East Hamilton Middle School

Nick Mullins, a dedicated strength and conditioning coach, adaptive P.E. teacher, and defensive line coach for the football team at Signal Mountain Middle/High School, has quickly become an essential part of the school’s community. Now in his second year at SMMHS, with nearly 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, Mullins channels his passion for health and personal development in every aspect of his role.

Lola Matheny, a 12th grader at Lookout Valley High School, embodies leadership, dedication, and a deep sense of community.

Red Bank Elementary held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Storybook Trail on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The opening was attended by several community members, including School Board District 2 Lead Ben Daugherty and his family, Assistant Principal Lindsey Hagan, a representee from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and more. The trail is now officially open to all community members, welcoming families big and small.

Brainerd High School’s College and Career Pathways are designed to prepare students for life after high school by equipping them with essential skills and real-world experiences. Through Early Post Secondary Opportunities (EPSOs), students can earn college credits and gain hands-on professional training while still in high school, giving them a significant head start on their future educational or career paths.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and as Hamilton County Schools (HCS) students head back to classrooms for the year, HCS has established strategies across the district for helping students stay healthy. To help achieve this work, the district partners with various community organizations.

Q&A with Cenaida Sosa, a Bilingual Educational Assistant at Orchard Knob Middle School. Discover her insights and experiences in fostering a supportive learning environment for all.

The first day of school at Hixson Middle School set the tone for what promises to be an outstanding school year.

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, we will follow along with Leanne Weiler, a first-year Kindergarten teacher, highlighting her teaching journey along the way.

Meet Kari Mays, an Algebra 1 and Film Studies teacher at East Ridge High School, who recently became one of the 2024-25 Tennessee Ten Novice Teachers of the Year.

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) is thrilled to welcome back students for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Leadership Hamilton County Schools (Leadership HCS) held a five-year program celebration and graduation for the fifth cohort of participants on June 24, 2024.

Hamilton County Schools’ (HCS) students showed consistent performance on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), with notable gains among middle school students across subject areas. This success underscores Hamilton County Schools' ongoing commitment to ‘Every Student Learns’ as outlined in the district’s strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.