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QuestBridge Q&A with Jake Douglas Jackson

QuestBridge Q&A with Jake Douglas Jackson April 16, 2025 - Jake Douglas Jackson, a senior at Soddy Daisy High School, truly embodies how grit, sacrifice, and unwavering determination can lead to remarkable opportunities. While maintaining top grades in rigorous courses, Jake worked 40-hour weeks during…

JENNA WHEELERApril 16, 2025

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School Spotlight

McConnell Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

McConnell Elementary Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 15, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized twenty-two…

JENNA WHEELERApril 15, 2025

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Loftis Middle Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

Loftis Middle Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 14, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized twenty-two…

JENNA WHEELERApril 14, 2025

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Hixson High Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

Hixson High Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized twenty-two…

JENNA WHEELERApril 11, 2025

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Hardy Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

Hardy Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 10, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized twenty-two district…

JENNA WHEELERApril 10, 2025

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East Side Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

East Side Elementary Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 9, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized…

JENNA WHEELERApril 9, 2025

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East Lake Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

East Lake Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 8, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized twenty-two…

JENNA WHEELERApril 8, 2025

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Tyner Academy Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner

Tyner Academy Presented 2023-2024 Level 5 Banner Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 7, 2025) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. The latest data release from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) recognized twenty-two…

JENNA WHEELERApril 7, 2025

Every Student Learns School Spotlight

Cooking up Learning at Battle

Cooking up Learning at Battle April 3, 2025 - At Battle Academy, the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin bread and the sizzle of frying okra aren't just about cooking—they're about learning. Through the innovative "Cooking Up Learning" program, students blend culinary arts with their everyday…

JENNA WHEELERApril 3, 2025

Every Employee Valued Spotlight Staff

Teachers For Student Success: Dr. Sheree Wheat

Teachers For Student Success: Dr. Sheree Wheat April 3 - Dr. Sheree Wheat is not your average teacher. She teaches computer science at Tyner Middle Academy and has been teaching for over 30 years. Even after all that time, she still shows up with the…

JENNA WHEELERApril 3, 2025