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Where all children

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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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Is your family #FirstDayReady? We know that going back to school can be a busy and stressful time of year. To help, HCS has created a checklist of #FirstDayReady resources to make planning your back-to-school days easy. Check out our resources here: bit.ly/44RAALx ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Registration Update 🚨PowerSchool is temporarily unavailable for system updates. The Parent Portal and Returning Student Registration form will be available again on Monday, July 14, in the afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Registration Update 🚨PowerSchool is temporarily unavailable for system updates. The Parent Portal and Returning Student Registration form will be available again on Monday, July 14, in the afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
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9-year-old Sanjeev Vikram from East Brainerd Elementary is making moves—literally!♟️🏅 He placed 3rd in the K–3 U1000 category at the 2025 Super Nationals Chess Tournament, the only student from Tennessee to medal. Congratulations on this huge achievement, Sanjeev! We are so proud of you! #hcsstories Read more about Sanjeev and his chess journey here: bit.ly/40LysDH. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for Better Together, a district-wide volunteer event that brings our entire community together to support students, educators, and schools before the new year begins!Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, business, or neighbor, there's a way for YOU to help. From painting and organizing to donating supplies, every effort makes a difference.✅ Choose a project that fits your skills, location, or schedule✅ Family-friendly (children under 16 must be supervised)✅ Sign up solo or with a group!📍 Find your spot & sign up today: signup.com/group/86527200030 Let's make this school year the best one yet. 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Hamilton County Schools is launching brand new websites to better serve our students, families, and community!🗓️ Website transition begins July 8 and is expected to be complete by July 14 at the latest.🌐 You’ll still be able to visit www.hcde.org during the transition — you might see the old site or the new one as we make the switch.We want you to have helpful resources in case you cannot access our site: - District Office Main Line: 423-498-7020 or HCSCommunications@hcde.org- Family Connection Center: 423-843-4799 or FamilyConnectionCenter@hcde.org- Human Resources (for job applicants): careers.hcde.org- Registration: bit.ly/4ljIUdq This upgrade will make it easier to find information, strengthen security, and improve overall site performance.Thank you for your patience as we roll out these exciting updates! ... See MoreSee Less
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