Hamilton County Schools

Where all children

thrive and experience a future without limits.

44,909

Students

81

Buildings

6,000

Employees

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Family Guide

Funding Our Schools

Funding Our Schools

PreK

pre-kindergarten

Child Care

SACC

Bell Times

Bell Times

School Choice

School Choice

Opportunity by Design

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.

Upcoming Events.

Video Newsroom

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District Facebook Feed

Our youngest learners at Orchard Knob Elementary are busy exploring, creating and discovering! From learning to write their names and recognize their emotions to keeping track of the days of the week, each day brings something new. They've even taken their curiosity outdoors, looking for leaves and sticks during nature scavenger hunts as they learn more about the world around them. 🌿 ...
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It takes a team! 💙 Hixson High School students from Work-Based Learning, fine arts and marketing teamed up to create a booth for the Hamilton County Fair. Students put their skills to work through building, painting and design, showing off just a few of the ways they're learning by doing through Hixson's Future Ready pathways! ...
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Red Bank Elementary celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Forest School program with a night full of outdoor adventure and community fun! Families enjoyed live music, the release of Merlin, an Eastern Screech Owl, food trucks, s’mores, forest exploration, and a nighttime scavenger hunt through the outdoor classrooms.Ten years of making memories in nature, with so much more exploring still to come! 💚 ...
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The Howard School recently welcomed student leaders from Lafayette, Georgia, for a day of learning and collaboration!Howard’s student leaders gave their guests a tour of classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Along the way, students shared ideas, learned from one another, and discussed how they can use their voices to make a difference in their schools and communities.It was a great for students to build connections and grow as leaders! ...
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📚🍂 Turning pages, sparking imaginations, and making memories!Wolftever Creek Elementary School brought students, families, and community partners together for a fun Fall Literacy Night! From hands-on activities to creative storytelling, the evening was a celebration of reading, learning, and community. ...
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Happy Diwali to all in our school community who celebrate! ✨The Festival of Lights is a time to celebrate hope and the triumph of light over darkness. To our students, families, and staff observing Diwali, may your celebrations be filled with joy and cherished traditions.Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and peaceful Diwali! ...
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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.

NSPRA Award