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  • June 16, 2010
    Dr. Scales announces new principals
    Assistant principals promoted to head up three schools
  • June 03, 2010
    Three New Principals Join Hamilton County Schools
    Brown Middle, Signal Mountain Middle High School and Snow Hill Elementary welcome new leadership.
  • May 25, 2010
    Dr. Scales announces new Red Bank Middle Principal
    Superintendent Dr. Jim Scales is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Stacy Stewart as the new principal of Red Bank Middle School.
  • May 19, 2010
    Normal Park Hosts Year-End Exhibit Night
    Community open house and family night will showcase student exhibits and innovative approach to learning.
  • May 18, 2010
    Opening Ceremony for Organic Garden
    Hixson High School to provide students with a model for eating healthy
  • May 17, 2010
    FUND FOR EXCELLENCE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
    Eight 2010 graduates of Hamilton County Schools have been selected to receive a $1,000 college grant from the Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence.
  • May 10, 2010
    Local Magnet School Dedicates Wetland
    Environmental habitat offers educational opportunities for all grade levels
  • May 7, 2010
    Dr. Scales announces new principals
    Sitting principals to fill retirements at Big Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Nolan and Hardy Elementary Schools
  • May 6, 2010
    CSLA Named Top Elementary Magnet School in Nation
    K-8 school also received $2500
  • April 30, 2010
    Hamilton County Schools Holds Race to the Top Summit
    Meeting with community stakeholders to feature Governor and other officials
  • April 6, 2010
    E4TN gets stimulus funds to expand online learning
    Hamilton County to be regional site
  • April 5, 2010
    TEACH/Here Recruiting Deadline Fast Approaching
    Innovative teacher residency initiative is recruiting highly qualified math and science teachers for Knox and Hamilton County schools
  • March 29, 2010
    Tennessee Receives Race to the Top Funds
    Hamilton County to receive about $11 million in four years
  • March 29, 2010
    Tennessee Receives Race To The Top Funds
    Frequently Asked Questions
  • March 24, 2010
    Hamilton County Schools Honors 2010 Teachers of the Year
    Three educators to be given royal treatment at luncheon
  • March 22, 2010
    Kindergarten Parent Survey Finds At Risk Children Less Likely to Access Early Interventions
    Survey points to need to focus on early childhood interventions for K-12 success
  • March 18, 2010
    Davenport Makes Long-term Commitment to Principal Leadership Academy
    Local businessman supports thorough preparation for aspiring principals
  • March 4, 2010
    Unum Makes Major Contribution to Principal Leadership Academy
    Academy will help prepare assistant principals for top leadership role
  • February 18, 2010
    Bethel Bible Village honored Hamilton County Schools counselors and social workers at a special luncheon.
  • February 1, 2010
    First Goodwill service dog to be trained locally arrives in Hamilton County
    Students and staff donated $25,000 to buy and train “Hamilton”
  • January 26, 2010
    Hamilton County Middle Schoolers Outpace Nation on EXPLORE Test
    Nationally normed test shows increases across the board on ACT predictor
    ACT EXPLORE Results for 2010
  • January 15, 2010
    Ooltewah High Student heads to Washington DC
    Jeremy Stevens will represent Tennessee at US Senate Youth Program
  • January 5, 2010
    Unum invests $50,000 in Hamilton County classrooms through the Strong Schools Grants Program
    Mini grants are given to 58 Hamilton County public school teachers
  • December 19, 2009
    Local competition set for November 21 at TVA facility
    Money will pay for technology and teacher training at three high schools
  • November 13, 2009
    Schools partner with TVA on robotics
    Local competition set for November 21 at TVA facility
  • November 3, 2009
    2009 Report Card Press Conference
    Press Packet 
  • October 28, 2009
    Magnet School Application Process Begins Sunday
    Students can apply through January 31, 2010
  • October 21, 2009
    Dr. Scales Announces Interim Principal for Hardy Elementary
  • October 8, 2009
    Magic Johnson at Normal Park Upper
  • October 7, 2009
    Interim Principal placed at CSAS
  • September 15, 2009
    Dupont Elementary named 2009 Blue Ribbon School
    Local elementary one of 314 across country to receive designation for achievement
  • September 2, 2009
    Calvin Donaldson Community Gala Set for September 12
    Event hosted by local officials to promote community togetherness
  • September 1, 2009
    BlueCross donates 555 printers to local schools
    Technology will be used in the classrooms at all 78 schools
  • August 31, 2009
    EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES $77,000 GRANT FROM LOWE’S
    Grant will enhance use of technology in Construction Academy
  • August 31, 2009
    Signal Mountain Middle High School
  • August 26, 2009
    Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy Community Gala
    County Commissioner Warren Mackey, City Councilman Manuel Rico and Hamilton County School Board Member George Ricks TO HOST COMMUNITY GALA
  • August 14, 2009
    CSAS grad selected as recipient of nation’s largest minority scholarship program
    Preston Harris is one of 1,000 recipients nationwide and only recipient from Chattanooga
  • July 22, 2009
    HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
    PROGRESS SLOWS WITH 2009 AYP RESULTS
  • July 9, 2009
    THE WHITE HOUSE
    Office of the Press Secretary
    PRESIDENT HONORS OUTSTANDING SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING TEACHERS AND MENTORS
  • July 8, 2009
    Dr. Scales announces new principal for Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences
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