HCS Newsroom

Exploring the Universe: Billy Hix Brings The Stars to Snow Hill

Exploring the Universe: Billy Hix Brings The Stars to Snow Hill Elementary December 11, 2024 – Snow Hill Elementary students recently had an out-of-this-world experience as retired NASA educator and researcher Billy Hix visited the school with his portable planetarium. The event was a day…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 11, 2024

Spotlight Student

Student Spotlight: Owiin Merritt

Student Spotlight: Owiin Merritt Chattanooga, TN– Owiin Merritt, an 11th grader at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts (CCA), embodies dedication, passion, and a profound appreciation for the arts. Starting ballet at three years old, Merritt has become an impressive dancer– one of CCA's…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 10, 2024

Program Spotlight

Hamilton County Schools Launches FemTOC Program

Hamilton County Schools Launches FemTOC Program Chattanooga, Tennessee- As a district, Hamilton County Schools knows our female teachers of color have unique experiences and challenges in the workplace. As part of our strategic plan and intentional commitment to every employee feeling valued, the talent department…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 6, 2024

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Program School Spotlight

Freshman Academies: Supporting Student Success

Freshman Academies: Supporting Student Success December 5, 2024 - Transitioning from middle to high school can feel overwhelming, but Freshman Academies make this leap more manageable. These academies provide a smaller, supportive community where students can build confidence, explore their interests, and develop skills to…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 5, 2024

School Spotlight

East Ridge High: Preparing Students for the Future

East Ridge High: Preparing Students for the Future December 4, 2024 - East Ridge High School has various Future Ready Institutes to help students figure out what they want to do after high school. These programs, or pathways, let students explore different careers and get…

JENNA WHEELERDecember 4, 2024

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Unexpected Path To Success: Glenda’s Journey from High School to Healthcare

Unexpected Path To Success: Glenda’s Journey from High School to Healthcare November 27, 2024 – Glenda Mendez Perez never planned on becoming a medical assistant. In fact, she didn't even know what a medical assistant was when she first started taking health science classes in…

JENNA WHEELERNovember 27, 2024

Spotlight Staff

Leanne Weiler: A Journey Unfolds at East Ridge Elementary

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, we will follow along with Leanne Weiler, a first-year Kindergarten teacher, highlighting her teaching journey along the way. Chattanooga, TN— When Leanne Weiler, a first-year kindergarten teacher at East Ridge Elementary (ERES), began her career in August, she set out to…

JENNA WHEELERNovember 26, 2024

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Graduate Spotlight: Konstantine Vlasis

Graduate Spotlight: Konstantine Vlasis Chattanooga, TN— Konstantine Vlasis, a 2009 graduate of Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences (CSAS), is combining creativity with science to improve our understanding of the world–specifically, Iceland’s glaciers. A 2024 Fulbright-National Geographic Award recipient, Vlasis is blending his passions for music,…

JENNA WHEELERNovember 22, 2024

Partner Spotlight

Literacy First Tutoring Program Expands

Partner Spotlight: Chattanooga 2.0 November 21, 2024 – In partnership with Chattanooga 2.0, Hamilton County Schools is excited to announce the expansion of the Literacy First tutoring program, which started at East Side Elementary School during the 2023-24 school year. Thanks to the support of…

JENNA WHEELERNovember 21, 2024

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A Caring Teacher’s Impact: Edward Potter

A Caring Teacher’s Impact: Edward Potter Edward Potter, a dedicated math teacher at Central High School, has made it his mission to transform how students perceive their mathematics abilities. Math has long been frustrating and a subject of self-doubt for many students entering his classroom.…

JENNA WHEELERNovember 21, 2024