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Allen Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Allen Elementary in the North River Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Neelie Parker, executive director of the North River Learning Community presented the banner to the students and staff at Allen Elementary.
Daisy Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Daisy Elementary in the North River Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Neelie Parker, executive director of the North River Learning Community, presented the banner to the students and staff at Daisy Elementary.
Red Bank Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Red Bank Elementary in the Rock Point Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Robert Sharpe, executive director of the Rock Point Learning Community presented the banner to the students and staff at Red Bank Elementary.
I Am Hamilton - Officer John Wigley
Officer John Wigley, school resource officer at Soddy Daisy High School Today, the “I am Hamilton” video feature spotlights Officer John Wigley, the school resource officer (SRO) at Soddy Daisy High School. The school SRO has become an integral part of the school campus building relationships with students and helping to provide a safe school environment for children. Officer Wigley loves working at the school where he walked the halls as a student.
Success of HCS Featured in National Newsletter
The historic success of Hamilton County Schools in the past two years is featured in the September edition of the national newsletter for McREL International. The changing SCHOOLS newsletter highlights the district’s academic growth in moving from the #130 school district in Tennessee for student growth in 2017 to the #2 ranked school district in student growth today. The district was a Level 1 in 2017 on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, rose to Level 3 in 2018, and rocketed to straight Level 5s for academic growth as a district overall and in all individual categories for 2019. The district also had 45 schools earn Level 5, and 21 of those schools earned Level 5 across the board. Level 5 is the highest level a school district can achieve in student growth.
DuPont Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on DuPont Elementary in the North River Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Neelie Parker, executive director of the North River Learning Community, presented the banner to the students and staff at DuPont Elementary.
Red Bank Middle Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Red Bank Middle in the Rock Point Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Robert Sharpe, executive director of the Rock Point Learning Community, and Kathy Lennon, District 2 representative on the Hamilton County Board of Education, presented the banner to the students and staff at Red Bank Middle.
Red Bank High Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Red Bank High in the Rock Point Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Robert Sharpe, executive director of the Rock Point Learning Community, and Kathy Lennon, District 2 representative on the Hamilton County Board of Education, presented the banner to the students and staff at Red Bank High.
Hixson Middle Receives A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Hixson Middle in the North River Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Neelie Parker, executive director of the North River Learning Community, presented the banner to the students and staff at Hixson Middle.
Collegiate High junior performs with NYO-USA
Sasha Hitachi, a junior at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State, spent the summer traveling and performing with the National Youth Orchestra at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the New World Symphony Center in Miami.
Rivermont Elementary Receives a Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Rivermont Elementary in the Rock Point Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner.
Ooltewah High JROTC Wins Titles
The Ooltewah High School JROTC Raider Team competed in the Raider Team State Championship held at Soddy Daisy High School on Saturday, September 21st. The Ooltewah High male team took home the State Raider Champion title for the second year in a row.
Thrasher receives a Level 5 Banner
Principal selected for Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Middle Valley gets Level 5 Banner
McConnell Elementary gets Level 5 Banner
Clifton Hills and Howard are model schools
HCS and UTC team to improve ACT scores
I Am Hamilton - Colleen Ryan
Westview Elementary Gets A Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Westview Elementary in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Larrie Reynolds, executive director of the Missionary Ridge Learning Community presented the banner to the students and staff at Westview Elementary.
HCS Recognized in 2019 Best of the Best
The Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, and Christy Varnell, a teacher at Hixson High School, were honored as part of the 12th Annual Best of the Best Awards for 2019 announced by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The publication recognized the two at the annual awards banquet where Best of the Best finalists gathered. The Times Free Press also recognized the finalists and winners in a special section in the October 4 issue of the paper.
Soddy Elementary Receives Level 5 Banner
Today’s academic success spotlight shines on Soddy Elementary in the North River Learning Community for earning Level 5 school status. Hamilton County Schools is honoring the 45 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, with a special “championship” recognition banner. Dr. Neelie Parker, executive director of the North River Learning Community presented the banner to the students and staff at Soddy Elementary.
