Hamilton County Schools

Hamilton County Schools HCS strives to ensure all children thrive and experience a future without limits.

We aim to create pathways to bright futures for all students in our community, by helping to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and supports required to realize their full potential.

📚 Schedule ReminderA quick reminder for families:• Monday, September 7 – Labor Day (No school)Students will return to sc...
09/06/2026

📚 Schedule Reminder

A quick reminder for families:

• Monday, September 7 – Labor Day (No school)

Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.

Yesterday, students at Alpine Crest Elementary took part in the Apex Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉The Apex Fun Run is a 30-minute e...
09/04/2026

Yesterday, students at Alpine Crest Elementary took part in the Apex Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

The Apex Fun Run is a 30-minute event that gets kids moving, cheering each other on, and having fun while building teamwork and school spirit. Students also help raise money for their school, with family and friends making pledges based on the number of laps they complete.

And they really got their steps in! Elementary students typically average 26–36 laps during the 30-minute run. But they don’t just run the whole time! To keep things fun, different types of laps are mixed in, including skipping and “swimming” laps, along with girls-only and boys-only laps. 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ It kept everyone moving, laughing, and cheering each other on from start to finish! 💙

We had a blast this morning at Ooltewah High School! 🏈🎉Students and fans brought the energy to Friday Morning Football w...
09/04/2026

We had a blast this morning at Ooltewah High School! 🏈🎉

Students and fans brought the energy to Friday Morning Football with Local 3 News, showing their support ahead of tonight’s matchup against Rhea County.

Good luck to Ooltewah and all of our teams across the district competing tonight!

Today, we celebrated the start of this year’s Kids First Coupon Book sale with Hixson Elementary! 🎉Every $15 book is pac...
09/03/2026

Today, we celebrated the start of this year’s Kids First Coupon Book sale with Hixson Elementary! 🎉

Every $15 book is packed with savings. And, even better, $10 from every book sold goes directly back to your selected school!

Funds can help schools purchase technology, instructional materials, art supplies, playground equipment, educational field trips and more. Students can also earn fun prizes for each book they sell! 🍦🎡

Keep an eye out for information on how you can get a Kids First Coupon Book and support an elementary school in Hamilton County!

Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in Chattanooga 2.0's Adolescent Development Community Learning Series, ...
09/02/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in Chattanooga 2.0's Adolescent Development Community Learning Series, gaining valuable insights and connecting with partners from across the community! 🌟

During the Public Safety and Youth-Serving Justice Organizations Learning Exchange, we heard from Dr. Adriana Galván with UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, who shared insights on brain development, ways our communities and systems can better support young people, and so much more.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the ways we support our students.💙

It’s official! Today, Hamilton County School Board members were sworn in at the Chattanooga Convention Center as part of...
09/01/2026

It’s official! Today, Hamilton County School Board members were sworn in at the Chattanooga Convention Center as part of a ceremony honoring Hamilton County’s elected officials. We’re excited to welcome our new members, as well as those continuing their service, and look forward to all that’s ahead for Hamilton County Schools! 🍎

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚💙Every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, a...
09/01/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚💙

Every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and make memories. We’re celebrating the importance of showing up, being on time, and working together to help every student have a successful year!

🍎 Teacher Highlight: Mr. Wood | Thrasher ElementaryFor 26 years, Mr. Wood has been making an impact in the classroom, in...
08/31/2026

🍎 Teacher Highlight: Mr. Wood | Thrasher Elementary

For 26 years, Mr. Wood has been making an impact in the classroom, including more than two decades at Thrasher Elementary. As a fifth-grade math teacher, he has found a way to make learning active, engaging and something students can look forward to.

Mr. Wood loves finding creative ways to bring math to life. One project his students look forward to is designing and building tiny houses. Students create a blueprint, use what they’ve learned about volume and work together to build their own tiny house models, combining math with hands-on learning and STEM.

But for Mr. Wood, teaching is about much more than academics. It’s about getting to know his students and creating a classroom where they feel comfortable being themselves. From talking sports to trading Pokémon cards and playing music, he looks for those small moments that help build relationships and make his classroom feel like a place where students belong.

He also loves helping students discover that math doesn’t have to be intimidating. Seeing a student go from believing they “hate math” to feeling confident in what they can do is one of the most rewarding parts of his job.

After more than two decades at Thrasher, Mr. Wood says his students continue to keep him young, keep him learning and keep him coming back ready to make a difference.

And if his students leave his classroom smiling, a little more confident and ready for what comes next, Mr. Wood considers that a good day.

08/30/2026

Middle school is a big step! For sixth graders, that transition can shape so much more than just their first year.

Across Hamilton County Schools, educators are working intentionally to help students feel supported and confident as they adjust to new routines, new expectations, and a new school environment.

🎥 Take a look at how HCS is helping make the transition to sixth grade a little easier for students.

HCS showed up in true Dolly style! ✨ Schools across Hamilton County celebrated the one and only Dolly Parton with pink, ...
08/29/2026

HCS showed up in true Dolly style! ✨

Schools across Hamilton County celebrated the one and only Dolly Parton with pink, shimmer, cowboy hats, Dolly shirts, and plenty of creativity. 💗🤠

It was a fun way for students and staff to celebrate a Tennessee icon whose music, generosity and love of learning have made an impact on so many.

Classrooms and hallways across HCS added extra sparkle to the day! ✨

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3074 Claude Ramsey Parkway
Chattanooga, TN
37421

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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