Henry County
Schools
REACH Georgia Scholarship Program
Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Program for 8th Grade Students
Henry County Schools is continuing its partnership with the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Program to provide scholarship opportunities to economically disadvantaged, academically promising Henry County 8th grade students.
Henry County Schools can have a maximum of eight (8) REACH Scholars each year. Potential HCS REACH GA Scholars must participate in an interview with a community member. REACH GA depends on a multi-tiered approach to supporting its scholars, inclusive of the following: Student Commitment, Parent or Guardian Commitment, Mentor Commitment, Academic Coach Commitment, Financial Scholarship, and Academic and Social Support. Upon successfully fulfilling all criteria until high school graduation, each scholar will receive $10,000 towards their college education.
Learn more about the REACH GA Scholarship.
REACH Signing Day
During the fall of the school year, REACH Georgia is given statewide recognition through press releases, social media and occasionally live media coverage as new scholars are inducted into the program. During this weeklong event, the REACH Georgia staff will travel the state to welcome new students to the REACH Scholarship program by attending as many REACH signing ceremonies as possible. During the REACH signing ceremony, students and their families commit to satisfying the program requirements, graduating from high school, and enrolling and completing college. They sign contracts during this ceremonial occasion agreeing to uphold program requirements, much like athletic signing day ceremonies. Additionally, the REACH Signing Day ceremony is the perfect opportunity to engage community stakeholders and supporters.
Donate/Sponsor a Scholar
Online donations may be made at https://donate.reachgafoundation.org/. Once on the page: click to continue. Complete the following information — be sure to select Henry County Schools as the school district
Donations may also be mailed directly to the REACH GA Foundation at REACH Georgia Foundation, 2082 East Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084. Tax ID Number: 47-3727250. Special branding opportunities are available to donors who make a significant donation.
Mentor Opportunities
If you would like to mentor a REACH GA Scholar, please contact Ingrid Worril-Kimpson at ingrid.worrill@henry.k12.ga.us.