Alpine Crest receives TN Reward School banner
Nolan Elementary receives Reward School banner
Lakeside Academy Receives TN Reward School Banner
Accomplishment Hamilton County Schools has enjoyed historic success in the past year for academic growth and academic performance. The district had a district record 32 schools earn Reward status from the Tennessee Department of Education. Lakeside Academy in the Harrison Bay Learning Community is one of those schools, and they held a special assembly program recently to unveil their new banner from the state. Reward schools are those improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for all students and student groups. Reward designation is the highest honor for academic achievement in Tennessee. John Tharpe, executive director of the Harrison Bay Learning Community, presented the banner at Lakeside.
Fall Recruitment Fair Scheduled at Ooltewah High
Are you looking for a place to make a difference for children or the community? A rewarding career may be awaiting you in a Hamilton County classroom. Hamilton County Schools kicks off the hiring season with the Fall Teacher Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, November 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ooltewah High School, 6123 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah, TN. Principals at the event will look for potential new teachers for their interim positions in the schools for the second half of this school year, and teaching positions to begin next school year in the fall of 2020.
Rivermont Elementary Receives TN Reward Banner
Hamilton County Schools has enjoyed historic success in the past year for academic growth and academic performance. The school system had a district record 32 schools earn Reward status from the Tennessee Department of Education. Rivermont Elementary in the Rock Point Learning Community is one of those schools, and they held a special assembly program recently to unveil their new banner from the state. Reward schools are those improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for all students and student groups. Reward designation is the highest honor for academic achievement in Tennessee. Dr. Robert Sharpe, executive director of the Rock Point Learning Community, presented the banner at Rivermont.
ACT Participation Increases for HCS
ACT results released today by the Tennessee Department of Education show the participation rate increased to 99 percent for all students in the 2019 graduating class for Hamilton County Schools. The rate is the highest participation the district has seen since the information began to be posted by the state. In 2016, 93 percent of graduates took the ACT compared to 99 percent last year, a 6 percent increase. The district had an increase of ACT participation in all students and all subgroups, with the English language learner participation rate increasing 9 percent and students with disabilities participation rate increasing 6 percent.
STEM School Chattanooga, Reward School
Hamilton County Schools has enjoyed historic success in the past year for academic growth and academic performance. The school system had a district record 32 schools earn Reward status from the Tennessee Department of Education. STEM School Chattanooga in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community held a special assembly program recently to unveil their new banner from the state. Reward schools are those improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for all students and student groups. Reward designation is the highest honor for academic achievement in Tennessee. State Senator Todd Gardenhire and Representative Yusuf Hakeem presented the banner to students and Dr. Tony Donen, principal at STEM School Chattanooga.
East Brainerd Elementary is a TN Reward School
Hamilton County Schools has enjoyed historic success in the past year for academic growth and academic performance. The school system had a district record 32 schools earn Reward status from the Tennessee Department of Education. East Brainerd Elementary in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community held a special assembly program recently to unveil their new banner from the state. Reward schools are those improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for all students and student groups. Reward designation is the highest honor for academic achievement in Tennessee. East Hamilton cheerleaders present the Reward School banner to students and staff at East Brainerd Elementary.
Dr. LeAndrea Ware-TN Principal of the Year
Dr. LeAndrea Ware, principal of The Howard School, was named the 2019-2020 Tennessee Principal of the Year at the Tennessee Department of Education’s LEAD conference in Nashville last night. The announcement came during the annual honorary banquet at the conference.
Better Together Teacher Feature: Rai Laird
Exceptional education teachers are special educators teaching children with unique gifts. These exceptional learning leaders not only teach children but are advocates, protectors, and special guides the children rely on each day in Hamilton County Schools. Rai Laird, known as Ms. Rai by her students at East Lake Academy, is one of these exceptional teachers, and she works each day helping children find their voice.
