Hamilton County Schools

Where all children

thrive and experience a future without limits.

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81

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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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Mark your calendar. Returning student registration opens in one week on April 27. Get ready to secure your spot for the upcoming school year.Visit hcde.org/registration/ for details on this and other registrations. ... See MoreSee Less
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FREE Sports Physicals TOMORROW 🏃‍♂️Hamilton County Athletics is partnering with One to One Health to offer FREE sports physicals for all middle school student-athletes.📅 Date: April 21st ⏰ Time: 5:00 -7:00 PM 📍 Location: East Lake Community Center 💲 Cost: FREE⚠️ Important: The physical form must be completed and signed before arrival.Get the form here: cms-files.tssaa.org/documents/tssaa/health-safety-information/TSSAAPhysicalForm.pdf ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week, we unveiled renderings for the new Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center. 🌟We are so excited about the opportunities this new facility will bring! #hcsstories ... See MoreSee Less
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The countdown is on ⏳Summer Reach 2026 registration closes May 16! Rising K–9th graders can spend four weeks learning, exploring, and having fun.New students and rising kindergarteners can sign up after they’ve completed registration.Register now: hcde.org/summer-reach/ ... See MoreSee Less
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FREE Sports Physicals for Middle School Students 🏃‍♂️Hamilton County Athletics is partnering with One to One Health to offer FREE sports physicals for all middle school student-athletes.📅 Date: April 21st⏰ Time: 5:00 -7:00 PM📍 Location: East Lake Community Center💲 Cost: FREE⚠️ Important: The physical form must be completed and signed before arrival.Get the form here: bit.ly/4cwv58S ... See MoreSee Less
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The Opportunity Project Expo highlighted the work of our Aspiring Teacher Leaders, featuring 30+ projects centered on educational equity and student success.Educators shared their project findings, growth, and impact through an interactive expo-style experience, showcasing leadership in action across our schools. Project highlights included community engagement nights and the transformation of an unused bulletin board into a vibrant display of cultures and holidays that students looked forward to seeing throughout the halls. ... See MoreSee Less
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