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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As we close out Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating Anna Bernstein at East Lake Elementary!As a Community School Coordinator, Anna brings students, families, school staff, and community partners together to build meaningful connections and connect families with resources and opportunities that help the East Lake community thrive.Thank you, Anna, for your dedication to East Lake Elementary and the students and families you serve!
September is attendance awareness month and PowerSchool is a great tool to check your student’s attendance, review absences, and turn on notifications for attendance updates. Log in regularly on the website or the app to stay informed!
Rivermont Elementary School recently celebrated Dot Day! 🟠🔴🟣Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds's book "The Dot," Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. Students celebrated with Dot Day-themed games, music lessons, and art projects. #HCSstories
There’s nothing like the excitement of finding a new book! 📖💙 Ooltewah Middle students have been exploring the Scholastic Book Fair all week, discovering new reads along with fun bookmarks, posters and other favorites to take home. Check out some of the fun from this week’s Book Fair!📸
Happy National School Backpack Awareness Day! 🎒✨Remember to keep your backpack light and wear it properly to help protect your back and stay comfortable throughout the school day.
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding students across Hamilton County Schools who have been named National Merit Semifinalists! 🎉This prestigious recognition places these students among approximately 16,000 students nationwide who earned Semifinalist status based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT or an equivalent qualifying test.This is a significant academic accomplishment and a wonderful reflection of the students’ hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to each of our National Merit Semifinalists on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎓
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.
