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McConnell Elementary Presented 2024-2025 Level 5 Banner Every Student LearnsSchoolSpotlight

McConnell Elementary Presented 2024-2025 Level 5 Banner

McConnell Elementary Presented 2024-2025 Level 5 Banner February 12, 2026 – 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 district schools…
JENNA WHEELER
February 12, 2026
The Power of Patience: How Carlis Shackelford Builds Trust and Supports Students Every Community ServedEvery Employee ValuedProgramSpotlightStaff

The Power of Patience: How Carlis Shackelford Builds Trust and Supports Students

Staff Highlight: Carlis Shackelford : The Howard School January 30, 2026 - Carlis Shackelford is a truancy specialist at The Howard School, but when it comes to his day to day work, mentoring is a big part of it.  Shackelford started mentoring in High School…
JENNA WHEELER
January 30, 2026
Mentorship in Action: Sarah Mason and Reagan Mangavalli at Clifton Hills Elementary two teachers, mentor , menteeEvery Employee ValuedProgramSpotlightStaff

Mentorship in Action: Sarah Mason and Reagan Mangavalli at Clifton Hills Elementary

National Mentor Month: Sarah Mason and Reagan Mangavalli at Clifton Hills Elementary January 7, 2026 - Starting a first year in the classroom comes with excitement, pressure, and a lot of unknowns. For first year teacher Reagan Mangavalli, one of the most meaningful parts of…
JENNA WHEELER
January 8, 2026