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Three Hanover Schools Earn National PTA Award

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:38:00 GMT

Beaverdam Elementary School (BES), Chickahominy Middle School (CMS), and Elmont Elementary School (EES) have been named as 2024-2026 National PTA Schools of Excellence.

Quick Facts for the 2025-26 School Year

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:29:00 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 14:10:00 GMT

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

2025–2026 School Supply Lists

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:23:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Beaverdam Elementary School next year?

Summer Reading

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:37:00 GMT

Keep your brain whirring through the summer and earn some fun prizes by participating in the following summer reading programs!

2025-26 Kindergarten Enrollment Information

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:08:00 GMT

Kindergarten enrollment will open on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:04:00 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 14:52:00 GMT

2024–2025 School Supply Lists

Thu, 09 May 2024 21:11:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Beaverdam Elementary School next year?

Kindergarten Enrollment 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:01:00 GMT

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

Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Update

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:35:00 GMT

Updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for Hanover County Public Schools. The School Board approved the budget at its February 14 meeting.

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.

Expanding Access to Daily Necessities for Families

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:37:00 GMT

We have added a Community Box outside of Battlefield Park Elementary School and outside of Beaverdam Elementary School. These boxes have been installed and are stocked.

2023-29 Comprehensive Plan Update

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:31:00 GMT

An update regarding the development of the 2023-29 Comprehensive Plan.

Financial Assistance with Internet Connectivity and Cell Phone Service

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:26:00 GMT

The federal government has several programs to help with affordable internet connectivity and mobile phone access. These programs are meant to help ensure households have affordable internet for school and work.

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:33:00 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 14:44:00 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.

Complete Your Student's Required Forms Online

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:06:00 GMT

We are excited to share that completing our required verification forms is now available entirely online. This electronic format replaces the paper forms that we have traditionally sent home at the beginning of each school year. Families will use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to access, complete, and submit the Student Information Verification Form and other school forms.