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

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:50:00 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 18:43:00 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 14:24:00 GMT

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

2025–2026 School Supply Lists

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:56:00 GMT

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

Quick Facts for the 2024-25 School Year

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:07:00 GMT

2024–2025 School Supply Lists

Mon, 20 May 2024 14:42:00 GMT

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

Kindergarten Enrollment 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:05:00 GMT

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

Quick Facts for the 2023-24 School Year

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:14:00 GMT

2023–2024 School Supply Lists

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:58:00 GMT

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

2023 Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:44:00 GMT

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

Four Educators Honored for Teaching Excellence

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:15:00 GMT

Two Hanover County Public Schools teachers have received the 2022 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence and another two were finalists for the esteemed award, which recognizes them as outstanding teachers who demonstrate a sincere passion for teaching while also serving as mentors, coaches, and champions for their students.

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:10:00 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 15:30:00 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.

Kindergarten Enrollment 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:53:00 GMT

We are now accepting kindergarten enrollments for the 2022-23 school year! Children must be five years old on or before September 30, 2022, to be eligible.

Best Community for Music Education 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:51:00 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!

Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 18:51:00 GMT

Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia Board of Education named four Hanover schools as recipients of the 2019 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award.