Hamilton County Schools

EPB unveiled artwork by 12 high school students selected from the 2023 ArtSpark Goes to School challenge. Students and their parents attended a public ceremony at EPB’s downtown office, where they were recognized by Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, EPB President & CEO David Wade, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Justin Robertson and other community leaders on May 9, 2023.

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) announced the Middle School to Mocs Scholar Program at eighth-grade promotions across the county this week.

The STEM School hosted their fifth STEM Jubilee at Chattanooga State May 16-17, 2023 which served over 3,000 elementary school students.

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) today announced three leadership assignments for the 2023-24 school year. The announcements include the principal for the district’s new University High, an elementary school principal, and one district office position.

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) Ooltewah High School Teacher Heather McIntyre has been recognized by the State Department for 25 years of continuous service as a DECA Advisor.

This year East Hamilton High School teacher, Julie Smith, received the Tom and Stella Mullane Geography Teacher of the Year award. Smith received this award for all her hard work in and outside of the classroom.

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) Physical Education and Wellness teacher, Brooke Laxton, has been selected for Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education (TAHPERD) Secondary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Hamilton County Schools congratulates Normal Park Museum Magnet Arts teacher Stephanie Hardin on being selected as a presenter at the National Art Education Association convention for her research on culturally responsive teaching in the art room.

Public Education Foundation (PEF) announced funding for 34 more VW eLabs.

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) came together to introduce students and staff of University High on April 27, 2023, in a ribbon cutting ceremony at UTC.

Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson hosted the 40th Annual Superintendent's Honors Banquet on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The Superintendent's Honors Banquet recognizes the Top 10% of each high school in the district's graduating class.

Hixson has cultivated a program that provides community partnership, sustainable practices, and, most importantly, engaged real-world student learning. This program teaches students in a way that is applicable across careers and goals and is a great example of career and technical education in our district.