The students of Big Ridge Elementary are learning about investing into their future.

Hamilton County Schools said charitable givers Dane and Sheila Boyington gave a gift to all the kindergarten and first-grade students: an extra $50 in their Chattanooga Future Fund savings account.

Big Ridge students get bonus money for Chattanooga Future Fund

Shelia and Dane Boyington are proud former Big Ridge Elementary parents, who are giving back, with $50 donations to each kindergarten and first grade student.

The program, which started in January of this year, is intended to boost children's college and career savings early to assist students in their post-graduation plans.

Every kindergartner and middle schooler in Hamilton County Schools have $100 in this special savings account. They c

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