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Nick Mullins: Making Major Gains at Signal Mtn

Nick Mullins: Making Major Gains at Signal Mountain Middle/High (Sept. 5, 2024)-- Nick Mullins, a dedicated strength and conditioning coach, adaptive P.E. teacher, and defensive line coach for the football team at Signal Mountain Middle/High School, has quickly become an essential part of the school’s…

JENNA WHEELERSeptember 5, 2024

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Student Spotlight: Lola Matheny

Student Spotlight: Lola Matheny (Sept. 3, 2024)-- Lola Matheny, a 12th grader at Lookout Valley High School, embodies leadership, dedication, and a deep sense of community. Raised in Chattanooga, Lola has been a part of the Lookout Valley school community since elementary school. “Lookout Valley…

JENNA WHEELERSeptember 3, 2024

School Spotlight Staff

Dyea Tumlin: Brainerd High Pathways

Dyea Tumlin: Empowering Students Through College and Career Pathways At Brainerd High School Brainerd High School’s College and Career Pathways are designed to prepare students for life after high school by equipping them with essential skills and real-world experiences. Through Early Post Secondary Opportunities (EPSOs),…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 30, 2024

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New Storybook Trail Opens at Red Bank Elementary

New Storybook Trail Opens at Red Bank Elementary August 30, 2024 - Red Bank Elementary held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Storybook Trail on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The opening was attended by several community members, including School Board District 2 Representative Ben…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 30, 2024

Every School Equipped Partner Spotlight

Erlanger Partnership

Hamilton County Schools Partners With Erlanger Health System To Ensure 'Every School Equipped' August 22, 2024- August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and as Hamilton County Schools (HCS) students head back to classrooms for the year, HCS has established strategies across the district for helping…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 22, 2024

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Spotlight Staff

Q&A with Cenaida Sosa of Orchard Knob MS

Q&A with Cenaida Sosa: Bilingual Educational Assistant at Orchard Knob Middle School (Aug. 20, 2024)-- Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you got into this field? Mrs. Sosa: This is my first year at Orchard Knob and I am the…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 20, 2024

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Spotlight Staff

Hixson Middle School Front Office Highlight

Hixson Middle School Front Office Highlight Chattanooga, Tenn. -- The first day of school at Hixson Middle School set the tone for what promises to be an outstanding school year. Thanks to the excellent organization and dedication of the school’s leadership and front office staff,…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 19, 2024

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Spotlight Staff

Leanne Weiler: A New Chapter Begins at East Ridge Elementary

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, we will follow along with Leanne Weiler, a first-year Kindergarten teacher, highlighting her teaching journey along the way. (Aug. 14, 2024)-- As the school bell rings at East Ridge Elementary, a new chapter begins not only for the students…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 14, 2024

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Spotlight Staff

Top Ten Novice Teacher of the Year- Kari Mays

Top Ten Novice Teacher of the Year- Kari Mays August 13, 2024- Meet Kari Mays, an Algebra 1 and Film Studies teacher at East Ridge High School, who recently became one of the 2024-25 Tennessee Ten Novice Teachers of the Year.When asked why they nominated…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 13, 2024

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School Spotlight

2024-2025 First Day of School

2024-2025 First Day of School August 7, 2024- Hamilton County Schools (HCS) is thrilled to welcome back students for the 2024-2025 School Year. HCS knows the first week back to school can be busy for our families, and we strive to ensure you have the…

JENNA WHEELERAugust 7, 2024

Nick Mullins: Making Major Gains at Signal Mtn

By JENNA WHEELERSpotlight, Staff

September 5, 2024

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Student Spotlight: Lola Matheny

By JENNA WHEELERSpotlight, Student

September 3, 2024

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Dyea Tumlin: Brainerd High Pathways

By JENNA WHEELERSchool, Spotlight, Staff

August 30, 2024

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New Storybook Trail Opens at Red Bank Elementary

By JENNA WHEELERPartner, School, Spotlight

August 30, 2024

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Erlanger Partnership

By JENNA WHEELEREvery School Equipped, Partner, Spotlight

August 22, 2024

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Q&A with Cenaida Sosa of Orchard Knob MS

By JENNA WHEELERSpotlight, Staff

August 20, 2024

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Hixson Middle School Front Office Highlight

By JENNA WHEELERSpotlight, Staff

August 19, 2024

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Leanne Weiler: A New Chapter Begins at East Ridge Elementary

By JENNA WHEELERSpotlight, Staff

August 14, 2024

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Top Ten Novice Teacher of the Year- Kari Mays

By JENNA WHEELERSpotlight, Staff

August 13, 2024

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2024-2025 First Day of School

By JENNA WHEELERSchool, Spotlight

2024-2025 First Day of School August 7, 2024- Hamilton County Schools (HCS) is thrilled to welcome back students for the 2024-2025 School Year. As students re-entered the classrooms, we want to thank all of our staff for the hard work they accomplished leading up to...

August 7, 2024

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