Ruth Hill & Welch Elementary Schools
Reading Literacy Program
At Ruth Hill Elementary and Welch Elementary Site Coordinators, Cristal Malinofsky and Linda Bennett led a Reading Readiness program with a select small group of 1st & 2nd grade students, focusing on building strong early literacy skills. Students worked on phonics, letter sounds, sight words, and began reading strategies through fun, hands-on activities in a small group setting. Students enjoyed literacy activities and story time discussions, which helped boost both their confidence and excitement about reading. Financial support was made possible through Delta Community Credit Unions’ Philanthropic Fund Program.

Smokey Road Middle School
Financial Literacy Program
In partnership with Southern States Bank, a pilot program for a select group of ELEVATE caseload students at Smokey Road Middle School recently wrapped up this school year. The purpose of the program was to teach students about how to save, how to budget, how to write a check, career paths, college paths, what a paycheck looks like and electronic banking. Tara Davis, branch manager at Oak Hill Blvd and Kate Grant, Site Coordinator at Smokey Road worked together to come up with skills and lessons that they felt the students would benefit from.
“At Southern States Bank, our team takes pride in giving back to our community. Our partnership with Elevate Coweta to promote financial literacy not only connects with our mission, it also allows us to connect with the youth in our community to prepare them for future personal and business decisions that will lead them to a better financial well-being.”
Garnet Reynolds, Market President Southern States Bank

Facts & Figures
2024-25 End of Year Statistics
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we’re thrilled to share the remarkable strides our students have made. Thanks to the unwavering support of our mentors, teachers, and volunteers, ELEVATE Coweta Students has witnessed tangible success across our programs! From achieving a 92% graduation rate for our senior caseload students to expanding our mentorship program to over 300 volunteer mentors, this year has been a testament to the power of our community and dedication of our volunteers.

Making Life Better In Coweta
Success Stories
Our success stories are people who worked hard to graduate from high school in order to make a better life for themselves. Turning potential dropouts into high school graduates makes life better for everyone in Coweta County.
During the 2023 – 2024 school year, ELEVATE Coweta Students made a substantial impact in thousands of lives. We served a total 375 caseload students, as well as 2,197 individual students by supplying them with clothing, school supplies, and food. We also guided them in safe driving awareness and worked with them on college and career prep.

Facts & Figures
Student Caseloads
Caseload students are met with at least once a month. However, it is common for these students to meet with our staff Site Coordinators more often than that.
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