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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

Spotlight Student

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

Spotlight Staff

Teacher Spotlight: Isa Stratton

Teacher Spotlight: Isa Stratton Chattanooga, TN– Isa Stratton, Visual Arts teacher at Battle Academy, has had a dynamic and unexpected career journey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting from Mississippi State University (MSU), Stratton's early career spanned graphic design, photography,…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 28, 2025

Every Employee Valued Spotlight Staff

Welcome, Support, Thrive: Teacher Mentorship

Welcome, Support, Thrive: Teacher Mentorship January 22, 2025 - January is National Mentoring Month, and in Hamilton County Schools, mentorship is the foundation of how we support and grow great teachers. Through the School-Based Induction and Mentoring Program, we ensure new teachers are welcomed, supported,…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 22, 2025

Spotlight Student

Q&A with CSAS QuestBridge Finalists: Ruby & Micah

Q&A with QuestBridge Finalist from CSAS Micah Lauzon & Ruby Brahmbhatt January 16, 2025 - Meet Ruby and Micah, two exceptional CSAS students who just landed full scholarships at Brown and Dartmouth! It wasn’t an easy road, but their hard work paid off. Competing alongside…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 16, 2025

School Spotlight

Bright Futures Start with Central’s Pathways

Pathways to Success: Central High School's Career Development Program Central High School's innovative career pathways program prepares students for life beyond high school by offering hands-on experiences in business, digital arts, agriculture, and supply chain management. Led by College and Career Advisor Stacy Alexander, the…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 15, 2025

Every School Equipped School Spotlight

HMS Unveils New Batting Cage

Hunter Middle School Unveils New Batting Cage Hunter Middle School has unveiled a new batting cage, a project driven by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce's Enterprise Gateway Council. The facility will allow the baseball and softball teams a dedicated space for practice on campus, solving…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 14, 2025

School Spotlight

Empowering “Future-Ready” Students Today

Hamilton County Schools Empowering "Future-Ready Students" Today By Gary Kuehn School Board District 9 Chattanooga, TN- Hamilton County Schools' vision to create "future-ready students" emphasizes equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, and now, experiences they need to succeed in the modern world. The district aims…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 10, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Kara Dudley: Building Confidence at Loftis

Kara Dudley: Building Confidence at Loftis Middle School January 8, 2025 – Kara Dudley might be new to the Hamilton County School system, but she brings a wealth of knowledge in many areas. Kara is a 7th-grade English teacher in her second year teaching at…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 8, 2025

HCS Newsroom

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

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with HCS

QuestBridge Q&A with Aarya Patel

Teacher Spotlight: Isa Stratton

Welcome, Support, Thrive: Teacher Mentorship

Q&A with CSAS QuestBridge Finalists: Ruby & Micah

Bright Futures Start with Central’s Pathways

HMS Unveils New Batting Cage

Empowering “Future-Ready” Students Today

Kara Dudley: Building Confidence at Loftis

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