Hamilton County Schools
Developing our diverse graduates to be connected, competitive, and life ready.
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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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Summer Reach 2026 is off to an amazing start! Students spent the first day learning, staying active, trying new activities, and having fun with friends as they kicked off a summer full of enrichment and growth. ☀️![]()
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One student shared that she was nervous coming in this morning, but by the end of the day, she said it had already been “the best day of summer so far!”✨
🎉 It’s here! New student registration is officially open. We can’t wait to welcome new students into our school community for the upcoming year.![]()
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Visit hcde.org/registration/ for details on this and other registrations.
🚨 Due to a water main break at Harrison Elementary, Summer Reach programming for Harrison Elementary will be held at CSLA (4850 Jersey Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37416) for the day tomorrow, June 1, 2026. ![]()
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Buses will pick up students as planned in the morning and drop them off at CSLA. For afternoon dismissal, buses will transport students from CSLA to drop-off points as scheduled. ![]()
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SACC will open at 7:00 a.m. at CSLA. ![]()
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We anticipate the water main break will be fixed and normal operations will resume at Harrison Elementary on Tuesday, June 2. We will communicate final plans for Tuesday, June 2 operations, tomorrow afternoon. ![]()
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Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
🚀 Countdown is almost over! New student registration opens tomorrow. Stay tuned and get ready to register!
Congratulations to Dr. Justin Robertson on being named the Southeast Tennessee Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents! 🏆✨ ![]()
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This recognition reflects Dr. Robertson’s steadfast leadership and the shared commitment across HCS to putting students at the center, supporting educators and staff, partnering with families, and creating opportunities for all children.![]()
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We are grateful for Dr. Robertson’s guidance, dedication, and care for our students, staff, and community. ![]()
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Join us in congratulating and celebrating Dr. Robertson and HCS by sharing this post! #HCSstories
A great start makes a big difference. 💛 Applications are now open for Pre-K in Hamilton County Schools for 2026–27, including tuition-based Pre-K. Start your child’s learning journey today!
