Bible in the Schools

In the 2025-2026 academic year, 35 public schools offered a Bible course in Hamilton County.

Thank you to the many generous donors for Advancing Bible Education for Students in Hamilton County Public Schools!

Sponsor a Student: $840 / year, or $70 / recurring monthly

A college Local Dual Credit option is offered for both the Old Testament and New Testament courses, offering students the opportunity to earn up to six hours of college credit at Chattanooga State Community College.

1000 students sat for the Local Dual Credit course exam in April, 2026.

Learn more at https://bibleintheschools.com/curriculum/

Did you know?

It is constitutionally permissible to teach Bible courses in a public school. For more information, visit https://bibleintheschools.com/

Bible in the Schools was pleased to welcome all the Hamilton County public school Bible teachers to a special evening with our staff and Board members, to celebrate another successful year of Bible education. We give thanks for all their hard work and efforts through the year to bring learning to life. Thank you to The Feed restaurant for an outstanding meal and beautiful event space.

Made possible through community generosity, 92% of middle and high school students in Hamilton County public schools had access to academic, on-campus Bible elective courses in the 2025-2026 school year.

Give today at https://bibleintheschools.com/give

“Because of Bible [class] I feel like I can trust people and I feel safe. Thank you for providing this class in my school. I can come to school knowing there is someone I can talk to and trust. My teacher makes me smile when I need it.” - Bible Student

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day from the Board and staff of Bible in the Schools. Today we honor the memory of heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice of courage and who gave everything in sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. May your Memorial Day be filled with meaningful reflection and gratitude.

Congratulations to Bible teacher, Mr. Cabot Huffstutter, who was awarded “Teacher of the Year” at Lookout Valley Middle/High School.

Congratulations to all Bible teachers for completing another year of Bible instruction in our public schools. Thank you for making a difference in student lives. Thank you for the countless hours you have poured into making meaningful lessons and caring for your students. Thank you for inspiring, growing, and challenging students to stretch themselves to learn and to think. You are the heartbeat of our schools, and you are loved and appreciated. Thank you! We wish you all a wonderful summer. May you enjoy well-deserved rest and replenishment. Thank you for choosing to be a teacher! You make a difference and make our world a better place.