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Superintendent Justin Robertson emphasizes benefits of investing in public schools during State of the System

Staff photo by Abby White / Hamilton County Superintendent Justin Robertson gives a presentation at the State of the System address. Hamilton County Schools hosted the annual State of the System address Feb. 25, 2025. The program included student performances, showcases and a presentation from district leadership.
Staff photo by Abby White / Hamilton County Superintendent Justin Robertson gives a presentation at the State of the System address. Hamilton County Schools hosted the annual State of the System address Feb. 25, 2025. The program included student performances, showcases and a presentation from district leadership. Staff photo by Abby White / Hamilton County Superintendent Justin Robertson gives a presentation at the State of the System address. Hamilton County Schools hosted the annual State of the System address Feb. 25, 2025. The program included student performances, showcases and a presentation from district leadership.

The story of Hamilton County Schools is one of a district with leaders and teachers that serve each and every student every day, Superintendent Justin Robertson said during his State of the System address Tuesday.

It’s time the district started telling its story, he said.

“The main theme of our story is our kids,” he said in front of a crowded auditorium at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. “And when we invest well, our kids thrive.”

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Throughout the presentation, district leaders highlighted the impact their investments have had on students and staff.