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Free Meals for Summer 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:00 GMT

HCPS is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all individuals 18 years old and younger at no charge on a first come, first serve basis.

Best Community for Music Education 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:18:00 GMT

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has named Hanover County Public Schools as a “Best Community for Music Education” for the 14th year in a row.

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

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:53:00 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 18:44:00 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!

Important Recess, Student Arrival Update for Elementary School Families

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:26:00 GMT

This spring, the School Board unanimously approved lengthening elementary school recess from 30 to 40 minutes.

Quick Facts for the 2024-25 School Year

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:09:00 GMT

Quick Facts for the 2023-24 School Year

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:17:00 GMT

2023–2024 Supply Lists

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:48:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at South Anna Elementary School?

Kindergarten Enrollment 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:26:00 GMT

We are now accepting kindergarten enrollments for the 2023-24 school year! Children must be five years old on or before September 30, 2023, to be eligible.

Approved 2023-24 School Calendar

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:56:00 GMT

The Hanover County School Board approved the 2023-24 school year calendar, which was developed by a committee of parents, teachers, support employees, and administrators who considered many factors.

2023 Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:46:00 GMT

We will accept spring referrals for evaluation for Hanover County Public Schools gifted education through Tuesday, January 31.

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:12:00 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.

2022-23 R.E.B. Leadership Award Nominations

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:32:00 GMT

The Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2022-23 R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which will result in a $30,000 grant for a Hanover County Public Schools principal.

Best Community for Music Education 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:53:00 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!

Innovator of the Year

Fri, 22 May 2020 17:15:00 GMT

Whitney Wells-Corfield, a fifth grade teacher at South Anna Elementary School (SAES), has been named the 2019–2020 Hanover County Public Schools innovator of the year.

Digital Learning Initiative

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:19:00 GMT

Attention, parents and guardians of rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! Hanover County Public Schools is offering virtual sessions to give you information about our digital learning initiative.

Digital Resources

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:31:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools offers a variety of digital resources for you and your student.

Give Us a Thumbs Up

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:31:00 GMT

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Digital Bullying Reporting

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:05:00 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.