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Three Hanover Educators Honored for Teaching Excellence

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:04:00 GMT

Three Hanover County Public Schools teachers have received the 2025 R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence.

Be the “I” in Kind: Nominate Someone Today!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:16:00 GMT

Continuing our focus on kindness, we are launching a social media campaign to celebrate the students and staff who inspire us all by putting kindness into action through their words and actions.

Quick Facts for the 2025-26 School Year

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:07:00 GMT

As the start of the school year quickly approaches, we want to share some quick facts to help you better prepare. Please keep this information handy as you plan ahead. We are excited to see our students soon!

Quick Facts for the 2024-25 School Year

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:32:00 GMT

Hanover High School Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:58:00 GMT

Brian Letourneau, a social studies teacher at Hanover High School, has been selected as this year’s Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

2023-24 Summer Residential Governor's School

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:49:00 GMT

The Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS) is an opportunity for tenth and eleventh grade students that are identified as gifted learners, to participate in an intensive summer program studying various academic disciplines.

Jennifer Melton Named Counselor of the Year

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:51:00 GMT

Jennifer Melton, the career counselor at Hanover High School (HHS), has been named one of the Counselors of the Year by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC).

Quick Facts for the 2023-24 School Year

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:48:00 GMT

HCPS Virtual College Bootcamp and College & Career Expo 2023

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:36:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools Career Counselors are hosting the 2023 HCPS Virtual College Bootcamp and College & Career Expo from July 31 through August 3.

Hanover High School 20 Year Celebration

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:24:00 GMT

Please come back to celebrate our 20th year as we continue to make it a great day to be a Hawk!

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:47:00 GMT

HCPS is pleased to announce that all schools have achieved accreditation by the Virginia Department of Education based upon results during the 2021-22 school year.

Best Community for Music Education 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:30:00 GMT

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named Hanover County Public Schools as a “Best Community for Music Education” for the 10th year in a row!

Second Semester Quick Facts

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:47:00 GMT

An overview of resources and facts as we prepare for the second semester.

Free School Meals

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:29:00 GMT

All HCPS students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch through the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Hawks for Wellness

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:14:00 GMT

Please check out a new Hawks for Wellness website created by the Hawk Wellness Committee.

Virtual Spirit Shack

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:28:00 GMT

Please visit this year’s virtual spirit shack.

Return-to-Play Guidelines

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:49:00 GMT

Starting on Monday, August 3, students eligible for participation in high school athletics will be permitted to resume out-of-season conditioning activities.

Online School Registration

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:07:00 GMT

Information on how to register for online school.

Transportation Opt-In

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:02:00 GMT

An important message about transportation for the 2020-2021 school year.

Return to Learn Plan

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:28:00 GMT

A message from Dr. Gill about the Return to Learn Plan.

Food Pantries in the Community

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:22:00 GMT

Hanover County has a variety of food pantries available for citizens. Please note that these are not run by nor affiliated with the school division.

Digital Bullying Reporting

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:52:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is pleased to announce the launch of the “Stand Up, Speak Out - Stop Bullying Now” anonymous digital reporting tool on all school websites.