Etowah County School Foundation

The Etowah County School Foundation is a non-profit organization, 501(C)(3), founded in 2005, managed by an eight member Board of Directors.

Mission The mission of the Etowah County School Foundation is to be a non-profit fund-raising organization that will generate and distribute resources to teachers and students of all Etowah County Schools for programs, activities, and projects to enhance the quality of education.

Vision We envision the Etowah County School Foundation to serve as an additional financial source to enhance instruction and provide students with excellence in education.

Etowah County School Foundation logo: an apple resting on top of a stack of books with six high school mascots

How Can I Support the Etowah County School Foundation?

There are several ways to support the Etowah County School Foundation. Tax-deductible donations and event sponsorships are the preferred ways individuals, corporations, and institutions may participate in foundation activities and campaigns.

To make a contribution or for more information, please contact:

Kim Reed Etowah County School Foundation 401 Broad Street Gadsden, AL 35901 Telephone: 256-549-7563 Email: Foundation@ecboe.org

Student Scholarship Checklist and Application

The Etowah County School Foundation is now accepting Student Scholarship Applications.

*Students should carefully read the checklist and application before submitting their application.

​ECSF Student Scholarship Requirements Checklist​

​ECSF Student Scholarship Application​

*April 7, 2026, is the deadline to submit a 2025-2026 Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship application.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted after April 7, 2026, will not be considered.

*Only high school seniors who attend one of the six Etowah County High Schools (Gaston, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Sardis, Southside, and West End) will be considered.

2026 Etowah County School Foundation Officers

Barry Bottoms-President

Christie Arther-Vice-President

Erin Grissom-Treasurer

Kim Reed-Secretary

2025-2026 Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship Recipients

Coming Soon!

Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk-Saturday, April 11, 2026
ECSF 5K Logo

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and show your support for the students of Etowah County Schools!

Join us for the Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk, set to take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the scenic Noccalula Falls. This trail run covers a gravel path, making for an exhilarating experience. The course will use Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails, clearly marked and easy to navigate for runners and walkers alike. Don't miss this opportunity to support education and fitness in our community!

Click RunSignup to register online.

Click 5K Run/Walk for a Registration form.

Click 5K Run/Walk for a Sponsorship form.

Click Noccalula Falls to view a map of the trails and information about the terrain.

5K Course: Start on the campground side to the Black Creek Trail to 1.0, then right on Red (Whatley), left on Purple (Cascade), straight to Green (Family Loop), and left back on Black Creek Trail back to the Chapel.

Click 5K Run/Walk for Course Map.