Thrilling 'Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?' Event Raises $47,000
This year's Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” held February 8 at Stuart W. Cramer High School showcased the knowledge and teamwork of local schools and community business partners, generating excitement and raising approximately $47,000 for teacher grants.
The Gaston County Educational Foundation organized the event, which featured spirited competition among schools and their business partners.
Kiser Elementary and their business partner, NexGen, claimed first place, impressing everyone with their expertise. Rankin Elementary and Clariant secured second place, while New Hope Elementary and CaroMont Health finished third.
Tindol Subaru made a significant impact with a donation of more than $12,800 through their Share the Love campaign.
The funds raised will support grants benefiting teachers, enhancing educational opportunities for students throughout Gaston County.
The event highlighted the strong collaboration between schools and local businesses, emphasizing the community’s commitment to education.
Participating school and sponsors
Caromont Health and New Hope Elementary
Dominion Energy and Lowell Elementary
GSM Services and Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Steelfab and Catawba Heights Elementary
McAdenville Woman’s Club and McAdenville Elementary
Encore Bank and Robinson Elementary
Fleetnet America and W.B. Beam Intermediate
GEMS and Chapel Grove Elementary
East Gastonia Rotary and North Belmont Elementary
Wells Fargo and Sherwood Elementary
Firestone Fibers and Textile and Sadler Elementary
Tindol Subaru and Gardner Park Elementary
Clariant Corp and Rankin Elementary
Piedmont Lithium and Belmont Central Elementary
NextGen and Kiser Elementary
Courage Kia and Brookside Elementary
Rotary Club of Gastonia and Bess Elementary
Freightliner and Pinewood Elementary
Kiser Elementary and NexGen celebrate their victory at the "Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?"