Marietta Schools Foundation

After a loooong process, the Lemon Street Elementary School was placed on the National Register of Historic Places earlier this year.
You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 5, at 11:00am for a celebration and an unveiling of our “official” National Register plaque.
RSVP at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKJD1fvQQG9Q0IjtxfL0u8af9RRYa-dKeRORYE06JK1vx_7g/viewform

GO BIG BLUE!

Friday Nights at Northcutt are back‼️

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 Sam Couvillon 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 Steve Thunder Tumlin 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿! 🐔

The Gainesville High School Red Elephants, representing the City of Gainesville, Georgia, take on the Marietta High School Blue Devils, representing the City of Marietta, Ga., Government, at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday), Aug. 16, at Northcutt Stadium in Marietta – the opening game of the high-school football season. 🏈

With Gainesville known as the “Poultry Capital of the World” and Marietta known as home of iconic landmark “The Big Chicken,” the mayors have decided – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘰 – that the LOSER has to buy the WINNER some delicious CHICKEN! Should Gainesville win, Mayor Tumlin will treat Mayor Couvillon to a chicken dinner under the 50-foot-plus-tall Big Chicken, plus a Big Chicken pin. Should Marietta win, Mayor Couvillon will treat Mayor Tumlin to some fresh, local poultry. 🍗

Who will the winner be? Only time will tell! Until then, ! We know both teams will give it their all. 🎉

THROUGH THE YEARS ... Reid Brown was born in Gainesville, Georgia on June 9, 1934. Having moved to Marietta with his family in his early years, he graduated from Osborne High School in 1951 as Valedictorian of his class.

After graduation, he attended Campbellsville Junior College in Campbellsville, Kentucky, from which he graduated in 1953. From there, Mr. Brown went to Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He graduated from there in 1956 with a B.A. in History. He went on to seek further study at University of Georgia, receiving a M.Ed. Degree in 1966 and an Ed.S. Degree in 1970.

Mr. Brown's teaching experience includes teaching eighth grade math at Marietta High and Park Street Schools from 1956-1963; Principal of Waterman Street School from 1963-1969; and, of course, Principal of West Side Elementary from 1969 to 1991.

Visitation:
AUG 19. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home
180 Church Street, N.E.
Marietta, GA 30060

Funeral Service:
AUG 20. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Marietta
148 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Brown’s family, and to with the thousands of students and educators he positively impacted during his life and tenure as the West Side principal.

Mr. Brown’s legacy lives on today in many ways, including the origination of our school mascot, the gymnasium and music building, the Polk Street marquee, and the belief that all students will be loved, nurtured, and provided an excellent education when they walk through the doors of West Side.

“Be the best bee you can be.”
-Mr. Brown

The Marietta Schools Foundation had a great time yesterday celebrating national root beer float day by surprising the staff at Lockheed Elementary with a root beer floats. Watch out Marietta City Schools you never know where you might catch us next!

Marietta mourns the loss of a cherished and beloved member of our community. Rupert Raines passed away the morning of August 5, 2024 at the age of 86. He was a graduate of Marietta High School and was married to Beverly Sanders. He served in the Marietta Police Department rising to the rank of Assistant Chief. As a young police officer, he was injured in the gas explosion at Atherton’s Drug Store on Marietta Square that occurred on Halloween night in 1963.

He was very involved with the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Marietta First Methodist Church. Rupert and his wife Beverly had an open door policy for young teenagers. They had bulletin boards in their home full of MHS class photos.

Later on, Rupert served as bailiff in Cobb County Superior Court for Judge Adele Grubbs and Judge Kim Childs. He served as bailiff for 19 years. Last year he was inducted into the Marietta City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame as a contributor. Rupert was present for many athletic endeavors at Marietta High School, especially football and basketball games. Years ago, he would es**rt the football team to away games.

His celebration of life will be held on August 9, 2024 at Marietta First United Methodist Church. The family visitation at 1:00 in the parlor, the service will be at 2 o’clock. Followed by a reception in the family life hall at 3 o’clock.

Rupert is survived by his daughter Alicia Naumik and her husband, Paul; son, Kevin Raines and his wife, Elaine; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Camp and her husband, Jake, Morgan Robinson and her husband, Wes; great grandchildren, Ellis and Daniella. He is also survived by his sister, Winnie-Sue Quarels, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Flowers are appreciated, but the family requests contributions be made to Marietta First United Methodist Church or to the Marietta Schools Foundation (www.mariettaschoolsfoundation.com)

The Marietta Schools Foundation was proud to be a co-sponsor of the Marietta City Schools Back to School Kick-Off. It was awesome to have the opportunity to welcome back the best and brightest faculty and staff. Looking forward to an amazing 2024-2025 school year!

The Marietta Schools Foundation would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Sam Storey for his service as MSF Board President. Board service is one of the toughest volunteer roles and Mr. Storey took his duties with dedication, grace and seriousness. Thank you Sam for your commitment to the Marietta Schools Foundation and the Marietta City Schools. (Pictured with Mr. Storey incoming MSF President Mr. John Clotfelter).

Rising MMS 7th graders and families! Get ready for your Be Somebody Orientation happening on July 19th at Marietta Middle School. Use the QR code to register for your session today!

🍽️ Free Meals for All Kids! 🥳 From June 4th to June 28th, provided by the YMCA.Don't miss out!

🍽️ ¡Comidas gratis para todos los niños! 🥳 Del 4 al 28 de junio, proporcionadas por el YMCA ¡No te lo pierdas! Marietta City Schools Marietta City Schools Partners + Friends The Y

Checkout page 5 of the senior edition of the Pitchfork. https://issuu.com/mhspitchfork/docs/issue_6_2024?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Congratulations class of 2028! You did it!! Marietta Schools Foundation was pleased to be a sponsor of the MMS 8th Grade Walk. Marietta Middle School

THE MARIETTA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION paid out over $73,500 this year towards scholarships and awards to 26 deserving students. Please join the Foundation in offering our Congratulations and well wishes as these graduates take their next journey!
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The MSF was pleased to sponsor 5th grade Glow Day at A.L. Burruss Elementary. What a creative way for students to review for the upcoming math Milestones.

Happy National Principals Day! Your commitment to the students of MCS is invaluable.

Happy ! Thank you to our principals who make every day Special. Different. Better. Here’s to the leaders who inspire us all year round!

MHS Class of 1965 Celebrate 59th Reunion Twenty-seven members of the Marietta High School Class of 1965 recently gathered at The Varsity to celebrate their 59th reunion.

Nominate a well deserving MCS educator for a chance to win a hot tub!

Hot Tub for a Hero: Teacher Edition Georgia Spa Company will award a hot tub to a very deserving teacher through the Georgia Spa Gives Back Program in 2024. Nominations will be accepted April 1-30, 2024.

'Last Hurrah': Marietta High Seniors Take First Flight MARIETTA — Three Marietta High School seniors are soaring to new heights this weekend.