Hamilton County Schools
Developing our diverse graduates to be connected, competitive, and life ready.
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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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Great ideas start with great educators! Our HCS teachers and staff are finding new ways to help students learn, explore and grow. 💡The Junior League of Chattanooga’s Mini Grants Program helps bring those ideas to life by providing funding for projects that inspire curiosity, encourage creativity and give students new opportunities to learn.This year’s Mini Grant recipients got together for a special dinner at the Creative Discovery Museum to celebrate their projects. One teacher even brought along the student who helped write the grant application! A big thank you to the Junior League of Chattanooga and Hamico for supporting our educators and helping make these great ideas happen! ✨
Celebrating #PrincipalsAppreciationMonth with Principal Dionne Upton of Woodmore Elementary! 🌟Now in her 10th year leading Woodmore, Principal Upton is focused on creating a school where students feel safe, supported and ready to grow. She also believes strongly in building up the teachers and staff around her, creating opportunities for them to lead, learn and grow together.From helping Woodmore achieve major academic milestones to building a strong sense of family within the school, Upton says her goal is simple: “I just want this to be just a special place.”Read more about Principal Upton, her journey in education and what makes Woodmore “the best kept secret in Hamilton County” here: hcde.org/principal-apprec…nth-dionne-upton/
Tune in to tonight's Hamilton County School Board Meeting: bit.ly/4zlCuS7
Hixson Middle School welcomed families to its schoolwide Homework Diner, sponsored by Northside Neighborhood House. Families helped students tackle homework and enjoyed activities together. Thank you to everyone who made it a special evening!
Tune in to tonight's Hamilton County School Board Agenda Session: bit.ly/4y9UkGU
🎪 Step right up for National School Lunch Week! 🍿🦁🤹♂️Wallace A. Smith Elementary turned lunchtime into a circus celebration, complete with decorations, costumes, and popcorn!National School Lunch Week celebrates the important role school meals play in keeping students fueled, healthy, and ready to learn. We’re grateful for the cafeteria teams who make every meal special! #HCSstories
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.
