In the final podcast of the 2023-2024 school year, Kellie Goral asks Dr. Haynes about his first year as superintendent, using questions submitted by administrators, staff, and students ..read more

Shameka Pollard, chief of secondary school leadership, and Veronica Hurd, director for the Academies of Hampton, take a deeper look into job shadowing and internship opportunities for high school students provided by community partners, local businesses, and institutions for high learning ..read more

Chenequa Hayden from Hampton Healthy Families discusses the partnership with Hampton City Schools. Hampton Healthy Families provides resources to HCS families like after school programs. School Age Programs promote the social, physical, educational and emotional growth of all children in a safe, caring, structured environment. Listen to learn more about resources that are available to Hampton families ..read more

Dr. James Harris, HCS chief academic officer, explains what it means when Hampton City Schools was named the first in the nation as a K-12 Ford Next Generation Learning Community. He also shares what signature experiences will look like for students in grades 3 - 8 ..read more

Phoebus High students Layla Witherspoon, Zahra Sandifer, and their team members, created an initiative where the ACE Academy students visited elementary schools each month, starting in November, to encourage a love of reading for elementary schoolers. They worked with Smith, Barron, and Forrest elementary schools, motivating younger students to read more through mentorships. The ACE Academy students developed relationships with the elementary schoolers through multiple visits to read with their younger counterparts, helping to improve literacy for all ..read more

Two Hampton legends, Boo Williams, former pro-basketball player, and Ralph Saunders, former educator and HCS principal, reminisce with Dr. Haynes about growing up and playing basketball in Hampton. Boo shares his experiences from traveling the world to establishing the Boo Williams Sportsplex ..read more

Co-founders of Next Generation Storytellers, Trent Garrett and Jacob Young, are helping to make Hollywood dreams come true for HCS high schoolers, right here in Hampton. Learn more about how students worked with industry mentors, made their own films, and got to see them play on the big screen ..read more

Dr. Haynes talks with Dr. Kim Richardson, who is the director of induction & development for Hampton City Schools where the goal is to build, grow and lead. For those interested in pursuing a teaching degree or perhaps considering switching careers, this podcast is for you! TeachHampton.com ..read more

Nicole Lewis is Forrest Elementary School’s 2023 Teacher of the Year, AND our 2023-2024 HCS Elementary School Teacher of the Year. This school year, she started a new position in Hampton City schools. Listen to learn a little more about Ms. Lewis, who is also a Kecoughtan alum ..read more

Deon Moore, Kecoughtan boys indoor and outdoor track coach, talks about bringing the school's first team state title home last year, clinching the VHSL Class 5 State Title. Recently, the team won the indoor track Class 5 State Championship. Check out what Coach Moore has to say about his expectations for these student-athletes ..read more