Federal programs showing success for Hamilton County students

Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, May 12, Peggy Hasty, Coordinator of Federal Programs for the school district, gave a presentation on the use of federal programs and resources and their impact on student performance. One significant piece of information is the increase in graduation rates, which went from 84% in the 2020-21 school year to 91% in the 2024-25 school year. Hasty said she felt that a major contributor to this is the use of federal resources to fund a Title I personalized graduation coach at Hamilton County High School, who provides “individualized academic monitoring for juniors and seniors.”