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Welcome to the Smyrna Education Foundation!

Together, we’re empowering Smyrna’s public schools and inspiring a brighter future for our students.

Welcome back, Smyrna!

We’re excited to kick off a brand‑new year together.


As our students and teachers settle into the semester, the Smyrna Education Foundation is ready to keep supporting the amazing work happening across our schools. From core education grants that strengthen academic programs to mini‑grants that spark creativity and hands‑on learning, we love helping bring new ideas to life in classrooms all over Smyrna.


Our volunteers will be out in the community again this year — stocking Little Libraries, cheering on school events, and pitching in wherever we’re needed. And of course, we’ll continue celebrating the incredible educators and students who make Smyrna such a special place to learn.

We’re proud to stand behind our schools, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings. 


Here’s to another year of supporting, uplifting, and empowering Smyrna’s students.

2026 - 2027 Initiatives

- Fall Surge Grants

- Core Education Grants

- Smyrna Scholar Essay Contest

- Jonquil Scholarship

- Principal's Reception

- Impact Prom

- Grad Caps and Gowns

- AP Testing Fees

- CHS Math Review Sessions

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SEF Jonquil Scholarship

Taylor Hinton, Daniella Ojehe, Aminah Baxter, Mekel Gordan, Gabrielle Carroll



Bringing Learning to Life at Legoland Discovery Center

The Smyrna Education Foundation is proud to support Argyle Elementary’s fifth graders through our CORE Grant program—an investment that recently helped bring classroom learning to life in the most joyful way. Thanks to this grant, students and teachers spent an unforgettable day at the Legoland Discovery Center, where curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on exploration took center stage.


Throughout their visit, students transformed math and science concepts into real‑world experiences—designing and measuring Lego automobiles, testing their creations, and engaging in interactive STEM activities that sparked excitement and confidence. Between the roller coaster rides, collaborative building challenges, and shared lunchtime laughter, the day was filled with discovery and delight.


For many students, this field trip was more than an academic extension; it was a moment of inspiration and pure happiness. Seeing their faces light up reminded us why experiential learning matters and why community support makes such a lasting difference.


We are honored to play a role in creating opportunities that empower students to learn boldly, dream big, and build memories that stay with them. Thank you to Argyle’s dedicated teachers and incredible fifth graders for letting us be part of this special experience.

Fall Surge Grants: APPROVED!

Smyrna principals will receive $500 to help with expenses related to Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E) or Branding. Last year this grant supported STEAM education. In 2025, Norton Park Elementary used the funds to  engage 585 K–5 students in an arts-integrated science unit focused on animal habitats and adaptations and Campbell High purchased TI-36 calculators.

Teasley's Back to Football Friday

 

Smyrna Education Foundation volunteers show up for Smyrna schools in meaningful, hands‑on ways throughout the year, supporting events that strengthen students’ experiences and confidence. From helping students select gifts at Argyle Elementary’s holiday shops, to engaging with emerging talent at Campbell High School’s Career Fair, to guiding eighth graders through real‑world financial decision‑making at Griffin Middle School’s Reality U events, SEF volunteers bring energy, care, and community spirit to every campus they serve.


Follow us on Facebook to see all the ways SEF shows up for our schools.

Board Member Spotlight

Tanner Goldsmith

 Tanner Goldsmith joined SEF in 2024 and currently serves as Secretary. He was born and raised in Columbus, GA and moved to Smyrna after obtaining a Finance degree from UGA. Tanner owns a State Farm agency. He also serves as President of the Smyrna Optimist Club and on the Board of the Smyrna Business Association. 

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