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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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During National Bullying Prevention Month, we're thankful for the people continuously working behind the scenes to help students feel safe and supported. 💙 For Mitzi Delker, making that happen starts with one important thing: making sure students’ voices are heard.Mitzi serves as a district advocate, working with families and schools when they have concerns about a student's sense of belonging. Her role is to help families navigate the process, answer questions, connect them with resources, and work collaboratively with the school and family. Her focus is on bringing everyone together to determine the best path forward and ensure the student’s needs, safety, and well-being remain at the center of every decision.“I care about what happens to our kids, the schools, and I just think it’s important that their voices get heard,” Mitzi shared.Want to learn more about preventing bullying and creating supportive school environments? Join us for our upcoming Family University event, Bullying 101: Building Safe, Positive & Supportive Schools, on November 17 at 5:30 p.m. Visit our Facebook events for more information!
Hamilton County Schools presents an evening of music as talented fifth-grade students from across the county come together for Hamilton Sings!, our annual county-wide honor choir concert.This special event celebrates the hard work, dedication, and musical talents of our young vocalists as they take the stage for a memorable performance.Watch Live!Tuesday, October 27, 20266:00 p.m.
Today, talented fifth-grade students from across Hamilton County Schools came together to learn and prepare for Hamilton Sings!, choir concert!Tonight, these young vocalists will take the stage to showcase their hard work and musical talents in a special performance celebrating community.Tonight, October 27 at 6:00 p.m.First Baptist Church | 401 Gateway Ave., ChattanoogaFree and open to the public!Can't make it in person? Join Facebook Live to watch the performance and support these students from wherever you are!
Celebrating #PrincipalsAppreciationMonth with Principal Amanda Baron of North River Future Ready Center! 💙From the automotive shop to the welding lab, North River gives students the chance to learn by doing. Through hands-on experiences in career pathways ranging from automotive and welding to health care, technology and veterinary science, students can explore their interests, build new skills and discover opportunities for their futures.Baron believes that building relationships and supporting teachers are important parts of creating an environment where students feel connected to their futures. She values the role her staff plays in helping students explore new interests, develop their skills and gain confidence in what they can accomplish. Since joining the center in 2024, Baron has watched it grow and is excited to keep expanding opportunities for students to explore career pathways and find what interests them.Read more about Baron’s journey into education and how she and her team are helping students prepare for life after high school: hcde.org/principal-appreciation-month-amanda-baron/
For Katie Mara, teaching middle school is work she is dedicated to, and she loves every part of it. After 10 years with Hamilton County Schools, the Red Bank Middle School teacher finds meaning in helping her students grow and mentoring younger teachers who are making a difference of their own.In our “Why I Stay” series, Katie shares her love for teaching middle school and what keeps her choosing HCS. 🎥
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.
