Kids On Stage Foundation of Maury County, a nonprofit TN corporation, was founded in 1999 by Jim G. Barrier, CEO of Smelter Service Corporation in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, and is patterned after Kids On Stage Foundation, Inc. Williamson County (Tennessee), founded by Aubrey Preston in 1996.

KOS is a unique philosophy of learning in which the arts are integrated with the school's core curriculum of all the basics - math, science, social studies, English and reading.

It is a partnership between KOS Foundation of Maury County, the Maury County Public School System and the Mt. Pleasant Middle School of The Visual and Performing Arts.

KOS Foundation of Maury County was founded in an effort to make a difference in Mt. Pleasant and Maury County - to make certain the middle school is successful, and to help all the children of Maury County. The Foundation has provided equipment for Mt. Pleasant Middle School's arts wing and theatrics for the auditorium, which includes computers, sound, video and lighting equipment, as well as outfitting acoustics.

Vision Statement:

	To partner with the Maury County Public School System enhancing children's opportunities to learn through the visual and performing arts
	Promote creative and critical thinking through the KOS philosophy, which will awaken and enhance communication skills, self-confidence, cooperation and academic achievement

Mission Statement:

	To improve student academic performance, motivation, attendance and overall pride at school
	To make school fun so that kids will love it
	To put kids on stage at every opportunity to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and to nurture productive life skills through visual and performing arts
	To work with all facets of the entertainment industry to excite the children and the community about the Kids On Stage philosophy
	To organize after school and summertime programs
	To train students and educators through an arts-based curriculum and integrated academic course
	To support the vision of Mt Pleasant Middle School of The Visual and Performing Arts