Community Need
Strong partnerships among schools, nonprofits, churches, businesses, and volunteers have helped keep York County's rate lower than the rest of the state, but they haven't eliminated this challenge.
Food insecurity
Currently at all 5 middle schools, Aspire, and ATC, this Foundation program evolved to meet changing student needs by replacing many Back the Pack bags with on-campus access to food and hygiene products.
Care Closets
If you know one event to invite your friends, connect with community leaders, and showcase the Foundation's impact, this is the one. Saddle up for our largest, and most unforgettable, fundraiser of the year!
Neon Rodeo/Soirée
This household item has become a symbol of classroom creativity, with teachers using thousands every year for projects, charts, and student activities.
Crayons
Current Director of Operations.
Seth Pihanich/Keisha's Twin
The total number of elementary, middle and high schools in the Rock Hill School District, according to their webpage.
23
When a school or educator faces an urgent situation that cannot wait, this Foundation funding provides a rapid response.
Critical Needs Funding
This monthly Foundation initiative demonstrates that a relatively small investment can create a meaningful moment of appreciation for educators across Rock Hill Schools.
$500 on the 5th
This is the average amount teachers spend out of pocket on classroom supplies each year, nationally.
$895 (an increase of 49% since 2015)
This program operates under a new name to represent the extensive solutions for combating food insecurity across the Rock Hill School District.
Back the Pack 360
Under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, every Rock Hill Schools student receives this benefit at no cost.
This Foundation program invests directly in educators, allowing them to pilot new teaching strategies, purchase specialized resources, and create memorable learning experiences for students, totaling $85,000 last year.
Educator Grants
The Foundation believes bold asks lead to bold impact. Last year's largest single gift demonstrated what's possible with this contribution amount.
$30,000 (Elevation Church)
This percentage of American children live in a household considered 'food insecure'.
18.4%
This Foundation initiative brings together local businesses to invest in stronger schools, a stronger workforce, and a stronger Rock Hill community.
The Corporate Council
When businesses invest in Rock Hill Schools, they are also investing in this.
Workforce Development
During the 25-26 school year, this number of students receive weekly Back the Pack meals to help combat food insecurity over the weekend.
600
This council represents the belief that stronger schools are built when the entire community, including the faith community, comes together to invest in students' futures.
The Good Works Council
The number of students a teacher can impact over a 30-year career if they teach 25 students each year.
750 students!
This is the most important ingredient behind The Foundation's mission - and it isn't money.
Partnerships/Relationships
Contrary to what many people think, this is who can receive a Back the Pack bag in the Rock Hill School District.
Any student
If one pound of food represents one opportunity to support a student, imagine the impact of this many pounds of food distributed through Back the Pack last school year.
83,000 lbs
The most powerful endorsement of the Foundation's mission may come from those who experience it firsthand - this group gave over $115,000 of their own money to support student and educator opportunities.
Educators of Rock Hill Schools
This percentage of all U.S. teaching positions were either unfilled OR staffed by a teacher not fully certified for the assignment in 2024–2025.
12.5% (1 in 8 teachers)
On this year, the Foundation for Rock Hill Schools was federally recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
1989