and supplies. Up to $7,000.00 is available annually. Grant applications are accepted throughout the year. Please meet mini-deadlines of August 30, November 30, February 28, and May 30 for consideration at quarterly Foundation Board meetings.
 
The goal of the Focus Grant program is to provide funding for educational projects or program opportunities (when other funding sources are not available) that arise anytime during the school year. These educational projects and programs are typically somewhat smaller and less costly but have a broad impact.

APPLY NOW

The KCS Education Foundation generally focuses on grants to Kingsport City Schools classroom teachers in amounts <$1,000 but is open to larger requests based on merit. Requests are for a one-time funding of projects or initiatives that may be replicated as a best practice throughout the district.
 
Grants are not available for training, travel expenses (student or adult), software, or technology with associated maintenance fees or other recurring costs. No handwritten applications will be considered. Every part should be typed into the application except the signatures. Please carefully review the Statement of Agreement for additional items not approved for grant funding.
  1. Click on the link below to access the application.
  2. Carefully read and complete all sections of the application.
  3. Print the application and obtain the required non-digital signatures on the last two pages.
  4. Scan and save your Focus Grant request and email it to Vivian Altizer or send a hard copy through school mail to Vivian Altizer at ASC.
 
If you have questions about the grant application or these grants in particular, please contact Dr. Rhonda Stringham or x2132.

Fall 2020 - Present

Grant Title School Amount Awarded
Pickleball Equipment Adams Elementary $422.79
Thomas Jefferson News Team Jefferson Elementary $948.78
STEM Bins Jefferson Elementary $330.93
Dash Timing System Dobyns-Bennett High School $1,700.00
Outdoor Storage Containers (2) and Equipment Johnson Elementary $965.00
Roosevelt Reset Room Roosevelt Elementary $1,308.50
School Yearbook and Social Media Equipment Robinson Middle School $2,400.00
Mark It Up! - Dry erase markers Sevier Middle School $689.85
Jefferson Handchimes Jefferson Elementary $2,400.00
Making Makerspace: Constructing Our Future Sevier Middle School $504.25
Models at Student Fingertips (3D Printer) Dobyns-Bennett High School $1,500.00
The Sensory Path - Palmer Learning Center Palmer Early Learning Center $2,250.00
Douglass Mural Project Dobyns-Bennett High School $1,550.00
Owl Pellets Dissection Robinson Middle School $700.00
BioBits Kits Dobyns-Bennett High School $1,225.00
OSMO Jefferson Elementary $623.00
STEM Bins Palmer Early Learning Center $1,018.61
Molecular Modeling Dobyns-Bennett High School $479.82
Robotics Travel Dobyns-Bennett High School $1,000.00
Johnson Sprouts Garden Johnson Elementary $5,275.00
Patriot Pulse Percussion Ensemble Washington Elementary $2,072.00
Pocket Talk Translators Adams Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary $500.00
Sensory Room Equipment Roosevelt Elementary $404.70
Fire Ecology Research Project Dobyns-Bennett High School $295.00
Connecting with Circuits Jackson Elementary $239.41

HOW TO HELP

The Foundation is organized to further the growth and development of Kingsport City Schools (KCS) through charitable fundraising for the promotion and advancement of KCS. It serves to encourage individuals and corporations to provide financial support for KCS and to receive, accept, retain, administer, invest, and distribute resources for the benefit of KCS in accordance with the wishes of donors to further the purpose of the Foundation and KCS.
 
Those wishing to donate to the Foundation may contribute cash (single gift or on an annual basis for a specific number of years), transfer stock or other personal or real property of value, life insurance, wills of interested individuals, or by transfer or conveyance of any present or future interest in property in trust, or otherwise. The contributions received may be provided for the support of a specific project by the donor(s), or unrestricted to any specific project or projects, but given to the foundation for allocation to suitable projects in the discretion of the Board. Funds will be used to support students, staff, or programs, pending approval by the Board or its Executive Committee.
 
The schools are our most valuable asset and we appreciate the support of every community member who allows us to continue to improve educational opportunities for our local students. Through your donation, you become a partner with us in ensuring that our Kingsport City Schools students are given every opportunity to achieve and be their very best.
Partnering with the KCS Foundation is a great way to support our schools. Outstanding schools help strengthen the entire community, including the business community. Business partners gain the satisfaction of knowing they’ve done their part in contributing to the success of our outstanding schools and, as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, your donations are also tax deductible. No gift is too small. Businesses who contribution to the KCS Foundation will be acknowledged in our newsletter and on our website.
 
To contribute, contact [email protected] or call KCS Foundation representative Jeff Fleming at (423) 914.9530.
Help us fulfill our mission for many years and generations to come. Remember us when making your estate plan.
 
For information on how to contribute through your estate or transfer of property, contact [email protected] or call KCS Foundation representative Jeff Fleming at (423) 914.9530.
Click here to donate online today or mail a check to:
 
Kingsport City Schools Foundation
400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 201
Kingsport, TN  37660

DONATE

Click here to donate online today or mail a check to:
 
Kingsport City Schools Foundation
400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 201
Kingsport, TN  37660