Supporting Our Schools & Students
We support Smyrna schools with...
Funding
Recognition
Volunteers
Each year, Smyrna principals have the opportunity to apply for two grants. The Core Education Grant is intended to fund projects directed related to the academic performance of students. The Mini Grant has a different theme each year.
Volunteers
Recognition
Volunteers
SEF volunteers often help staff school events, such as Argyle's student shops and Campbell High Schools College and Career Fair. Many SEF Board Members also volunteer with school-specific PTAs and Foundations.
Recognition
Recognition
Recognition
SEF enjoys recognizing our Principals and staff. Each year, we invite Smyrna principals to celebrate a successful year and thank them for everything they do. We also provided each Teacher of the Year with an item from their wish list.
2024 - 2025 Grant Funded Projects and Activities
Campbell High
Campbell Middle
Campbell Middle
Principal: Dr. Vanessa Watkins
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
An additional $2500 was awarded in 2024 to cover graduating senior debt.
Campbell Middle
Campbell Middle
Campbell Middle
Principal: Dr. Mari LaEla Mitchell
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Core Education grant will support tutoring and additional remediation support for math and reading.
Griffin Middle
Campbell Middle
Griffin Middle
Principal: Dr. Loralee Hill
Awarded $500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Mini Grant was used to support the 8th grade field trip to Savannah, GA, which included learning experiences related to Social Studies and Science.
Pearson Middle
Campbell Middle
Griffin Middle
Principal: Mr. Dean Yoder
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Core Education grant will support rising programming and materials to help 6th graders transition successfully to middle school.
Argyle Elementary
Belmont Hills Elementary
Belmont Hills Elementary
Principal: Ms. Georgette Cliton
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The mini grant will be used to support community field trips to further explore and learn about real world content.
Belmont Hills Elementary
Belmont Hills Elementary
Belmont Hills Elementary
Principal: Ms. Ashley Campoli
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Mini Grant will support students transportation, ticket, and other costs associated experiences related to music education.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Belmont Hills Elementary
Green Acres Elementary
Principal: Ms. Cathie Seibert
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Mini Grant will support a field trip to the Atlanta Zoo for first grade students.
Green Acres Elementary
Belmont Hills Elementary
Green Acres Elementary
Principal: Ms. Maria Braswell
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Mini Grant will support field trip transportation costs for students.
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
Principal: Ms. Katrina Brinker
Awarded $500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Mini Grant will support the cost of bus transportation for student field trips.
King Springs Elementary
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
Principal: Ms. Ashley Mize
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Mini Grant will support transportation costs for the Starbase STEM field trip.
Nickajack Elementary
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
Norton Park Elementary
Principal: Dr. Timeka Cline
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Core Education grant will help purchase experiment supplies for STEAM days.
Norton Park Elementary
International Academy of Smyrna (IAS)
Norton Park Elementary
Principal: Mr. Kendall Foster
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Core Education grant will help purchase Numberblocks activities to enhance student math skills.
Smyrna Elementary
Teasley Elementary
Teasley Elementary
Principal: Ms. Amber Little
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Core Education grant will be used to purchase more engaging phonics and writing materials.
Teasley Elementary
Teasley Elementary
Teasley Elementary
Principal: Ms. Elizabeth Marsili
Awarded $1500 in SEF grants for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
The Core Education grant will be used to purchase an additional Bridge Autism unit.
We support Smyrna students with...
Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest
Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest
Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest
The Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest is an opportunity for Middle and High School students to win up to $500. The annual contest is opens in March and winners are announced in April.
Little Libraries
Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest
Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest
SEF volunteers collect book donations and regularly stock Little Libraries in the Smyrna community with kid friendly books.
Community Engagement
Smyrna Scholars Essay Contest
Community Engagement
SEF Board Members engage with students at school and community events that support their educational and creative development.
2023 - 2024 Impact Summary
Community Impact
Smyrna Education Foundation (SEF) would like to thank our 2023-2024 sponsors!
Your generous donations allowed SEF to award many grants throughout the school year which include:
- 14 mini grants ($500 each) to Smyrna schools for fine arts instruction needs.
- 14 Principal Grants ($1,000 each) for school administration to address academic enhancement, improvement, and remediation.
- $2,500 awarded for the Smyrna Scholars Essay Writing Contest. 10 Smyrna students (6 middle school and 4 high school) received between $125 and $500 for their writing skills
- $2,500 awarded to Campbell High School to cover graduating senior debts such as cap and gown costs, media center fees, and senior dues
- $500 in designated funding for Norton Park Elementary School's food pantry
- This school year marked the 14th year for SEF. The donations received allow SEF to service 14 schools in Smyrna, 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high
- A total of $26,500 was dispersed through the 2023-2024 grant program