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Free Meals for Summer 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:10:00 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 16:09:00 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.

2025–2026 Supply Lists

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school face-to-face instruction at Mechanicsville Elementary School?

Quick Facts for the 2025-26 School Year

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:38:00 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 14:20:00 GMT

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

Kindergarten Registration

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:57:00 GMT

It's kindergarten registration time. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors!

Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:14:00 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 15:03:00 GMT

2024–2025 Supply Lists

Mon, 20 May 2024 15:20:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school face-to-face instruction at Mechanicsville 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!

2023 Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:35:00 GMT

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

PTA Reflections

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:01:00 GMT

PTA Reflections is a national art contest that allows students to express themselves using a variety of artistic mediums.

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:02:00 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 15:43:00 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!

Express Yourself!

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:36:00 GMT

Yearbook picture day is on Wednesday, October 13.

Middle School String Orchestra

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:19:00 GMT

Attention, students! Do you have an interest in middle school string orchestra?

Hanover Schools Achieve Full State Accreditation

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:23:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is pleased to announce that all schools have achieved full accreditation by the Virginia Department of Education based upon results during the 2018–2019 school year.

Online School Payments

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 18:40:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is now using Online School Payments for online payment of school fees during the 2019–2020 school year.

Digital Bullying Reporting

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:38:00 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.

Schoology

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 22:21:00 GMT

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