Hamilton County Schools

Where all children

thrive and experience a future without limits.

44,909

Students

81

Buildings

6,000

Employees

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School Choice

School Choice

Opportunity by Design

The mission of HCS is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and support to THRIVE in life. While we know this mission starts with a primary focus on academics, we also understand from listening to our community that a student must possess qualities beyond academics to excel in the real world. We strive to create graduates who embody our "Portrait of a Graduate" with skills rooted in academics, problem-solving, effective communication, cultural inclusivity, and resiliency.

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Congratulations to our 2025 Novice Teachers of the Year!🌟Lauren Cardenas, DuPont Elementary School🌟Reagan Lowrie, Sale Creek Middle High School🌟Mikayla Hawkins, East Ridge High SchoolThese three outstanding educators, representing excellence in their first 10–30 months in the classroom, will now advance to the Tennessee State Novice Teacher of the Year selection this spring, with the chance to be named among the state’s top 10.We are so proud of the passion, dedication, and impact these teachers bring to HCS classrooms every day! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Every student has different interests, hopes, and dreams, and must have access to opportunities that best open doors to exciting pathways to possibilities for their future. This live stream will answer questions and detail how Choice schools expand students' options to attend schools that best fit their individual interests and skill sets. ... See MoreSee Less
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The final Facebook Live support session for the Choose Hamilton: School Choice Lottery is happening TODAY at noon! Join us to get your questions answered before the first round closes at the end of the month.For more information about School Choice and support sessions, visit:hcde.org/choosehamilton/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Have questions about School Choice? We’ve got answers!Tune in tomorrow at noon for the final Facebook Live support session for the Choose Hamilton: School Choice Lottery before the first round ends.More info: hcde.org/choosehamilton/ ... See MoreSee Less
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On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s powerful message of equality and service to others. May we all find ways to make a positive difference in our communities. 🕊️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Schedule Reminder: No school on Monday, January 19, as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ... See MoreSee Less
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