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Hamilton County Schools Launches New In-House Website Platform

  • 7/5/2025

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) will launch a new, redesigned district website on Tuesday-Wednesday, July 8 and 9, at www.hcde.org, with individual school websites going live starting Wednesday, July 9, and finishing Monday, July 14. This phased rollout is part of a major technology upgrade that brings all website management in-house, allowing HCS to enhance cybersecurity, improve content responsiveness, and reduce annual vendor costs, officials said. During the July 8–14 transition window, some pages or features across school websites may experience brief disruptions as the new platform is finalized. However, essential services - including student registration and career applications ... (click for more)

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Sanjeev Vikram, a third grader, was honored by Mayor Tim Kelly for his chess abilities
Sanjeev Vikram, a third grader, was honored by Mayor Tim Kelly for his chess abilities

Chattanooga 3rd Grader Honored By Mayor For Chess Prowess

  • 7/4/2025

Sanjeev Vikram, a third grade student, was recognized for his outstanding national achievement in chess by Mayor Tim Kelly, receiving the prestigious Chattanooga Badge for excellence. Alongside the badge, Sanjeev was also awarded a Certificate for Excellence in Chess, further acknowledging his remarkable talent and dedication to the ... (click for more)

Cleveland State Complete Two 48-Hour Phlebotomy Bootcamps

  • 7/3/2025

Cleveland State Community College recently completed two 48-hour phlebotomy bootcamps. The students developed the skills to safely perform venipunctures through classroom lecture and practice on training arms and human arms. The students completed the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exam ... (click for more)

Local Students Receive College Honors
  • 7/3/2025

The 176th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College took place on campus May 17. The college awarded more than 500 degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Accounting, and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Equity. The following local students graduated: Grant Burks of Chattanooga, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Any additional distinctions/honors earned by Burks are listed here: Cum Laude Macy Tidmore of Chattanooga, ... more

Independence Day 2025
  • 7/4/2025

I'm watching half the country predict we're on the precipice of doom, as they usually do, taking to the streets with signs like "We fight, we win!" and "This is what democracy looks like." A thread over on Local 3's wall covers a story on Hamilton County participating in an ICE program, a rather limited local partnership which applies only after a non-citizen has been arrested and jailed. It was a raucous read over morning coffee, with predictable references to "gestapo, brown ... more

Renewed Sense Of Purpose Has Brock Excited For This Week’s Women’s State Amateur
Renewed Sense Of Purpose Has Brock Excited For This Week’s Women’s State Amateur
  • 7/6/2025

This week’s 93 rd Tennessee Women’s Amateur Championship will take on added significance for Chattanooga’s Blakesly Brock. With the event being staged at her home course, ... more

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