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NSSWW Shauntia Garner : Howard

Celebrating National Social Worker Week with Hamilton County Schools March 5, 2025 - At The Howard School, there’s one person students know they can always count on—Ms. Garner, the school social worker for 10th and 11th graders. Whether they need support, advice, or just a…

JENNA WHEELERMarch 5, 2025

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NSWW Sydney Smith: Ooltewah Elementary

Celebrating National Social Worker Week with Hamilton County Schools March 3, 2025 - At Ooltewah Elementary, the hallways are filled with the sounds of laughter, learning, and the occasional reminder to keep hands and feet to ourselves. But behind all the daily routines, there’s someone…

JENNA WHEELERMarch 3, 2025

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Harrison Elementary Brings History to Life

Harrison Elementary Brings History to Life March 1, 2025 - At Harrison Elementary School, history didn’t just stay in textbooks – It came to life. For the fifth year in a row, students took part in the Black History Month Living Wax Museum, where third…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 28, 2025

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Officer Barr: Keeping Apison Elementary Safe

Officer Barr: Keeping Apison Elementary Safe February 22, 2025 - At Apison Elementary School, students start their day with many friendly faces and maybe even a high-five or two. One of those faces belongs to Officer Jon Barr, the school’s Student Safety Officer (SSO). Whether…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 22, 2025

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Emily McDonald Wins Presidential Award

Emily McDonald Wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Chattanooga, TN- Emily McDonald, a math teacher at University High, has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the White House. Established in 1983, the PAEMST…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 20, 2025

Every School Equipped Spotlight Student

CTE Month: Cosmetology at Sequoyah

Career and Technical Education Month : Cosmetology at Sequoyah Chattanooga, TN- Early Technical College at Sequoyah High School offers an exceptional opportunity for students interested in the beauty industry through its Cosmetology program. The program provides a comprehensive introduction to essential hair, nails, makeup, and…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 18, 2025

Spotlight Student

Student Spotlight: Natalie Weiss

Student Spotlight: Natalie Weiss Chattanooga, TN- Natalie Weiss, a hardworking and dedicated senior at STEM School, will graduate in 2025 with both her high school diploma and an associate's degree from Chattanooga State. Originally from Old Town, Maine, Weiss's educational journey has been anything but…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 10, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Freda McCray: An Advocate at CCA

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 7, 2025 - At the Center for Creative Arts, where students fill the halls with music, dance, and creativity, Ms. Freda McCray is a steady presence. As the high school counselor for 10th through 12th…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 7, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans Chattanooga, TN– Stephanie Loggans, a welding teacher at Harrison Bay Future Ready Center, exemplifies how passion and unexpected opportunities can lead to a fulfilling career in education. With a degree in sculpture and a background in metal fabrication, Loggans’ journey to…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 5, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Taylor Amick: A Mentor, Guide, and Cheerleader

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 5, 2025 - If you step into Mrs. Amick’s office at Sale Creek Middle/High School, you’ll find more than just a desk and some paperwork. You’ll see an amazingly cozy room with a zen garden,…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 5, 2025

HCS Newsroom

Harrison Elementary Brings History to Life

Officer Barr: Keeping Apison Elementary Safe

Emily McDonald Wins Presidential Award

CTE Month: Cosmetology at Sequoyah

Student Spotlight: Natalie Weiss

Freda McCray: An Advocate at CCA

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans

Taylor Amick: A Mentor, Guide, and Cheerleader

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