Chattanooga School of Liberal Arts- Reward School
Hamilton County Schools has enjoyed historic success in the past year for academic growth and academic performance. The school system had a district record 32 schools earn Reward status from the Tennessee Department of Education. Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community recently unveiled their new banner from the state recognizing their accomplishment. Reward schools are those improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for all students and student groups. Reward designation is the highest honor for academic achievement in Tennessee.
Three from HCS presented Award by TSSAA
Angela Cass, principal of Ooltewah High, Mandi Munn, athletic director at Red Bank High, and Dr. Bryan Johnson, superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, are winners from District 3 in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s (TSSAA) A.F. Bridges Awards for 2019. The awards presentation was the 20th year that TSSAA has recognized what is best in high school athletics by presenting the Bridges Awards. Dr. Bryan Johnson won the School System Administrator award, Angela Cass took the Principal of the Year award, and Mandi Munn, the Athletic Director of the Year award for District 3.
Red Bank Middle is a TN Reward School
Hamilton County Schools has enjoyed historic success in the past year for academic growth and academic performance. The school system had a district record 32 schools earn Reward status from the Tennessee Department of Education. Red Bank Middle School in the Rock Point Learning Community held an assembly to unveil their new banner from the state recognizing their accomplishment. Reward schools are those improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for all students and student groups. Reward designation is the highest honor for academic achievement in Tennessee. Dr. David Sharpe, executive director of the Rock Point Learning Community; Randy Fairbanks, Hamilton County Commissioner for District 1; and Chip Baker, Hamilton County Commissioner for District 2, presented the banner to the students and staff at Red Bank Middle.
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East Ridge Elementary Receives Level 5 Banner
National Merit Semifinalists
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Hixson Elementary receives Level 5 Banner
East Ridge High receives Level 5 Banner
Apison receives Level 5 Banner
New high for graduation rate
Smith Elementary receives Level 5 Banner
Hamilton is Global Leader in Fab Labs
East Hamilton receives Level 5 Banner
Hamilton teacher is Toyota Teacher of the Year
Hixson High receives Level 5 Banner
Tyner Academy Receives Level 5 Banner
Ooltewah Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Statement Regarding Student at East Ridge Elem
UTC to partner with IB Future Ready Institutes
East Hamilton students go to Chicago
Loftis Middle gets Level 5 Banner
BlueCross adds partners with Soddy Daisy
Wolftever Creek gets Level 5 Banner
Ware is finalist for Tennessee principal award
Tyner Middle gets Level 5 Banner
Chattanooga FC to honor teachers
East Side receives a Level 5 Banner
Allen Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Daisy Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Red Bank Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
I Am Hamilton - Officer John Wigley
Success of HCS Featured in National Newsletter
DuPont Elementary Receives A Level 5 Banner
Red Bank Middle Receives A Level 5 Banner
Red Bank High Receives A Level 5 Banner
Hixson Middle Receives A Level 5 Banner
Collegiate High junior performs with NYO-USA
Rivermont Elementary Receives a Level 5 Banner
Ooltewah High JROTC Wins Titles
Thrasher receives a Level 5 Banner
Principal selected for Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Middle Valley gets Level 5 Banner
McConnell Elementary gets Level 5 Banner
Clifton Hills and Howard are model schools
HCS and UTC team to improve ACT scores
I Am Hamilton - Colleen Ryan
Westview Elementary Gets A Level 5 Banner
HCS Recognized in 2019 Best of the Best
Soddy Elementary Receives Level 5 Banner
Alpine Crest receives TN Reward School banner
Nolan Elementary receives Reward School banner
Lakeside Academy Receives TN Reward School Banner
Fall Recruitment Fair Scheduled at Ooltewah High
Rivermont Elementary Receives TN Reward Banner
ACT Participation Increases for HCS
STEM School Chattanooga, Reward School
East Brainerd Elementary is a TN Reward School
Dr. LeAndrea Ware-TN Principal of the Year
Better Together Teacher Feature: Rai Laird
Chattanooga School of Liberal Arts- Reward School
Three from HCS presented Award by TSSAA
Red Bank Middle is a TN Reward School
I Am Hamilton-Paul Baker
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