Together We Grow

Our Vision Is A Community Enriched By The Meaningful Contributions From Our Students

Upcoming Event

Race for a Reason

When:

March 22, 2025

Registration Now Open!

The Joseph Sams School will host the 21st Annual Race for a Reason 5K Run/Walk/1 Mile Fun Run/Tot Trot/Honor Walk. This event, which is held in honor of our students, will benefit The Joseph Sams School and the 20th Anniversary of the race will be a celebration with added activities.

Welcome to
The Joseph Sams School

The Joseph Sams School, Inc. is a private, non-profit school serving children from birth through twenty-two years of age who have mild to severe intellectual and/or physical disabilities or diagnosed developed disabilities. The school provides intense educational training as well as speech and language therapy for its students.

Event Calendar

View upcoming and past events on the calendar below.

Mar
22
Sat
Race For A Reason 5k @ Fayette Senior Services
Mar 22 all-day

 

Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring event, bringing together runners and walkers from across metro Atlanta to support our school and students with special needs. Whether you’re up for the challenge of the 5K, a breezy 1-mile Fun Run, or the adorable Tot Trot, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to race for a great cause!

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May
17
Sat
Annual Dinner Dance & Auction 2025 @ Camp Southern Ground
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us for the 38th Annual Dinner Dance & Auction at Camp Southern Ground, hosted on Saturday, May 17th, 2025.

Get ready for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and giving back to the community!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tickets and tables will go on sale on March 22.

 

Oct
3
Fri
Clays for a Cause @ Cherokee Rose Sporting Clays & Helice
Oct 3 all-day

We are excited to be Host Sponsors for the 2025 Clays For A Cause Tournament benefitting The Joseph Sams School. We look forward to you joining us and continuing a great tradition at the 2025 event on Friday, October 3 at Cherokee Rose Sporting Clays & Helice in Griffin, GA.

More details coming soon!

 

Are You Interested in Becoming an Event Sponsor or Volunteer?

The Joseph Sams School, Inc. is always looking for volunteers in the classroom or to help with fundraising. If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor or volunteer with us, please contact us!

Our School

The Joseph Sams School is located in Fayetteville, Georgia and currently serves children from several Georgia counties. The school provides intense educational training as well as speech and language therapy for its students. There are no geographic restrictions for admission in our private not for profit organization.

Our Approach

The goal of the programs offered at The Joseph Sams School is to support and educate individuals to become productive members of society and experience greater independence in life. We maintain a strong relationship with school families and have extensive support from parents and community members.

Our Staff

In addition to providing educational and therapeutic programs and services to children with disabilities, our staff also offers consultative services to outside programs developing similar strategies, works with private therapists and physicians, and offers one-on-one tutoring.

JSS News & Updates

Thank You Heritage Community Foundation!

Thank You Heritage Community Foundation!

Words are not enough to thank Heritage Community Foundation for their generous grant for the purchase of a new activity chair. Their support of the Joseph Sams School and other non-profit organizations in our community is appreciated beyond measure! Our...

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Thank You to The Clothes Less Traveled

Thank You to The Clothes Less Traveled

We would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to The Clothes Less Traveled for granting us $6,000 in support of our general operations!  On behalf of our children, their families, the staff, and the Board of Directors, we thank the Clothes Less Traveled for their...

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Thank You John and Mary Franklin Foundation!

Thank You John and Mary Franklin Foundation!

We are delighted to receive a grant award of $5,000 to fund our general operations from the John and Mary Franklin Foundation!  We want to thank the Foundation for once again helping to make a difference in the lives of so many deserving children and their...

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Work With Us

Employment at The Joseph Sams School is an opportunity to join highly qualified faculty who seek to challenge young people to their fullest potential while establishing strong relationships.

You may download a job application from the button below.

For more information, please contact us.

Have Questions?

Feel free to contact us using the information below or contact us online by filling our our online contact form.

Phone

770-461-5894

Fax

770-461-5223