Hamilton County Schools
Developing our diverse graduates to be connected, competitive, and life ready.
Where all children
thrive and experience a future without limits.
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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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🍎 Joining HCDE this year? If your student is new to the district, registration is just a few clicks away. We're excited to have you join us for the upcoming school year.![]()
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Visit hcde.org/registration/ for details on this and other registrations.
Today I met with Hamilton County Schools Superintendent along with our great state legislators and Tennessee State Treasurer, David Lillard. Hamilton County accepted over one million dollars to be used in our future facility plans for the 26-27 school year. This money will greatly help a need we have for our renovation plans ahead.
The first day of school is coming. Let's get our schools ready together! 🌟![]()
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Better Together Day kicks off on Saturday, July 25th with a county-wide day of service at schools across our community. Campus projects continue throughout the week, culminating in the Back-to-School Bash on August 1, 2026.![]()
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You can check out projects and sign up here: bit.ly/4p7e7DY
🎉 Good news! Returning student registration is back open. If you were waiting to register, now's the time!![]()
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Visit hcde.org/registration/ for details on this and other registrations.
👀 Can you find the Meccha Chameleon hiding in our photos from last year's Back to School Bash? ![]()
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🚨Reminder! Back to School Bash is coming soon!![]()
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Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM![]()
📍Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway![]()
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Don’t miss this FREE event to kick off the new school year strong! 💙![]()
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Learn more: hcde.org/btsb/
Give your child a great start with affordable Pre-K at your neighborhood school! 🎒 ![]()
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There are still Pre-K seats available at schools near you. Your child can learn, make new friends, and build confidence in the school community they'll be part of for years to come.![]()
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Check if your zoned school has available seats and enroll today: bit.ly/4gvMKBe
Recent Awards and Recognitions
Hamilton County Schools earned an NSPRA Award of Merit through the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) 2026 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes excellence in school communications and marketing and places HCS among education organizations from across the United States, Canada, and Department of Defense Education Activity schools worldwide.
