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Inspiring Students to Innovate: A Spotlight on Jason Bevil at Apison Elementary
For over 18 years, Jason Bevil has been a cornerstone of Hamilton County Schools (HCS), dedicating most of his career to fostering young...
Apr 15


Darren Hodges: Building Futures with Hamilton County Schools
Darren Hodges’ story begins like many others—he was just a young man stepping into the workforce, unsure of where the journey would take...
Apr 15


Senior Spotlight- Kelsey Boyd-Thompson
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Kelsey Boyd-Thompson, a remarkable 2024 graduate of Ooltewah High School, used her senior research capstone to...
May 17, 2024


Creating Student Supports through Innovative Partnerships
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Clifton Hills Elementary School Principal Lindsay Starnes is an excellent example of how using personalization and...
May 14, 2024


Teacher Appreciation Week- Caitlin Ellico
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Caitlin Ellico, a dedicated educator at Red Bank Elementary School, embodies the district's commitments through her...
May 6, 2024


Senior Spotlight- Lisa Lin
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Signal Mountain Middle High School student Lisa Lin has been accepted and committed to attending the Massachusetts...
Apr 20, 2024


Senior Spotlight- Jamarie Ballard, Spirit of the Sport
Chattanooga, Tenn. - In a testament to the spirit and resilience of our students, Tyner Academy's Jamarie Ballard has been honored with...
Apr 10, 2024


Otis in the AM
Chattanooga, Tenn. - East Hamilton launched a new era of their morning announcements, Otis, in the AM on March 25 with a live recording...
Apr 2, 2024


Loftis Launch Coffee Shop
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Congratulations to Loftis Middle School’s eighth-grade launch class for successfully opening their school coffee...
Mar 27, 2024


East Side is the Best Side- Principal of Year Greg Wilkey
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Hamilton County Schools proudly recognizes Greg Wilkey, Principal of East Side Elementary, as the 2023-2024...
Mar 19, 2024


Love and Reading at Orchard Knob Elementary
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Orchard Knob Elementary School (OKES), in collaboration with Love on a Leash, provides a heartwarming initiative...
Feb 28, 2024


I Love the World- Hunter Middle School
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Hunter Middle School classes, led by teachers Mr. Smith and Mr. Mayo, embarked on a heartwarming project titled "I...
Feb 17, 2024


Your Voice Has a Purpose
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Your Voice has a Purpose, This statement is the foundation of what Sarah Tullock, music teacher at Snow Hill...
Jan 10, 2024


Chattanooga Students Named Finalists for $400,000 TVA Grant to Boost School Energy Efficiency
Chattanooga, Tenn. - Five students from the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Science (CSAS) have been shortlisted for a $400,000 grant...
Dec 19, 2023


Kinsey Carpenter- Success through Opportunity- Choose Hamilton
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Sometimes, finding the perfect fit takes more than one try. For Kinsey Carpenter, a ninth-grade student at Hixson...
Nov 14, 2023


A Story of Forward Momentum for engaged students, families, and community
Since the 2020-2021 school year, chronic absenteeism has been a rising challenge for many schools in our district and across the nation....
Nov 10, 2023


Ashlee Hubbard-Heitz Student Support Coach Hixson
Chattanooga, Tenn- Ashlee Hubbard-Heitz, the new Student Support Coach at Hixson High School, is already reshaping the culture and...
Oct 25, 2023


Nolan Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Nolan Elementary School was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School on September 18. 353 schools were recognized...
Oct 12, 2023


HCS Named in Forbes Best Places to Work
Chattanooga, Tenn. - According to Forbes, Hamilton County Schools (HCS) has been named a top workplace in Tennessee. HCS, in addition to...
Oct 5, 2023


HCS Accelerates in Achievement and Growth
Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments....
Aug 23, 2023
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