COVID-19 Closure Community Update: Thursday, March 19
To combat the spread of coronavirus in our community, Hamilton County Schools closed schools beginning Monday, March 16. This closure is an unprecedented situation for our district, and we know there are a lot of questions and support needed during this time. We will send out regular communications to the community with information and resources to help make this transition as smooth as possible for families.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We are Hamilton!
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Student Meal Delivery

Beginning Monday, March 23, bus drivers will deliver meals to students in need. Here are the details:
  • The schedule will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of every week. The packages will include enough food to cover the days the buses are not making deliveries.
  • The buses will run the elementary school bus routes. To find the stop closest to you, use our Bus Stop Finder.
  • The buses will begin running the routes at 11 a.m. Unfortunately, we do not have the exact times the buses will be at the stops at this point. We anticipate being able to provide better time windows once we start the delivery schedule. Thank you for your patience.
  • All meals are provided free to children up to age 18. Families do not need to provide proof of school enrollment, income, or free/reduced lunch eligibility. Children must be present to receive the meals.

HCS Continued Learning TV Broadcast

Every Monday night Dr. Johnson, along with other district officials, will host an HCS Continued Learning live broadcast on WTCI to share information and answer questions during the school closure. Tune in at 8 p.m.!

Student Device Pickup

The district has consolidated devices that aren't currently being used available for loan to students who need one. Starting today, there will be school sites throughout the district where families can pick up a device to use during the time schools are closed. Students do not have to attend the school where they are getting the device. The limit is two devices per household, and students need to be present when picking up the device.
Schedule and Locations

Technology Hotline

The district launched a Tech Hotline for families and staff that need assistance with technology. The hotline will be open Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Callers can leave a message outside of those hours that will be returned by a staff member. The Tech Hotline number is (423) 493-0350.

UPDATED HOURS: Staples Printing Learning Packets

Staples has generously offered to help our school communities by printing our HCS Continued Learning packets at no cost during the school closure for families that do not have the ability to print at home.
Packets can be picked up from the Staples locations below:
2220 Hamilton Place Blvd Suite 126
Chattanooga TN 37421
423-510-9654
Northtowne Center, Hixson
5450 TN-153
Chattanooga, TN 37343
423-877-3277
Updated Hours:
M-F 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun.11 a.m.-6 p.m.

HCS Building Hours During Closure

Beginning tomorrow, March 20, the hours for all buildings in Hamilton County Schools will change from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These hours are only for essential business functions/bills, to answer phones, and provide access to the building as requested/needed (i.e., medication, instruments, learning packets).

HCS Continued Help Hotline

To aid families during the school closure, the district has created the HCS Continued Help Hotline. Families can call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak with a Hamilton County Schools staff member. There is also a Spanish hotline for our Spanish-speaking families. The hours for that hotline is 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HCS Continued Learning Resources for Families

During the school closure, students are expected to engage in HCS Continued Learning  through printed learning packets or a digital learning platform designated by their teacher. Please visit our website for more information.
HCS Continued Learning
WiFi Access
For families without access to WiFi at home, we’ve included resources on our website to help those families gain access during the school closure.
Free Public WiFi Map
Low Cost WiFi Connectivity Options
Community Resources
Community partners and volunteers in Hamilton County are offering services for families in need during the school closure. We’ve created a resource page on our website to house all of the resources available to Hamilton County Schools families.
Family Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

This closure is an unprecedented situation for our schools, and we know there are a lot of questions about how this will affect families, staff, and the remainder of the school year.
COVID-19 Closure FAQ
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