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Best Community for Music Education 2025

05/27/2025

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has named Hanover County Public Schools as a “Best Community for Music Education” for the 13th year in a row.

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Free Meals for Summer 2025

05/20/2025

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.

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2025-26 Transportation Information

05/19/2025

Updates regarding transportation and the 2025-26 school year.

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Boundary Adjustment Implementation Update: Plan Approved by School Board

05/16/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment implementation plan.

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Administrative Assistant Named HCPS Support Employee of the Year

05/15/2025

Mindy Muntean, an administrative assistant in the Hanover County Public Schools Central Office, has been selected as the 2024-25 HCPS Support Employee of the Year.

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Boundary Adjustment Update: School Board Approves Green Scenario

05/14/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Liberty Middle School Educator Honored as Beginning Teacher of the Year

05/14/2025

Emily Vican, a special education teacher at Liberty Middle School, has been named the 2024-25 Hanover County Public Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year.

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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Update

05/14/2025

Updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

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Watch Battlefield Park ES and Beaverdam ES Construction via Live Stream!

04/25/2025

We are excited to share with you that members of the public now have the opportunity to watch via live stream the construction of Battlefield Park Elementary School and Beaverdam Elementary School!

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Mechanicsville High School Career Counselor Named Counselor of the Year

04/23/2025

Alison Bollander, the career counselor at Mechanicsville High School, has been named one of the Counselors of the Year by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling

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Cold Harbor ES Principal Receives R.E.B. Leadership Award

04/21/2025

Allison Mullens, the principal at Cold Harbor Elementary School, is the Hanover County Public Schools winner of the 2024-25 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership

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Boundary Adjustment Process: Update on Approval of Adjustments, Draft Implementation Plan

04/10/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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School Board Appoints Dr. Lisa Pennycuff as Superintendent of Schools

04/08/2025

The Hanover County School Board has selected Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, an educator and school administrator for more than 30 years, as the next Superintendent of HCPS.

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2025-26 Kindergarten Enrollment Information

04/08/2025

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open.

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Hanover County Public Schools Breaks Ground on Elementary Schools

03/27/2025

Hanover County Public Schools has broken ground on two replacement elementary schools, marking the second and third schools constructed in Hanover County since 2008.

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Boundary Adjustment Update: School Board Approves 2026-27 Implementation for Initial Boundary Changes

03/12/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Superintendent Search Update: March 12, 2025

03/12/2025

An update regarding the search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

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Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Battlefield Park ES and Beaverdam ES

03/07/2025

We will break ground on both new school buildings in March.

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VHSL Update: Feb. 26, 2025

02/26/2025

An update from the Virginia High School League.

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Boundary Adjustment Update: Workgroup Recommendation and Next Steps

02/25/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Boundary Adjustment Update: Important Implementation Recommendation and New Draft Scenario

02/21/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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School Board Work Session on Boundary Adjustments Postponed to Feb. 21

02/19/2025

The Hanover County School Board work session to discuss the boundary adjustment process that was scheduled for Thursday, February 20 has been postponed due to inclement weather.

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Boundary Adjustment Process Update: Next Steps and Work Sessions

02/18/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Inclement Weather Update: Feb. 10, 2025

02/10/2025

Updates regarding inclement weather and the February 11, 2025 school day.

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Superintendent Search Update: February 5, 2025

02/05/2025

An update regarding the search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

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Boundary Adjustment Update: Proposed Scenarios and Input Needed

01/30/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Lauren Davis with Mr. Steve Ikenberry and Dr. Lisa Pennycuff

Patrick Henry High School Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

01/27/2025

Lauren Davis, an English teacher at Patrick Henry High School, has been named this year's Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

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Boundary Adjustment Process Update: Jan. 16, 2025

01/16/2025

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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2025-26 School Calendar Update

01/15/2025

Updates regarding the adoption of the 2025-26 school calendar.

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PowerSchool Data Breach

01/14/2025

PowerSchool recently announced that the company experienced a data breach impacting school divisions across the country, including HCPS.

Read More About PowerSchool Data Breach

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Superintendent Search Update: Dec. 19, 2024

12/19/2024

An update regarding the search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

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Boundary Adjustment Process Update: New Data; Community Meetings Scheduled

12/18/2024

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Atlee, Mechanicsville High Schools Honored for Financial Literacy Education

12/17/2024

Atlee High School and Mechanicsville High School have been named two of the best schools in the country for financial literacy education.

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Superintendent Search Update: December 6, 2024

12/06/2024

An update regarding the search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

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Special School Board Planning Meeting to Discuss Superintendent Search

12/02/2024

An update regarding the search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

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Six Hanover Educators Honored for Teaching Excellence

11/15/2024

Six Hanover County Public Schools teachers have received the 2024 R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence.

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A Message from the School Board Chair and Interim Superintendent

10/25/2024

An important message from the School Board Chair and Interim Superintendent of Schools.

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Boundary Adjustment Process Update: School Board Kickoff; Webpage Launches

10/09/2024

An update regarding the boundary adjustment and evaluation process.

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Washington-Henry ES Replacement Update

10/04/2024

The process to replace Washington-Henry Elementary School with a new school building has begun.

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HCPS Begins Boundary Adjustment Process

10/03/2024

To address student enrollment and capacity across schools in HCPS, we are undergoing a boundary line evaluation and adjustment process.

