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Emily McDonald Wins Presidential Award

Emily McDonald Wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Chattanooga, TN- Emily McDonald, a math teacher at University High, has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the White House. Established in 1983, the PAEMST…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 20, 2025

Every School Equipped Spotlight Student

CTE Month: Cosmetology at Sequoyah

Career and Technical Education Month : Cosmetology at Sequoyah Chattanooga, TN- Early Technical College at Sequoyah High School offers an exceptional opportunity for students interested in the beauty industry through its Cosmetology program. The program provides a comprehensive introduction to essential hair, nails, makeup, and…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 18, 2025

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Student Spotlight: Natalie Weiss

Student Spotlight: Natalie Weiss Chattanooga, TN- Natalie Weiss, a hardworking and dedicated senior at STEM School, will graduate in 2025 with both her high school diploma and an associate's degree from Chattanooga State. Originally from Old Town, Maine, Weiss's educational journey has been anything but…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 10, 2025

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Freda McCray: An Advocate at CCA

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 7, 2025 - At the Center for Creative Arts, where students fill the halls with music, dance, and creativity, Ms. Freda McCray is a steady presence. As the high school counselor for 10th through 12th…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 7, 2025

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Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans Chattanooga, TN– Stephanie Loggans, a welding teacher at Harrison Bay Future Ready Center, exemplifies how passion and unexpected opportunities can lead to a fulfilling career in education. With a degree in sculpture and a background in metal fabrication, Loggans’ journey to…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 5, 2025

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Taylor Amick: A Mentor, Guide, and Cheerleader

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 5, 2025 - If you step into Mrs. Amick’s office at Sale Creek Middle/High School, you’ll find more than just a desk and some paperwork. You’ll see an amazingly cozy room with a zen garden,…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 5, 2025

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Student Spotlight: Malachi Keith

Student Spotlight: Malachi Keith Chattanooga, TN– Malachi Keith is set to graduate in May 2025—just two years after starting with Opportunity High in the summer of 2023. At 15 years old, Keith's journey is nothing short of impressive. Opportunity High, started in 2023, was originally…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 4, 2025

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Meet Jeremiah Storey: The Heart of Wallace A. Smith Elementary

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 3, 2025 - Walk through the halls of Wallace A. Smith Elementary, and it won’t take long to see the impact of Mr. Jeremiah Storey. Whether he’s leading a classroom lesson, chatting with a student…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 3, 2025

Partner Spotlight

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with HCS

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with Hamilton County Schools Darren Hodges’ story begins like many others—he was just a young man stepping into the workforce, unsure of where the journey would take him. But what’s unfolded over the last four decades is a career defined by…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 31, 2025

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QuestBridge Q&A with Aarya Patel

Q&A with QuestBridge Finalist: Aarya Patel January 29, 2025 - Meet Aarya Patel, an exceptional East Hamilton High student who just landed a full scholarship at the University of Notre Dame! It wasn’t an easy journey, but her hard work and determination made it happen.…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 29, 2025

HCS Newsroom

Emily McDonald Wins Presidential Award

CTE Month: Cosmetology at Sequoyah

Student Spotlight: Natalie Weiss

Freda McCray: An Advocate at CCA

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans

Taylor Amick: A Mentor, Guide, and Cheerleader

Student Spotlight: Malachi Keith

Meet Jeremiah Storey: The Heart of Wallace A. Smith Elementary

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with HCS

QuestBridge Q&A with Aarya Patel

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