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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Big learning starts with small steps. ✨ Applications are now open for Hamilton County Schools Pre-K programs for 2026–27, including tuition-based Pre-K. Begin your child’s educational journey today!
Congratulations to Jessica Holloway, Instructional Coach at Central High School, and Stephanie Elgin, STEM Teacher at Tommie F. Brown Academy, winners of the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge Regional Championship. Among the top 0.16% of entrants nationwide, these Hamilton County educators will travel to Washington, D.C., to compete in the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge National Championship on June 8, showcasing their innovative work in AI and education: Elevating Kindergarten Science with Machine Learning.![]()
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Join us in cheering them on during the national championship livestream on Monday: orise.orau.gov/ai-challenge/live-event.html
Partner Highlight: White Oak Bicycle Co-op 🚲![]()
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White Oak Bicycle Co-op recently brought donated bikes and helmets to North Hamilton Elementary, giving students a fun and meaningful way to stay active. Along with bike donations, their work also extends into bicycle safety education, including projects like traffic gardens that help students learn safe riding skills in a hands-on way.![]()
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Read more about White Oak Bicycle Co-op’s work with our schools here: hcde.org/white-oak-bicycle-co-op-partners-with-hcs/
📣 Have You Registered Yet?![]()
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The wait is over! Registration is officially open for all students. Now is the time to enroll, update your information, and prepare for an exciting school year ahead.![]()
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We can’t wait to see you in our schools!
Today, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the expansion and renovation of Soddy Daisy Middle School.![]()
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The project will bring new classrooms, a new gym, expanded parking, and other campus improvements, creating more space and opportunities for students, staff, and families for years to come. It's an exciting step forward for the school and the entire Soddy Daisy community.![]()
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We're grateful to the many people and partners who helped make this day possible.![]()
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A milestone worth celebrating. 💙
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!”✨
