2026 Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship Application Available
Graduating seniors attending Newton County Schools who meet the scholarship's qualifying criteria may apply. The deadline is Friday, April 3rd.
Guest Blog Post: Celebrating TMU and the Power of Community Investment
Through an NEF grant, Taylor Made University was able to purchase college dorm essentials for each of our five graduating seniors.
Join Our Growing List of PEACH Education Tax Credit Participants
See the names of your friends and neighbors who have already helped re-direct over $275,000 in GA state taxes to Newton County Schools.
NEF Announces Fall 2025 Teacher Grant Awards Totaling $27,000
Fund will support projects in literacy, STEM/STEAM, music, social studies, visual arts, and student wellness - enriching classrooms Pre-K through 12.
Absolics and NEF Launch New STEM Fund to Support NCS High Schools
The partnership will advance STEM programs, strengthen classroom innovation, and expand hands-on learning opportunities.
The GEMs of Newton County Schools 2025-2026
Did you know that more than 120 employees of Newton County Schools donate each month to NEF through payroll giving? We are so grateful that they are ALL IN FOR KIDS.
United Bank Boosts Local Education through PEACH Education Tax Credit
United Bank's participation directly supports programs that equip Newton County students with valuable skills and resources.
NEF and NCS present at Georgia School Board Assoc. Annual Conference
The session focused on how an education foundation can bring a community together in support of public schools and students.
Newton Board Members Support Special Olympics Bowling
NEF board members helped out at a monthly Special Olympics bowling tournament - a program supported by an NEF grant.
Keep your Taxes in Newton County to Support Newton County Kids!
Take advantage of the PEACH Education Tax Credit offered by the GA Foundation for Public Education, and put your taxes to work for local students and schools.
NEF Teacher Grant Cycle Now Open: Apply by November 21, 2025!
These grants are open to teachers and staff at Newton County Schools and are designed to enhance learning for our students.
REAP Partnership Highlighted at International Dyslexia Conference
Representatives from NEF, NCS, and REAP shared how our collaborative model is making a difference for teachers and students in Newton County.
Guest Blog Post: New Technology Association at Indian Creek MS
Indian Creek Middle School Technology Student Association thanks NEF and Views on Learning for start-up support.
NCS Teachers and Staff: Help Your School Win an Extra Grant!
We are having a friendly competition to see which school will have the highest percentage of their staff sign up for payroll giving.
NEF Honors Winners of Superintendent Gallery Art Event
NEF Board Member Michelle Jenkins awards gift cards to winners and highlights the strong partnership with Newton County Schools.
NEF Literacy Collaboration Hosts Best-Selling Author Tiffany Jackson
Ninth grade students from Alcovy HS and Newton HS will hear from nationally acclaimed author and receive a signed copy of her new book from NEF.
NEF Collaboration Brings Award-Winning Author Derrick Barnes to Newton
Students from Cousins MS and Liberty MS will hear from nationally acclaimed author and receive a signed copy of his new book from NEF.
Guest Blog Post: Robotics Coach Shares World Championship Update
Coach Zachary Pitts shares an update on how the three robotics teams from NCCA fared during the World Championship Competition.
Pinnacle Bank Keeps Tax Dollars Local with the PEACH Education Tax Credit
Local bank makes a big investment in Newton County students with their particpation in Georgia's Peach Education Tax Credit Program.
Guest Blog Post: Madison Forsythe on life after Newton County Schools
NEF scholarship recipient, Madison Forsythe, shares highlights from her freshman year at Oxford College of Emory University.
Guest Blog Post: Notes on Navigating Newton County for NEF
NEF Board Member Jill Morehouse Lum shares how crisscrossing the county for NEF makes Newton County feel like one big neighborhood.
NEF Grants $100,000 to the Newton College and Career Academy
Funds were raised from individuals and businesses who participated in the PEACH Education Tax Credit
Guest Blog Post: Michelle Jenkins Reflects on her NEF Board Service
Michelle shares what occupies her time as her son gets ready to move on from the NC STEAM Academy.
NEF Sponsors Inaugural HERO Awards Hosted by Newton County Schools
All Heroes will receive NEF gift of $200 and District HERO of the YEAR, Chandra Mitchell was presented with $1,000.
NEF Awards $50,000 in Teacher Grants Bringing Annual Total to $100,000!
Funds will support a variety of great projects that enhance learning for students across the district in a variety of ways.
NEF Receives $10,000 Grant for Robotics Teams headed to World Championship
Grant from Views on Learning will cover competition costs for all three competitive robotics teams from NCCA to compete.
NEF Teacher Grant Cycle Now Open for All NCS Teachers and Staff
We love helping Newton County Schools teachers and staff turn their great ideas into impact for our students!
Guest Blog Post: Ella Anderson, NEF Intern, Oxford College
NEF Intern Ella Anderson reflects on the importance of Black history after meeting local leaders.
2025 Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship Application Available
Graduating seniors from Alcovy High School, Eastside High School, and Newton High School can now apply.
Roster Set for Harlem Wizards vs. Teachers and other Hometown Heroes
What do you get when you cross a basketball game with a broadway show? The Harlem Wizards!
Newton High School Alum Donates $25,000 to Close the Opportunity Gap
Generous Alumni gift will expand access to enrichment opportunities for students who would otherwise not be able to afford them
Grant to NEF Will Bring STEM Programming to Washington Street
Three programs that provide hands-on STEM/STEAM activities will bring engaging workshops to students at the Washington Street Community Center.
NEF Awards close to $30,000 in Fall Teacher Grants
Newton Education Foundation awarded over $30,000 to fund 14 innovative projects that will enhance education and student engagement across Newton County Schools.
Published Authors to Visit Newton County Schools
Award-winning authors will visit Newton County elementary schools through an innovative partnership with the new Ideas Festival on the Oxford Campus of Emory University.
NEF Receives $94,000 USDA Farm to School Grant
NEF was awarded a Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program Grant to fund a collaboration that will expand Newton County Schools’ existing Farm to School efforts.
Snapping Shoals EMC Supports NEF Literacy Pilot
Snapping Shoals EMC's Operation Round Up Program recently awarded NEF a grant of $5,000 to support our Literacy Partnership with Newton County Schools.
NEF Board Member featured in Newton Community Magazine
Read about why NEF Board member Wendy Rodriguez is excited to give back to her community in this piece by NEF Board member Gabriel Stovall.
NEF Announces New Board Member Cohort
Newton Education Foundation (NEF) is pleased to announce that six new members will join the Board of Directors in May.
Newton Education Foundation Relaunches with ‘All in for Kids’ Campaign
Newton Education Foundation members, school system officials and community supporters celebrate with a ribbon-cutting for…
Newton Education Foundation – Supporting NCSS Since 2009
The Newton Education Foundation, which recently held a community relaunch, has worked tirelessly to support…







































