On Monday, October 30, Liberty County REACH Scholars and their parents signed contracts, committing to satisfying the REACH program requirements, graduating from high school, and enrolling in a Georgia two-year or four-year postsecondary institution.

Liberty County School System has identified three eighth grade students for the 2023-24 REACH Scholar Cohort.

2023-2024 REACH Scholars Keiiana Kimble – Lewis Frasier Middle Jacquelyn Williams – Midway Middle Samona Williams – Snelson- Golden Middle Liberty County High Class of 2024 graduating REACH Scholar, Brandi Hines, was present at the ceremony and provided encouraging words to the new scholars about how the REACH program has made a difference in her life.

Liberty County School System Board Chair Verdell Jones provided the keynote address, reminding students that “they were chosen for this and they have the responsibility to carve a path that gives hope for those who come behind them.”

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia is the state’s first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. The mission is to ensure that Georgia’s academically promising students have the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school, enter a Georgia postsecondary institution, and achieve success.

Beginning in the eighth grade and through high school, REACH Scholars are paired with a mentor and an academic coach. Scholars must maintain good grades (2.5 GPA), behavior and attendance. Scholars who successfully complete the program and graduate from high school are awarded a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/ year) that can be used at a University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, or eligible private postsecondary institution. The scholarship is in addition to any other grant or scholarship the student receives.