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Kid Tag Art program raises about $35,000 this year; $320,000 raised over 10 years
Summary
Columbia County Schools’ Kid Tag Art fundraiser brought in roughly $35,000 this year and has raised about $320,000 over a decade; proceeds are distributed to elementary classrooms and supported by local sponsors.
Columbia County Schools’ Kid Tag Art program raised a little over $35,000 this year, with organizers saying the program has generated about $320,000 for the district over the past 10 years.
Kyle King, the presenter for the Kid Tag Art program, told the Columbia County School Board on May 13 that proceeds come from sales and sponsorships and that “every school was receiving almost $2,200 for their classroom with no school receiving less than $1,600.” He said the program has run 10 years and will continue as long as sponsors and art teachers participate.
The program invites every elementary student through fifth grade to draw a tag in art class; art teachers at each school pick winners and sponsors select tags tied to their businesses. King listed recurring sponsors in the room and thanked the community; he singled out First Federal Bank as the platinum sponsor for the year.
Board members and Superintendent Keith Cooley praised the program at the meeting, noting the funds provide classroom support that some districts lack. Board members highlighted the program’s community backing and described the presentation and student participation as “very well done” and “entertaining.”
King read a list of award-of-distinction winners and cited the sponsors by school. He said the program’s funds are distributed back to schools and classrooms rather than being part of the district operating budget.
The board did not take formal action on the Kid Tag Art program at the meeting; King’s presentation was informational and the board’s remarks were expressions of appreciation.