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HCPS Remains Leader in Academic Success

10/02/2024

We are proud to share with you that our students continue to achieve at the highest levels in Virginia according to new data from the Virginia Department of Education.

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2024-25 R.E.B. Leadership Award Nominations

09/18/2024

The Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2024-25 R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which will result in a $30,000 grant for a Hanover County Public Schools principal.

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Superintendent Search Update: September 11, 2024

09/11/2024

The Hanover County School Board has begun the process to search for the next Superintendent of Schools.

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HCPS Artificial Intelligence Guidelines

08/16/2024

HCPS has created artificial intelligence guidelines for students, educators, and families in response to the growing usage of the technology.

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HCPS to Enact Clear Bag Requirement at High School Stadiums/Gymnasiums

08/16/2024

HCPS is enacting a clear bag requirement for all spectators at high school football for the fall sports season and high school basketball for the winter sports season.

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HCPS Cuts Ribbon on Ashland Elementary School

08/15/2024

Joined by hundreds of students, families, community members, and distinguished guests, HCPS cut the ribbon on August 15 on Ashland Elementary School, officially marking the opening of the new school.

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Mobile Device Policy Update

08/08/2024

An important update regarding student mobile device usage in HCPS.

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HCPS to Launch New, Modern Communications System in 2024-25 School Year

08/05/2024

Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, Hanover County Public Schools will use ParentSquare, a unified communications platform that is designed to keep families informed in a simple, accessible, and engaging way.

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What to Know About the Virginia Literacy Act and HCPS

08/01/2024

HCPS is implementing the Virginia Literacy Act, which the General Assembly passed in 2022, this school year as we continue our work to improve literacy among our students.

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School Board Appoints Dr. Lisa Pennycuff as HCPS Acting Superintendent

07/23/2024

Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, an educator and administrator for more than 30 years, has been selected to serve as the acting Superintendent of Schools for Hanover County Public Schools.

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Hanover County Public Schools Earns Recognition as Employer of Veterans

07/10/2024

Hanover County Public Schools has earned the status as a top employer for military veterans in Virginia, receiving certification from the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program.

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Cold Harbor ES Educator Named Beginning Teacher of the Year

05/16/2024

Cloe Cook, a second grade teacher at Cold Harbor Elementary School, has been named the 2023-24 Hanover County Public Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year.

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Mechanicsville High School Instructional Assistant Named Support Employee of the Year

05/15/2024

Sara Matthews, an instructional assistant at Mechanicsville High School, has been selected as the 2023-24 Hanover County Public Schools Support Employee of the Year.

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Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Update

05/15/2024

Updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Hanover County Public Schools.

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Atlee High School Teacher Named 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year

05/06/2024

Avanti Yamamoto, a mathematics teacher at Atlee High School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

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Hanover High School Career Counselor Named Counselor of the Year

04/29/2024

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

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School Construction Update: April 15, 2024

04/15/2024

An update regarding the replacement of Battlefield Park and Beaverdam elementary schools.

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Atlee High School Teacher Named 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year

04/12/2024

Avanti Yamamoto, a math teacher at Atlee High School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 1) by the Virginia Department of Education.

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An Important Message from HCPS: April 12, 2024

04/12/2024

An important message regarding expectations for Chromebook use, the Hanover Academic Network, and the Acceptable Use Policy.

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Sherry Lycett with Dr. Gill and School Board Members

Liberty Middle School Principal Receives R.E.B. Leadership Award

03/28/2024

Sherry Lycett, the principal at Liberty Middle School, is the Hanover County Public Schools winner of the 2023-24 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership by The Community Foundation.

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Access the New HCPS Parent Application Portal

03/20/2024

We are launching the Hanover County Public School Parent Application Portal, a one-stop shop for you to access commonly used applications such as PowerSchool, Schoology, LINQ, eConnect, and more.

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Atlee High School Teacher Receives Milken Educator Award

03/19/2024

Travis Dodds, a science teacher at Atlee High School, is the recipient of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award, a recognition that is nationally known as the “Oscar of Teaching” for his amazing work in the classroom.

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An Important Hanover County Online School Update

03/13/2024

An important update regarding the future of the Hanover County Online School.

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Atlee High School Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

01/22/2024

Avanti Yamamoto, a math teacher at Atlee High School, has been named this year's Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

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Hanover Coaches Named Coaches of the Year

01/17/2024

Fielding Crawford, the boys lacrosse coach at Atlee High School (AHS), and Andrew Steuart, the boys volleyball coach at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS), were selected as the 2022-23 Virginia Boys Lacrosse and Boys Volleyball Coach of the Year, respectively.

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BPES Replacement and BES Renovation Projects

09/28/2023

We hope you are well. We are writing today to share with you an important update regarding the replacement of Battlefield Park Elementary School and the renovation of Beaverdam Elementary School.

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School Board Approves Name for Consolidated Elementary School

05/10/2023

The Hanover County School Board has approved a name for the consolidated Henry Clay and John M. Gandy elementary school.

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2023-29 Comprehensive Plan Update

04/13/2023

Updates regarding the development of the 2023-29 Comprehensive Plan.

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HCPS Launches Unique Program to Support Provisional Teachers

09/28/2022

Hanover County Public School has launched a first-of-its-kind program to support educators with provisional teaching licenses. This is the first professional studies alternate route to licensure program offered by a school division in Virginia.

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