HCS Newsroom

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

Every Student Belongs Spotlight Staff

Student Success Planning: A Personalized Approach

Student Success Planning: A Personalized Approach Chattanooga, TN- Student Success Planning (SSP) creates individualized plans for students that address their unique strengths and needs through goal setting and connections both in and out of school. This strategy emphasizes two of the district’s core beliefs: (1)…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 7, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Celebrating 25 Years at DAWN School

Celebrating 25 Years of Family, Dedication, and Impact at DAWN School December 19, 2024 – For 25 years, Ms. Beth Compton and Ms. Felicia Burkes have been the heart and soul of DAWN School, a place where students who need extra support find not only education…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 19, 2024

Spotlight Student

Q&A with Journey Holloway

Red Bank High School student interns sit down for a Q&A with standout basketball player, Journey Holloway, to discuss her basketball career and the goals she has for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Kelvin Clay III, RBHS Girl's Basketball Head Coach, also gives his thoughts on…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 16, 2024

Spotlight Staff

Inspiring Students to Innovate at Apison Elem.

Inspiring Students to Innovate: A Spotlight on Jason Bevil at Apison Elementary For over 18 years, Jason Bevil has been a cornerstone of Hamilton County Schools (HCS), dedicating most of his career to fostering young minds at Apison Elementary. Initially teaching 3rd and 4th grades,…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 13, 2024

Spotlight Staff

Orchard Knob’s Teacher Buzzes With Excellence

Orchard Knob’s Teacher Buzzes With Excellence December 12, 2024 - At Orchard Knob Middle School, Mikele Suman is shaping the lives of her students by fostering an environment of learning, inclusion, and support. As an English as a New Language (ENL) teacher, Suman’s work helps…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 12, 2024