Hamilton County Schools
Developing our diverse graduates to be connected, competitive, and life ready.
Where all children
thrive and experience a future without limits.
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The mission of HCS is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and support to THRIVE in life. While we know this mission starts with a primary focus on academics, we also understand from listening to our community that a student must possess qualities beyond academics to excel in the real world. We strive to create graduates who embody our "Portrait of a Graduate" with skills rooted in academics, problem-solving, effective communication, cultural inclusivity, and resiliency.
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September 8th is International Literacy Day!📚✨Today, we celebrate the power of reading, writing, and learning that sparks imagination and helps students discover new possibilities.
Happy Labor Day, HCS! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers across our community, including the incredible employees who serve our students and families each day.We hope everyone has a safe and restful Labor Day! 💙
📚 Schedule ReminderA quick reminder for families:• Monday, September 7 – Labor Day (No school)Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.
Yesterday, students at Alpine Crest Elementary took part in the Apex Fun Run! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🎉The Apex Fun Run is a 30-minute event that gets kids moving, cheering each other on, and having fun while building teamwork and school spirit. Students also help raise money for their school, with family and friends making pledges based on the number of laps they complete.And they really got their steps in! Elementary students typically average 26–36 laps during the 30-minute run. But they don’t just run the whole time! To keep things fun, different types of laps are mixed in, including skipping and “swimming” laps, along with girls-only and boys-only laps. 🏊♀️🏊♂️ It kept everyone moving, laughing, and cheering each other on from start to finish! 💙
We had a blast this morning at Ooltewah High School! 🏈🎉Students and fans brought the energy to Friday Morning Football with Local 3 News, showing their support ahead of tonight’s matchup against Rhea County.Good luck to Ooltewah and all of our teams across the district competing tonight!
Today, we celebrated the start of this year’s Kids First Coupon Book sale with Hixson Elementary! 🎉Every $15 book is packed with savings. And, even better, $10 from every book sold goes directly back to your selected school!Funds can help schools purchase technology, instructional materials, art supplies, playground equipment, educational field trips and more. Students can also earn fun prizes for each book they sell! 🍦🎡Keep an eye out for information on how you can get a Kids First Coupon Book and support an elementary school in Hamilton County!
Recent Awards and Recognitions
Hamilton County Schools earned an NSPRA Award of Merit through the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) 2026 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes excellence in school communications and marketing and places HCS among education organizations from across the United States, Canada, and Department of Defense Education Activity schools worldwide.
