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Hamilton County Schools Celebrates International Literacy Day

Hamilton County Schools Celebrates International Literacy Day September 9, 2025 - Hamilton County Schools is celebrating International Literacy Day by highlighting programs that bring the joy of reading to students and families. From the HCS Book Bus to community partnerships, and storybook trails, schools are…

JENNA WHEELERSeptember 9, 2025

Every Community Served

Big Announcement at Big Ridge Elementary

Big Announcement at Big Ridge Elementary Charitable givers invested in the futures of Chattanooga. Dr. Dane and Sheila Boyington gave a gift to all the kindergarten and first-grade students. Each child received an extra $50 added to their Chattanooga Future Fund savings account. This boosts…

KYLE RICHARDSeptember 7, 2025

Every Community Served Partner School Spotlight

2025 Kids First Coupon Book Campaign Launches at Daisy Elementary!

2025 Kids First Coupon Book Campaign Launches at Daisy Elementary! September 5, 2025 - The 38th annual Kids First Coupon Book sale kicked off today at Daisy Elementary with a fun launch party to celebrate students, families, and our schools. This fundraiser by HCS Fund…

JENNA WHEELERSeptember 5, 2025

A maintenance worker adjusting an air conditioning unit at a HCS school, ensuring the system is running properly to keep classrooms comfortable

Every Employee Valued

Quiet Work, Big Impact: Celebrating Our Maintenance Crew

Thank You to Our Maintenance Team When people think about what makes a school run well, the first thought is often teachers, principals, or students. But every day, another group makes sure classrooms, cafeterias, courts, and fields are safe and ready for students. The HCS…

KYLE RICHARDSeptember 4, 2025

Every Employee Valued Spotlight Staff

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

HCS Newsroom

Hamilton County Schools Celebrates International Literacy Day

Big Announcement at Big Ridge Elementary

2025 Kids First Coupon Book Campaign Launches at Daisy Elementary!

Quiet Work, Big Impact: Celebrating Our Maintenance Crew

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

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