Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools

09/15/2026

🏓 SAVE THE DATE!

The Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools’ 3rd Annual Picklin’ for Profit Charity Pickleball Tournament returns on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at Carolina Pickleball Club in Hickory!

Mark your calendar and get ready to play for a great cause. Registration details are coming soon!

08/27/2026

Thank you to our Restaurant Week partners and families who dined out last spring! Together, you helped the Education Foundation raise over $25,000 for future teacher scholarships and innovative teacher grants. Please keep supporting these generous local restaurants!

08/12/2026

🏈 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL JAMBOREE 50/50 RAFFLE IS NOW OPEN! 🎟️

Get your tickets today for our Middle School Jamboree 50/50 Raffle hosted by the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools!

Not only could you walk away with cash, but 100% of the proceeds benefit Future Teacher Scholarships to support the next generation of educators in our community!

Come on out to support our middle school teams starting at 4:00 PM! Admission is $5.00, and concessions will be sold!

📅 Drawing: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM

📍 Location: Lenoir-Rhyne University | Helen & Leonard Moretz Stadium

🎟️ Do I need to be present to win? NO! You do not need to be present to win.

👉 Get your tickets now: givebutter.com/footballjamboree

Special thanks to our sponsor, Modern Nissan of Hickory, for supporting our students and future teachers!

12/19/2025

Congratulations to our Holly Jolly Half and Half Winner for 2025! Thank you to all our contributors and Merry Christmas!!!

12/19/2025

Check out our Holly Jolly Half & Half drawing for $4398.00! Thank you to all who contributed to our education foundation!

12/02/2025

🎉 We’re one week in — and the jackpot is growing! 🎉

Our Holly Jolly Half & Half is off to a great start with $930 raised so far… but we’re just getting started!

Help us surpass our $30,000 goal and get your chance to take home half the jackpot — just in time for the holidays. 🎄💰

Every ticket supports teacher and student scholarships, innovation grants, and more through the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools.

👉 Buy your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/hollyjolly2

Let’s keep the momentum going! 💎✨

Education Foundation for CCS Community 50/50 Raffle

12/02/2025

🎉 Calling All Sponsors! 🎉
We’re gearing up for the 2nd Annual “Picklin’ for Profits” Charity Pickleball Tournament—and we’d love for YOU to be part of the fun!
Join us on January 24, 2026 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center as we rally support for student scholarships and teacher innovation grants through the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools. 💙✨
Sponsorship levels range from Bronze to Gold Plus, with perks including:
🏓 Advertising on tournament towels
📣 Promotion on Education Foundation social media
👥 Access to 80,000+ staff, students, and families
📍 Court signage
🎤 Day-of acknowledgments and more!
Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to secure your spot and help make a big impact for our students and teachers!
Let’s serve up some support together! 🏆💙

11/24/2025

🎉 It’s BACK! Our Holly Jolly Half & Half is officially LIVE! 🎉
The Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools is kicking off our annual 50/50 Holly Jolly Half & Half Raffle—and this year, we’re aiming BIG with a $30,000 goal to support our students, staff, scholarships, and innovation grants across CCS!

💸 Raffle opens TODAY, November 24 at 8:00 AM
⏰ Ends December 19 at 1:30 PM
🎥 Winner announced LIVE on Facebook December 19 at 2:00 PM
🔗 Buy tickets now: https://givebutter.com/hollyjolly2

Ticket Prices:
• 1 Ticket = $5
• 3 Tickets = $10
• 7 Tickets = $20
• 20 Tickets = $50

✨ Please note: GiveButter may ask if you'd like to make an additional donation. Donations are appreciated, but they do not count as raffle tickets.

Every ticket purchased helps us raise funds for student and teacher scholarships, classroom innovation grants, and so much more. Let’s make this our biggest Holly Jolly yet—help us hit $30K!

🎄 Join the fun. Support CCS. Win big. 🎄

10/21/2025

🎾✨ Game on, Pickleballers! ✨🎾

We’re gearing up for the 2nd Annual Picklin’ for Profit Charity Pickleball Tournament, and registration is officially OPEN!

Join us Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center for a day of fun, competition, and community — all benefiting the Catawba County Schools Education Foundation.

💪 Divisions:
🏅 Women’s Doubles
🏅 Men’s Doubles
🏅 Mixed Doubles

Whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned pro, this event is your chance to rally for a great cause and help support CCS students and teachers!

👉 Register now before spots fill up: www.ccs-foundation.org/pickleball

10/10/2025

🎉 And our top Restaurant Week partners go to… El Paso Restaurants!
Both their North Center Street and Hwy 70 Hickory locations each donated over $2,000 to the Education Foundation — earning well-deserved bragging rights! 🌟

Your meals there help us provide resources, grants, and recognition for the amazing educators and students who make Catawba County shine.

Let’s keep those tables full — stop by either location and thank them for being champions for our schools!