Family and community engagement is vital to our continued success. We invite you to become involved with our school division and experience our rich tradition of excellence first-hand. Whether serving as a volunteer, becoming a business partner, participating on an advisory council, or simply attending one of the hundreds of events held at our schools throughout the year, your support will ensure Hanover County Public Schools remains the leader in public education.
HCPS uses the Raptor Visitor Management Program as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. This system will allow volunteers to apply online and track volunteer hours automatically once you have completed the approval process.
To get started, you will need to complete a volunteer application online using the link below. Please note the following:
- Raptor screens all volunteers against the National Sex Offender Registry to ensure student safety.
- There are multiple types/functions available in the application. Choosing the “Volunteer” type allows you to participate in general activities and volunteering at our schools.
- Athletic Coaches, University Practicum Students and PTA/PTO/Booster Presidents & Treasurers will undergo additional screening, and should choose one of those specialty types/functions.
- Athletic Coaches and PTA/PTO/Booster Presidents & Treasurers will need to upload a document during application affirming their approval in these positions; these letters can be obtained from each school’s front office or volunteer/athletic coordinator.
- Raptor applications must be completed each school year.
Volunteer Application (Raptor Program)
Solicitud para ser voluntario/a del distrito.
If you have any questions about the volunteer application or other related questions, please contact your school's volunteer coordinator(s) or the District Volunteer Coordinator (804-365-4565,
[email protected]).
PTA/PTO/PTSA
Our parent-teacher groups are committed to the success of every student at their school. Our PTAs/PTOs/PTSAs host fundraisers that help support programs, equipment, and other needs at our schools. Together, they work on issues that directly affect each child in our schools. The more involved parents and guardians are in their child’s education, the more successful that child will be.
Please contact your child’s school to get involved today!
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the mission of Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS). We are grateful for all who devote their time and talents to our school division and students, and we invite you to join us! To get started, be sure to complete the volunteer application using the links above.
Not sure how you can get involved? Here are just a few ideas to help you get started:
- Assist teachers with instructional activities and materials
- Chaperone educational field trips
- Read to a class or student
- Help with special projects such as festivals, sporting events, school garden, etc.
- Serve as one of our Watch D.O.G.S.
- Provide clerical assistance in the office and library
- Share expertise on career opportunities
- Serve as a role model and mentor
Connect with a teacher or school’s front office staff to learn more!
School Volunteer Coordinators
- Christy Grigg, Ashland Elementary School
- John Wheeler, Atlee High School
- Jackie McCaleb, Battlefield Park Elementary School
- Amanda Dunn, Beaverdam Elementary School
- Kerri Tompkins, Bell Creek Middle School
- Casey Stephens, Chickahominy Middle School
- Katelyn Wilkerson, Cold Harbor Elementary School
- Megan Strickland, Cool Spring Elementary School
- Annik Calberson, Elmont Elementary School
- Kathy Puller, The Georgetown School
- Vanessa Spurlock, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology
- Rhonda Gilbert, Hanover High School
- Mary Townes and Tiondra Wright, Kersey Creek Elementary School
- Kristen Wilken, Laurel Meadow Elementary School
- Aarika LeCarpentier and Christi Bacon Liberty Middle School
- Brooke Pemberton, Mechanicsville Elementary School
- Michael Jarvis and Jan Campbell, Mechanicsville High School
- Allison Drago and Anthony Sgro, Oak Knoll Middle School
- Tyrontay Nichols and Megan Greenbaum, Patrick Henry High School
- Veronica Pitts, Pearson's Corner Elementary School
- Mandy Harding and Mashay Samuel, Pole Green Elementary School
- Chris Weaver, Rural Point Elementary School
- Nancy Vaughan, South Anna Elementary School
- Cathy Chipman, Washington-Henry Elementary School
Community Partners
Our relationship with our local businesses, civic organizations, faith-based community, volunteers, and more is important in supporting student achievement. With your help, we can ensure our goal that all students are successful, life-ready citizens becomes reality.
Please contact our Business Partnerships & Hanover Education Foundation Office for more information on how to become involved.
Melissa M. Haley, Business Partnerships Specialist
Jenni Cooper, Administrative Assistant
804-365-4560, [email protected]