"Beyond the basics."
Striving to bridge gap between state funding for basic education and the true cost of an excellent education - one that will prepare our students for success after high school. The Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation - an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 organization - advocates for a strong system of public education
and seeks to enhance basic educational opportunities for all students b
05/21/2026
GCSEF is grateful for these wonderful students and honored to be a part of continuing Jim Winfree’s legacy through the Joy of Music Scholarships!
Jim Winfree’s Musical Legacy Carried On Through Scholarships, Former Students Jim Winfree, a well-known organist and music educator in Greeneville, passed away in January at the age of 87, but
05/12/2026
We are so proud of these students!
Greeneville City Schools Foundation Character Education Award Winners Recognized Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation Character Education Award recipients were recognized during Monday night's Greeneville City Schools Board of Education
05/01/2026
We are so proud of GCS Education Foundation Executive Board member Amy Weems, pictured second from right, for being recognized at the Volunteer Spirit Awards! Amy received a well-deserved Honorable Mention award out of a list of several nominees for the countless hours she has spent volunteering her time in support of public education in our community over the years. Amy has been, and continues to be, an indispensable GCSEF board member! Thank you to Greeneville Youth Builders and the Jones family for organizing the awards event and supporting volunteerism in Greeneville and Greene County!
Photo Credit: Eliza Girton
04/06/2026
The application deadline for the Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship is coming up Friday! Scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 10 to be considered.
The Greeneville City Schools (GCS) Education Foundation is accepting applications for the Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship. The family of the late Caroline Barry Russell has endowed this $1,000 scholarship in honor of the Russell matriarch’s legacy of service in education.
Mrs. Russell graduated from Greeneville High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from East Tennessee State University and dedicated her career to the Greeneville City Schools. She served as a beloved educator at Greeneville Middle School for 28 years.
The Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship is open to seniors at Greeneville High School intending to pursue a career in education from East Tennessee State University, Tusculum University, or the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Recipients will be awarded based on academic achievement, future goals in the field of education, community service, and financial need. The application deadline is April 10.
Application packets available at the link below:
Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation The family of the late Caroline Barry Russell has endowed this $1,000 scholarship in honor of the Russell matriarch’s legacy of service in education. Mrs. Russell graduated from Greeneville High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from East Tennessee State .....
