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Many students in the Chattanooga area have either already returned to school or will be returning to school this week. All schools will be returning to an in-person format, with classrooms, sporting events + other school activities taking place in full capacity in most cases.
Find private school calendars, COVID-19 guidelines, and other information on each school’s website.
⏰ First full days
- Hamilton County Public Schools | Thurs., Aug. 12
- Bradley County Schools | Fri., Aug. 6
- Marion County Schools | Fri., Aug. 6
- Rhea County Schools | Fri., Aug. 6
- Meigs County Schools | Mon., Aug. 9
😷 Health + safety precautions
- Hamilton County Schools | Masks not required but recommended.
- Bradley County Schools | Masks are optional + sanitation is a top priority.
- Marion County Schools | Masks are optional.
- Rhea County Schools | Masks are optional.
- Meigs County Schools | Masks are optional.
✏️ School supplies + back to school events
- Samaritan Center Backpack + School Supplies Program | Certain zip codes qualify for a free backpack with school supplies.
- Back to School Splash Party | Fri., Aug. 13 | 4-7 p.m. | Highland Park Commons, 2000 Union Ave. | Enjoy food, water games, and fun.
- Reach One Teach One Fourth Annual Back-to-School Bash | Sat., Aug. 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hope City Church, 7 N. Tuxedo Ave. | Free backpacks, school uniforms, paper, binders, folders, pens, pencils, and crayons will be available.
- Back to School Skate | Fri., Aug. 27 | 6-10 p.m. | Hamilton Skate Place, 7414 Goodwin Rd.| The $12 admission comes with skates + unlimited pizza.
- J103 Fourth Annual Back to School Health Fair | Sat., Aug. 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Cambridge Square, 9453 Bradmore Ln., Ooltewah | Local businesses and doctors offices will offer free consultations and information + a giveaway of a family 4-pack of Dollywood tickets and other prizes.
