Baldwin County School District is proud to announce the new cohort of 2023 REACH Scholars: Allyson Roman-Lopez, Shakyne Dubose, Naomi Barnes, Kaylin Quinn, and Travis Butler. These outstanding students, along with their parents, participated in the REACH Signing Ceremony held at Oak Hill Middle School on December 11th, cementing their commitment to surpassing the rigorous academic and behavioral standards outlined in the program. The ceremony was presided over by Principal Manzie Broxton, Superintendent Dr. Noris Price, Deputy Superintendent Matt Adams, Amy Taylor, 8th Counselor as well as leaders from across the Baldwin community.
REACH, which stands for Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen, is Georgia's pioneering needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. Aligned with the mission to ensure that Georgia's brightest minds receive the academic, social, and financial support necessary for high school graduation, college access, and postsecondary success, REACH Scholars who complete the program are awarded a $10,000 scholarship. For those choosing to attend partner colleges like Georgia College, Central Georgia Technical College, or Georgia Military College, the scholarship amount increases to $20,000. This scholarship is in addition to other grants or scholarships the students may receive, including HOPE.
Behind the scenes, the Baldwin County School System Charter Foundation of Excellence plays a crucial role in securing the success of these scholars. With a requirement of contributing $1,500 per REACH Scholar, totaling $7,500, the foundation diligently raises funds to support this initiative, ensuring that the REACH Scholarship Program is funded each year.
Thank you so much to the following donors for sponsoring our REACH Scholarship Program: The Baldwin County School System Charter Foundation, Century Bank & Trust, Exchange Bank, Central Georgia Technical College, Georgia Power, The GEO Group Foundation, Garbutt Construction, Baldwin County Family Connection, Baldwin County NAACP, Jeri Littman in Honor of Helen R. Littman, Dr. Gloria Wicker, Lyn Chandler, and Wes Cummings. Your support of our REACH Scholarship Program is greatly appreciated!
For those inspired to join this noble cause, the Baldwin Charter School System Foundation for Excellence welcomes inquiries from individuals and organizations interested in supporting the REACH Scholarship Program. For more information, please contact the Board of Education Office at 478-457-3303 or visit the Baldwin Charter School System Foundation for Excellence at www.bcsdfoundation.org. Together, we continue to foster a culture of educational achievement, pride, and support in Baldwin County. Congratulations to the REACH Scholars of 2023!
