Hamilton County Department of Education
Our mission at Hamilton County Schools is to educate all students to their highest potential. We believe in success for all students and have turned the corner in student achievement. We continue to focus on helping students succeed, enhancing staff development and increasing community support. In doing so, we are investing in the future of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
School Board Appreciation Week
Chattanooga, Tennessee – January 22, 2012 – Mayor Jim Coppinger and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners has joined with Tennessee in declaring the week of January 22-28 as School Board Appreciation Week, a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society. Hamilton County Schools is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week to honor local board members for their commitment to the students in our schools.read more
Online Magnet Application
Parents interested in sending their children to a magnet school for the 2012-2013 school year may begin applying November 1, 2011.read more
HCDE Teachers Gain National Board Certification
Chattanooga, Tennessee – January 19, 2012 – Ten Hamilton County teachers, from a variety of
disciplines, earned National Board Certification in December pushing the number of Board Certified teachers in the district to 32.read more