Big Ridge Elementary students receive a bright financial boost
Big Ridge Elementary students embark on a financial journey with bonus funds in their Chattanooga Future Fund accounts.
The students of Big Ridge Elementary in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently discovered a delightful surprise in their educational journey. Thanks to the generosity of Dane and Sheila Boyington, every kindergarten and first-grade student received an additional $50 in their Chattanooga Future Fund savings account, aimed at encouraging early investment in their futures.
A Gift with Legacy: Boyingtons’ Connection to Big Ridge
Dane and Sheila Boyington, proud parents of Big Ridge Elementary alumni, chose to contribute to the community that supported their family. Committed to nurturing future generations, Sheila Boyington shared, “Even a small gift from our community can reach students and parents in a personal way.”
A Program with Purpose: Helping Students Dream Big
This innovative program, initiated at the start of the year, aims to financially empower students for post-graduate plans such as college or trade school by providing them with early savings opportunities. It highlights the importance of financial literacy and planning by allowing students to envision their future careers, a sentiment enriched by the students’ heartwarming exercise of writing down their aspirations.
Investing in Dreams: The Community’s Enthusiasm
Deputy Superintendent Sonia Stewart, present at the event, motivated students by reminding them that such investments echo the community’s belief in their potential. “We believe in you,” Stewart affirmed, inspiring students to dream boldly about their futures.
A Broader Goal: Thriving Beyond School
According to Local 3 News, Hamilton County Schools emphasizes the goal of having every community it serves actively participating in and benefiting from strategic educational advancements. This endeavor is part of Chattanooga 2.0’s larger initiative, supported by the Tennessee Department of Treasury and Pinnacle Bank, to ensure a future where students can thrive unhindered by financial barriers.
Students, local educators, and the broader community are all contributors to this educational enrichment, showing that when investments begin early, the impact resonates well beyond the school years.
This is not merely a financial initiative but a path that leads students to prospects, making them realize their dreams while providing an unequivocal message — they matter, their dreams matter, and their future is bright.
