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Free Meals for Summer 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:11:00 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 15:09:00 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 Summer Residential Governor’s Schools

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:35:00 GMT

The Summer Residential Governor’s Schools offer gifted 10th and 11th grade students the opportunity to engage in intensive educational experiences across various fields.

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:39:00 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.

Summer Residential Governor’s Schools

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:02:00 GMT

Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide gifted tenth and eleventh grade high school students with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, medicine, and health sciences, or engineering.

Mechanicsville HS FFA program qualifies for national competition

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:03:00 GMT

The Mechanicsville High School FFA Chapter recently qualified for the national organization’s career and leadership development event this fall in Indianapolis where they will compete for national honors in the nursery and landscaping category

Blackboard Connect Text Messaging

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:59:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is pleased to announce that parents, guardians, and students can now subscribe through Blackboard Connect to receive text messages.

Hanover Schools Achieve Full State Accreditation

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:31:00 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.