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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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Hamilton County Schools is more than a workplace. It’s a community where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference every day!For Ashley Smithey of McConnell Elementary, that sense of community is one of the reasons she continues to choose HCS.Hear Ashley share what makes her experience so meaningful and why she chooses to stay! 🎥
Fall Break was full of fun and creativity 🍂🍁While school was out, students participating in Hamilton County Schools’ School Age Child Care (SACC) program stayed active and enjoyed quality time with friends!We’re grateful for the dedicated SACC staff who help make every holiday break a meaningful experience for our students!
🎶🎨 Red Bank Middle School celebrated Appalachian culture during Appalachian Music & Arts Day! Students enjoyed live bluegrass music with a special visit from the Sullivan Sisters from the Bluegrass Festival, Appalachian spooky folktales, collaborative watercolor quilt art, traditional Appalachian games, and more. It was a fun day of exploring the music, art and traditions that make Appalachian culture so special! 💙
🌟 More opportunities for Pre-K!Hamilton County Schools is accepting applications for remaining tuition-based Pre-K seats for children who have turned 4 since the start of the school year.Children must be 4 years old and potty trained.📌 This opportunity is for tuition-based Pre-K seats only and does not apply to VPK classrooms.📲 Visit www.hcde.org/PreKReg to learn more and apply!
Today, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new e-lab for the Mechatronics Academy at Volkswagen (MAV), where students are gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and equipment!Representatives from Hamilton County Schools, Public Education Forward, Chattanooga State Community College, and Volkswagen's Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for the North American Region joined the celebration. The excitement was evident as students explored the equipment they'll get to use and create with along the way. ⚙️
It’s America’s Safe Schools Week! 💙 Keeping our schools safe takes a team. We’re grateful for the SROs, security officers, and staff who show up every day to help protect our students and support a safe school environment.
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.
