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Staying Healthy for a Strong Start to the School Year

Staying Healthy for a Strong Start to the School Year August 29, 2025 - August is National Immunization Month, which makes it a great time to highlight the many ways schools support student health. As the year begins, students are filling classrooms, sports teams are…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 29, 2025

Every Student Learns Podcast

Building Belonging: How Hamilton County Schools Put Students First

Building Belonging: How Hamilton County Schools Put Students First In the latest episode of Let’s Talk HCS, Superintendent Justin Robertson sat down with leaders from Clifton Hills Elementary, Hixson High School, and members of the Hamilton County School Board. The conversation focused on one key…

KYLE RICHARDAugust 22, 2025

Every Employee Valued Spotlight Staff

Spotlight: Lee Ziegler Takes the Lead in North River

Spotlight: Lee Ziegler Takes the Lead in North River August 14, 2025 -When Lee Ziegler stepped into his new role as Community Superintendent for the North River Learning Community, he knew it would be a big change from being a principal. Still, nothing could quite…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 14, 2025

Every Community Served Partner

PEF’s Camp College

Each summer, rising high school juniors and seniors from Hamilton County have the opportunity to participate in Camp College, a multi-day college access program designed to help students navigate the college admissions process and prepare for life after high school. PEF’s Camp College was founded…

OLIVIA ROSSAugust 12, 2025

Podcast

Podcast Episode One- Real Talk

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ADISON LAMBERTAugust 7, 2025

Every Employee Valued Spotlight Staff

How the Teacher Supply Hub Supports First-Year and New-to-District Teachers

July 24, 2025 – Starting a new teaching job is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to getting your classroom ready. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or an experienced educator new to Hamilton County Schools (HCS), the Teacher Supply Hub is…

KYLE RICHARDJuly 24, 2025

Every Employee Valued Program Spotlight Staff

New Teachers, New Energy: How Hamilton County Is Getting First Day Ready

New Teachers, New Energy: How Hamilton County Is Getting First Day Ready July 17, 2025 - The first day of school is a big deal, not just for students, but for teachers too, especially those starting at a brand-new school. That’s why Hamilton County Schools…

JENNA WHEELERJuly 18, 2025

Every Community Served Student

East Brainerd Elementary Student Earns National Chess Recognition

CHATTANOOGA, TN – East Brainerd Elementary rising fourth grader Sanjeev Vikram, age 9, has made national headlines after an outstanding performance at the 2025 Super Nationals Chess Tournament, one of the largest and most prestigious scholastic chess events in the United States. Sanjeev earned a…

OLIVIA ROSSJuly 11, 2025

Every Community Served Program Spotlight

HCS Book Bus at Summer Reach Sites

HCS Book Bus at Summer Reach Sites June 27, 2025 - The wheels have stopped turning, but the stories are just getting started. Over the past few weeks, the Hamilton County Schools Book Bus visited Summer Reach sites across the county, bringing books, excitement, and…

JENNA WHEELERJune 27, 2025

school name sign entrance Calvin Donaldson Elementary

Every School Equipped School Spotlight

Restore The Roar At Calvin Donaldson

Restore The Roar At Calvin Donaldson June 20 - At Calvin Donaldson, the classrooms are about to get a fresh new look—and the entire community is invited to help make it happen. This summer, teachers and school leaders have come together with one big goal:…

JENNA WHEELERJune 20, 2025

HCS Newsroom

Staying Healthy for a Strong Start to the School Year

Building Belonging: How Hamilton County Schools Put Students First

Spotlight: Lee Ziegler Takes the Lead in North River

PEF’s Camp College

Podcast Episode One- Real Talk

How the Teacher Supply Hub Supports First-Year and New-to-District Teachers

New Teachers, New Energy: How Hamilton County Is Getting First Day Ready

East Brainerd Elementary Student Earns National Chess Recognition

HCS Book Bus at Summer Reach Sites

Restore The Roar At Calvin Donaldson

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