Going beyond

The focus of this foundation is to enhance the educational experience of our students by providing resources and opportunities beyond that of the Public School Funding of the school system.

Students working with wiring for project
STREAM Focused
Math
Technology
Reading
Arts
Engineering
Science

stream van

Nissan contributed to our cause by donating a van to transport our resources. Our Franklin County Education Foundation for Excellence began making purchases to stock the van with educational resources. We were able to purchase a wide variety of innovative and creative tools such as Ozobots, Spheros, Electronic Snap Circuit sets, Coding kits, Straw Rocket Launchers, Drones, Balloon Car kits, DIY microscopes, to name a few.

Mobile Education
Reaching All Students
Innovative Educational Tools
Mobile Education
Reaching All Students
Innovative Educational Tools
Mobile Education
Reaching All Students
Innovative Educational Tools

Providing Resources to Enhance and Enrich

Coding Robots

The Foundation purchased Classroom Sets Coding Robots (Botleys, Ozobots) to help teach kids the basic concepts of coding, problem solving and logical thinking skills while having fun and learning hands on.

Electrical Snap Circuit Boards

The Foundation purchased Classroom Sets of Electrical Snap Circuit Boards, a safe and fun way to introduce students to the basics of electrical engineering. Students can make dozens of cool electronic gadgets.

Franklin County High School Chorus Performing on stage

Musical Productions

The Foundation purchased wireless mics and updated sheet music for Musical Production. Research shows that music education correlates directly with student abilities to learn, as well as developing skills and knowledge for lifelong success.

Virtual Reality Goggles

The Foundation purchased several Classroom Sets of Virtual Goggles and Programs for Learning. Students access Field Trips around the world through RobotLab VR Expeditions 2.0 for students in 3D.

so, what’s next?

To invest in today's youth, tomorrow's leaders, and the future leaders of our community by providing funds and resources not ordinarily provided to the Franklin County School System that inspire students to develop their talents and enrich their educational experiences. ​

1 mil
Raise One Million Dollars for Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence Endowment Investment Campaign in 2024-25
40+
Raise the Bar by awarding 40+ School and Teacher Grants for Innovative STREAM Resources and Classroom Teacher STREAM Initiatives
$25k+
$25,000+ Additional STREAM Van Resources Purchase Additional Classroom Hands-On Resource Kits for Elementary STREAM Topics

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The FCEFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving students & teachers in Franklin County.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt, charitable organization.
This means that donations to the Education Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Our commitment to transparency and accountability is reflected in our status as a 501(c)(3) organization.
We adhere to strict financial and governance standards to ensure that we fulfill our mission and serve our community effectively.

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Success
stories

Mrs. Skylar McGee, Band & Music Teacher at South Middle School was able to use the money to go towards purchasing a new French horn and a new 3/4 size tuba for her students to play on. Prior to purchasing the French horn, the band did not have one that was playable. Because of this, the band had to borrow a French horn that was not in great condition from another school for her student to play the instrument.

Mrs. McGee

Band & Music

Hydroponics farm at the school
Kim Collins, an innovative STEM class teacher (9-12), began a hydroponics project with her students in the fall of 2022 with grants from Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), Battelle (a non-profit company and the Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence. Currently, her STEM students are growing and selling lettuce and microgreens supplying Winchester’s Filo’s Tavern. They also supply their Teachers and staff with plenty of leafy greens. Mrs. Collins says a future goal includes increasing production so as to provide their cafeteria with all its greens.

Kim Collins

STEM Teacher

Mrs. Chelsea Hall, STEM Teacher at South Middle School was able to purchase a full aquaponics system (several fish, aquarium supplies, and several types of plants). This initiative will hopefully spark an interest in environmental/agricultural studies and encourage students to go into high school with some prior knowledge of how these systems work.

Mrs. Chelsea Hall

South Middle School

Our foundation was able to donate 2,900 glasses for all of the elementary students in our district to safely view the total eclipse on April 8th, 2024! Students across the district did lots of learning leading up to their spectacular viewing! We were so happy to help make this happen!

Mrs. Jamie Olsen, Art Teacher at Decherd Elementary was able to buy quality art supplies. Oil pastels, paint sticks, watercolor paints, printmaking supplies, markers, needle felting supplies, etc. With a budget of only $800 for 400 Title 1 students, the Ed Foundation has blessed her with a functioning children’s Art Studio. The purchases have helped her use professional supplies with her students.

Jamie Olsen

Art

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