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Free Meals for Summer 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:00 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 16:14:00 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.

Afterschool Childcare Update for Elementary Schools

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:17:00 GMT

Beginning this fall, every elementary school will have an on-site afterschool childcare provider.

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

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:46:00 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 18:41:00 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 14:23:00 GMT

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

2025–2026 School Supply Lists

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:44:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Pole Green Elementary School?

Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:18:00 GMT

Dear Families, We hope you are well. Spring referrals for evaluation for Hanover County Public Schools Gifted Education will be accepted until Friday, January 31 at 4 p.m.

Quick Facts for the 2024-25 School Year

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:06:00 GMT

2024–2025 School Supply Lists

Fri, 24 May 2024 13:52:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Pole Green Elementary School?

Kindergarten Enrollment 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:05:00 GMT

We are now accepting kindergarten enrollments for the 2024-25 school year!

Three Hanover Schools Earn National PTA Award

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:19:00 GMT

Beaverdam Elementary School, Chickahominy Middle School, and Pole Green Elementary School have been named as 2022-2024 National PTA Schools of Excellence.

Quick Facts for the 2023-24 School Year

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:13:00 GMT

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:09:00 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.

Health Services Update

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:03:00 GMT

A message to parents and guardians from Health Services Coordinator Terry Woody.

Best Community for Music Education 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:49:00 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!

Pay Your School Fees Online

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:07:00 GMT

School fees online will open up on Thursday, September 2.

Digital Resources

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:02:00 GMT

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

Give Us a Thumbs Up

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:01:00 GMT

Let’s stay connected. “Like” us on Facebook, and catch the news as it happens!

Digital Bullying Reporting

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:01:00 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.

Welcome to Our New Website

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:14:00 GMT

We are pleased to welcome you to our new and improved website.

Schoology

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:03:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is pleased to announce a new learning management system, Schoology.