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National School Counseling Week: Tomeisha Williams

National School Counseling Week: Tomeisha Williams February 6, 2026 - For Tomeisha Williams, being a school counselor is about purpose. That purpose did not arrive all at once, but grew clearer with time. “I ponder over this question a lot,” she said when reflecting on…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 6, 2026

Every Employee Valued

School Counselor Appreciation Week: John Bellear

Chattanooga, TN— During School Counselor Appreciation Week, we are proud to recognize John Bellear, school counselor at Brainerd High School, whose calm presence, honesty, and dependability make a difference for students every single day. Originally from Long Island, New York, Bellear knew early on that…

KYLE RICHARDFebruary 4, 2026

Every Community Served Every Employee Valued Program Spotlight Staff

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 WHEELERJanuary 30, 2026

Every Employee Valued

School Counselor Appreciation Week: Hannah Mallott

Chattanooga, TN— This School Counselor Appreciation Week, we are proud to spotlight Hannah Mallott, school counselor at Lookout Valley Elementary School, who supports students with a focus on confidence, connection, and care. Originally from Kingsport, Tennessee, Mallott earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and graduate…

OLIVIA ROSSJanuary 29, 2026

Every Student Belongs

Student Spotlight: Gaige “ShotBy2c” Smith

Tyner Middle High Academy junior Gaige Smith is rarely without a camera. Also known across the city as “ShotBy2c,” he works in both photography and videography, documenting high school athletics with a unique and recognizable style. Gaige began viewing photography as a serious career path…

OLIVIA ROSSJanuary 13, 2026

Every Employee Valued Program Spotlight Staff

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 WHEELERJanuary 8, 2026

Every Community Served

CARTA’s Read & Ride Program

Chattanooga, TN– Since its launch in June 2024, CARTA’s Read & Ride program, in partnership with the Chattanooga Public Library, has provided thousands of free bus trips, giving Hamilton County students reliable transportation to library programs, afterschool activities, and more. What began as a summer…

OLIVIA ROSSJanuary 2, 2026

Every Community Served School Spotlight

Holiday Cheer at Wallace A. Smith Elementary

Holiday Cheer at Wallace A. Smith Elementary December 23, 2025 -As winter break approached, Wallace A. Smith Elementary found fun and creative ways to spread holiday cheer and bring the school community together. From laughter in the car line to kindness shared through handwritten cards,…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 23, 2025

Every School Equipped

Hamilton County Schools & Hamilton County Mayor’s Office Announce Upgrades to Soddy Daisy Middle School

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, released the first renderings and renovation plans for updates to Soddy Daisy Middle School. “This project is a major investment in our students, educators, and the future of Soddy Daisy,” said…

OLIVIA ROSSDecember 16, 2025

Every Student Learns School Spotlight Student

Putting Computer Science Into Action

Putting Computer Science Into Action December 12, 2025 - At Harrison Bay Learning Center, students in the Architecture and Engineering Design program are learning much more than how to use computer software. Their teacher, Adam Scales, is helping them grow into confident problem solvers who…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 12, 2025

HCS Newsroom

National School Counseling Week: Tomeisha Williams

School Counselor Appreciation Week: John Bellear

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

School Counselor Appreciation Week: Hannah Mallott

Student Spotlight: Gaige “ShotBy2c” Smith

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

CARTA’s Read & Ride Program

Holiday Cheer at Wallace A. Smith Elementary

Hamilton County Schools & Hamilton County Mayor’s Office Announce Upgrades to Soddy Daisy Middle School

Putting Computer Science Into Action

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