January 2008-July 2008
• HP Technology Grants - Ficquett Elementary, Veterans Memorial Middle - $80,000
• AP Teacher Training - High Schools - $4,050
• NEH Picturing American (American history resources) - all school - $4,000
August 2008-July 2009
• Snapping Shoals EMC Bright Ideas Innovations - all schools - $17,495
• Lowe's Toolbox for Education (outdoor learning center) - West Newton Elementary - $5,000
• Lowe's Toolbox for Education (outdoor fitness centers) - Middle Ridge Elementary - $4,977
• General Mills Foundation (nutrition/food science) - Eastside High - $2,500
• General Mills Foundation (fitness program) - Middle Ridge Elementary - $8,000
• General Mills Foundation (nutrition program) - Fairview Elementary - $5,423
• AP Teacher Training - Newton High - $1,500
• Math/Science Partnership (math/science teacher training) - middle and high schools - $371,644
• HP Innovations in Education - Newton High - $265,000
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school programs) - Middle Ridge Elementary, Porterdale Elementary, Liberty Middle, Challenge Charter Academy - $1,020,545
• Governor's System of Caring (positive behavior/counseling) - Sharp - $283,447
August 2009-July 2010
• Snapping Shoals EMC Bright Ideas Innovations - all schools - $17,609
• GA Career Academy Project - Newton College and Career Academy - $3 million
• General Mills Foundation (fitness/nutrition program) - Fairview Elementary - $5,000
• General Mills Foundation (Kidsville News) - all elementary schools - $5,000
• General Mills Foundation (fitness/nutrition program) - Ficquett Elementary - $2,500
• General Mills Foundation (fitness/nutrition program) - Middle Ridge Elementary - $8,000
• AP Teacher Training Grant - all high schools - $4,200
• NEH "A More Perfect Union" (books and films related to U.S. history/culture) - all schools - $12,000
• School-Based Health Clinics (planning grant) - To Be Determined - $15,000
August 2010-July 2011
• Snapping Shoals EMC Bright Ideas Innovations - all schools - $15,000
• General Mills Foundation (fitness/nutrition program) - Fairview Elementary - $5,000
• General Mills Foundation (Kidsville News) - all elementary schools - $2,500
• General Mills Foundation (fitness/nutrition program) - Middle Ridge Elementary - $7,000
• AP Teacher Training Grant - Newton and Eastside High - $2,800
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school programs) - Newton High, Indian Creek Middle, West Newton Elementary - $1,150,000
• Lowe's Toolbox for Education (outdoor learning center/fitness stations) - Porterdale Elementary - $5,000
• Safe Routes to School (crosswalks, signs with LED lights) - Clements Middle, Fairview Elementary, Veterans Memorial Middle, West Newton Elementary, Live Oak Elementary - $316,700 (official notice should be made in he next several weeks)
• Carol M White Physical Education Program (enhancement of instruction in physical fitness and nutrition) - $672,409 (grant winners should be announced by the end of September)
In an effort to make up some of the cuts made to the budget, the Newton County School System has been aggressively applying for grants.
Since 2008 they have received more than $6 million to help fund school programs. Since August 2010, the system has received more than $300,000 for specific programs at certain schools.
From January 2008 until now, all schools in the county have received $66,104.00. The money has gone to programs including American history resources, Bright Ideas Innovations (from Snapping Shoals) and books and films that focus on U.S. history/culture.
Some of the largest grants came from the math/science partnership with Georgia Tech to provide math/science teacher training for middle and high school teachers ($371,644); $3 million for the Newton College and Career Academy. The system has also received over $1 million from the 21st Century grant for after-school programs.
The total received has been $6,646.890 over the last three years. All monies received do not benefit all schools. The system has also applied for a physical education grant that would offer $672,409 to enhance that program.
