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Hamilton County Schools
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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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🍎 What makes a school successful? For Daisy Elementary Principal Jill Hall, it starts with the people who show up for students every day.As Principal Appreciation Month comes to a close, discover what motivates Hall after 20 years at Daisy and why helping students believe in themselves remains at the heart of her work.❤️ Read her story: hcde.org/principal-appreciation-month-jill-hall/
🎃 Harrison Elementary brought the community together for a fun-filled fall festival! Students enjoyed games, food trucks, Trunk or Treat, balloon animals and the chance to explore local firefighters’ and police officers’ vehicles. Thank you to the families, staff and community partners who helped make it a special day for students! 🍂
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 and musical talents of the young vocalists as they take the stage for a memorable performance.
🌟 Looking for a Pre-K spot for your child?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!
🍎 Ready to take the next step in your teaching career? Join Hamilton County Schools for our Fall Certified Teacher Recruitment Event!Connect with school administrators, explore vacancies and learn more about opportunities with HCS.📅 November 12 | 5–7 p.m. | Virtual🔗 Register today: app.brazenconnect.com/events/eoRK6?utm_medium=Talent
For 35 years Jamie Behler has called teaching her mission field. One of the greatest joys for Mrs. Behler is watching students walk through the doors as kindergartners and, years later, seeing them graduate as seniors.Hear Mrs. Behler share what has kept her connected to teaching for more than three decades and why helping students grow continues to bring her so much joy. 🎓
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.
