Partners in Education

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District Community Partnerships

The Clarke County School District is “Better Together” because of our community partners — we share a commitment to educational achievement for today’s students and the preparedness of tomorrow’s workforce. The Partner in Education program works with corporate and civic partners to directly improve the school experience for children in the Clarke County School District. 

Interested in Becoming a Partner?

If you are interested in partnering with us, please complete this form and we will contact you to discuss how you/your organization can best support our students and schools.

Ideas for Ways to Partner with CCSD:

  • Provide incentives to motivate student achievement

  • Reward instructional personnel for their dedication to students and the community

  • Impart knowledge of real-life business to students

  • Assist the school in raising funds or making donations to enable the school to reach academic, technological, or other goals

2024-25 Teacher/Support Professional of the Year Award Sponsors:

Foundation for Excellence

Georgia United Credit Union

Akins Ford

Heyward Allen Motor Company

Peach State Federal Credit Union

Donations for the Teacher/Support Professional of the Year awards were provided by:

  • Chick-fil-A Alps Road

  • Raising Cane's

  • Flying Biscuit - Prince Avenue

  • Alumni Cookie Dough

  • Taqueria Del Sol

  • Andy's Frozen Custard

  • Bruster's Ice Cream

  • The Honey Baked Ham Company

  • Cafe Racer

  • Board & Brush Creative Studio

  • Marti's at Midday

  • Texas Roadhouse

  • Starbucks - Alps Road

  • Independent Baking Co.

  • Condor Chocolates

  • Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

  • Athens Running Company

  • Jittery Joe's

  • Whataburger - Lexington Road

  • Dunkin' Donuts

  • Newk's Eatery

  • Barberitos - Downtown

  • Trader Joe's

  • Cofer's Home and Garden Showplace

  • The Fresh Market

Employee of the Month Program

Support our Employee of the Month program through the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.

Businesses that donated to the November Employee of the Month gift bag included:

  • Five Points Yoga & Pilates for the People

  • Grail Bra Specialties

  • AthFest Educates

  • Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

  • Athens Parent Wellbeing

  • Athens Research and Technology, Inc.

  • BankSouth Mortgage

  • Canopy Studio

  • Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

  • Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful

  • Michele Pearson-Tucker, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

  • Jackson EMC

  • Little Light Co.

  • NorthPoint Counseling

  • Walton Gas

  • Oak House Distillery

  • The Classic Center

  • Rashe's Cuisine

  • Robins Financial Credit Union

  • More than Blinds

Holiday Luncheon

Special thanks to the following businesses who contributed to our District Office 2024 Holiday Luncheon:

  • Zaxby's (West Broad)

  • Chuck's Fish 

  • Farm Burger 

  • Kilwins 

  • Em's Kitchen 

  • Metro Diner 

  • Molly's Coffee Company 

  • Bear Hug Honey 

  • Chick-fil-A (Atlanta Highway)