The McMinn County Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded entirely through ontributions. MCEF is dedicated to ‘Igniting a ‘Partnership Between Schools and the Community to Develop Quality Citizens’.
History
When McMinn County was searching for innovative methods to bring more industry to the area, the Economic Development Administration shared that with the formation of an education foundation, McMinn could earn 3-Star *** Community status. That status was a ‘perk’ to bring more industry and business to the area. More jobs would mean more citizens could earn a better living; resulting in better equipped schools to attract master teachers & higher qualified workers.
With the help of education and industry, the McMinn County Education and Community Foundation was formed. MCEF celebrated its 12th birthday in 2009 with SIX amazing programs to link community and education….beginning at birth through high school graduation!
The first annual Penny Drive has ended with Calhoun Elementary School as the winner of collecting the most pounds of pennies! The penny drive was --- what may be the foundations new premiere annual fundraising program! Thanks to all schools who participated and a huge congratulations to Etowah City School and McMinn Central High School as the next largest supporters of our READING MAKES CENTS Penny Drive!
‘Igniting a Partnership Between Schools and the Community to Develop Quality Citizens’
McMinn County Education Foundation. All Rights reserved.
PO Box 2, Athens, Tennessee 37371-0002
phone 423.744.0019
fax 423.745.5696