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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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🎶🎨 Red Bank Middle School celebrated Appalachian culture during Appalachian Music & Arts Day! Students enjoyed live bluegrass music with a special visit from the Sullivan Sisters from the Bluegrass Festival, Appalachian spooky folktales, collaborative watercolor quilt art, traditional Appalachian games, and more. It was a fun day of exploring the music, art and traditions that make Appalachian culture so special! 💙
🌟 More opportunities for Pre-K!Hamilton County Schools is accepting applications for remaining tuition-based Pre-K seats for children who have turned 4 since the start of the school year.Children must be 4 years old and potty trained.📌 This opportunity is for tuition-based Pre-K seats only and does not apply to VPK classrooms.📲 Visit www.hcde.org/PreKReg to learn more and apply!
Today, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new e-lab for the Mechatronics Academy at Volkswagen (MAV), where students are gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and equipment!Representatives from Hamilton County Schools, Public Education Forward, Chattanooga State Community College, and Volkswagen's Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for the North American Region joined the celebration. The excitement was evident as students explored the equipment they'll get to use and create with along the way. ⚙️
It’s America’s Safe Schools Week! 💙 Keeping our schools safe takes a team. We’re grateful for the SROs, security officers, and staff who show up every day to help protect our students and support a safe school environment.
Don't forget to set those alarms! It's almost time to head back to school! 🎒 Hamilton County Schools will reopen tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your day off, and we'll see everyone back in the classroom tomorrow!
📅 Mark your calendars! Monday is a Professional Development Day, so there will be no school for students. Classes resume on Tuesday.
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.
