WALTON FACILITIES FOUNDATION INC
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Mission Statement
Walton High School Foundation, Inc. (previously called Walton Facilities Foundation, Inc.) was established in 1992, and is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to raise and dedicate funds exclusively for enrichment, enhancement, and preparation of students at Walton High School. Focus is placed specifically in "gap" areas where Cobb County Tax Dollars have been exhausted. The Walton High School Foundation provides a distinct and essential role in improving the quality of student education by supporting teachers and administrators, providing up-to-date technology and supplies, and reducing class sizes in core curriculum subject areas to enhance student achievement, and much more. By supporting the Foundation, you are investing in your child’s education, as well as tomorrow’s leaders and problem solvers. Any donation made to the Foundation qualifies as tax-deductible. We appreciate your support!
About This Cause
The groundwork for a foundation at Walton began in the late 1980's. At this time, the concept of school foundations were not commonplace. In the early 1990s, the Walton Facilities Foundation was founded. This organization was changed to be called the Walton High School Foundation in Spring of 2014. The Walton High School Foundation (WHSF) wanted to operate independently of the Cobb County School District (CCSD), and took careful legal steps to ensure this autonomy and confidentiality. WHSF operates independently from CCSD, and has complete discretion as to the use funds, which are 100% allocated to Walton High School only. Initially, collected funds were used to improve the facilities to provide a much needed face lift to some public areas of the school (fresh layer of paint, as well as providing furniture for the Front Office, etc). Focus quickly shifted to wellness and then technology. Hand sanitizer pumps were installed in all the hallways, as well as other assistive measures as the school has expanded its infrastructure. Technological needs were addressed to assist with tracking grades, and an on-line SAT PREP Course. With the county budget cuts, the Foundation's focus has recently shifted again to the goal of Class Size Reduction. Because of the superb support of Walton Families, funds were channeled to support FIVE experienced part time teachers for the 2014-15 school year. This reduced overall classroom sizes from a potential 31-37 students per class, to an average of 26-28 students per class instead. The average Walton class size is significantly lower that most CCSD high schools. The Walton High School Foundation played a significant role in the SPLOST IV process and approval of the complete Walton High School re-build. The Foundation has played many roles throughout the years and is highly adaptable to the current needs of Walton High School. The WHSF has always been about the needs of the students. Along with the Administration, it will continuously evaluate and prioritize those needs. Together with family, student, and staff support, the Walton High School Foundation is committed to the success of our students.