Greenville Technical Charter High School recently received a $20,000 investment from the South Carolina Children’s Fund.
The philanthropic investment was announced on Sept. 18. A similar-sized investment was also made to the Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina, a statewide nonprofit organization.
The South Carolina Children’s Fund provides strategic investments to education organizations across the state. Christopher Ruszkowski, CEO of the South Carolina Children’s Fund, said the fund is committed to supporting schools and organizations that aim to expand and deepen their impact working with working with students and families.
“Today’s event celebrates not only one of the state’s public charter school pioneers, but also highlights best practices that should be adopted more widely across more South Carolina high schools,” Ruszkowski said. “These two investments recognize and celebrate achievements over the last quarter-century while looking ahead to structural changes needed in the next.”
Greenville Technical Charter High School was the first charter school established in South Carolina. The charter school currently serves approximately 540 students on the Greenville Technical College Barton Campus. Rhonda Gregory, principal at Greenville Technical Charter High School, said to be recognized and supported by the South Carolina Children’s Fund is both humbling and rewarding.
“For nearly 30 years, Greenville Technical Charter High School has offered a public charter school option for students and families in the Upstate,” Gregory said. “During that time, GTCHS has grown to serve more students each year while maintaining a small-community mindset.”
South Carolina Public School District Superintendent Chris Neeley and educational leaders from across the state visited Greenville Technical Charter High School on Sept. 18. Kevin Mason, the nonprofit’s executive director, said they are grateful for the South Carolina Children’s Fund’s investment in their work.
“This catalytic support allows us to elevate the voices of families and educators, shine a light on the challenges within our public education system, and advocate for high-quality charter schools,” Mason said. “Together, we can ensure that every child in South Carolina has greater access to the opportunities they deserve.”
