Five-minute Friday

Vol. 3, No. 10

First quarter is in the books, and second quarter begins Tuesday, October 20! Thank you to our students and families for a strong start to the year. Second quarter also kicks off the busy holiday season, with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and winter break all ahead. Between celebrations, travel, and family gatherings, it’s easy for school routines to slip, so a little planning now can help everyone stay on track and still enjoy the festivities.

A few reminders as we head into the new quarter:

• Fresh start: Q2 is a great time to set new goals. Encourage your student to reflect on what went well in Q1 and what they’d like to improve.
• Grades and report cards: First quarter grades will be available next week. Please reach out to teachers with any questions.
• Stay connected: Keep an eye on Infinite Campus for assignments, upcoming events, and community information.

We’re looking forward to a great second quarter. Let’s finish the semester strong!

Hanover participates in the Student-Centered Accountability Program (S-CAP), which uses surveys of staff, students, and parents to evaluate whole-student outcomes and learning climates in rural districts. This fall, we invite you to share your views about your child's school by completing the S-CAP Family Survey.

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! Your responses will help school and district leaders improve the learning experience for all our students.

• It's anonymous.

  No one will know your identity, not even the University of Colorado Denver researchers who administer the survey.

• It's quick.

  The survey takes about 10-15 minutes on average.

• One survey per school.

  If you have children in more than one school, you're welcome to take the survey for each school.

Please complete the survey by October 31, 2026:
https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00KW9aNpnXCAfX0

Middle school boys’ and girls’ basketball begins Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in the Main Gym.

Before students can play, they must have:
✅ Completed athletic registration
✅ A signed athletic handbook
✅ A current physical dated within the past year

Please make sure everything is in before Tuesday so your student is ready to go on day one!

Play Fast. Play Smart. Play Together. 🐝

Monday, October 19

🏈 JV Football vs. Deer Trail at Hanover, 5:30 PM

Tuesday, October 20
🏐 Volleyball @ Simla

• C Team: 4:30 PM
• JV: 5:30 PM
• Varsity: 6:30 PM

Thursday, October 22
🏐 Volleyball @ Atlas Prep Academy

• JV: 4:00 PM
• Varsity: 5:00 PM

Come out and support our Hornets! 💛💙
Play Fast. Play Smart. Play Together!

Hanover Elementary School, 7930 Indian Village Heights

Costumes: Students may come to school in costume or bring one to change into before the 2:00 PM parade. Please note that students will have lunch and recess in costume. District 28 and Hanover staff are not responsible for any damage, stains, or wear to costumes.

Not allowed: Weapons, fake blood, excessively scary items, or noisemakers.

Early pickup: If you’d like to take your student home after the parade, please sign them out in the front office.

Candy donations: If you’d like to donate candy to hand out, please send it with your child to the front office by Thursday, October 29. All candy must be in its original sealed bag.

Thank you, and happy Halloween! 🍬

The Hanover Park Board is hosting our annual Trunk or Treat at Kirk Hanna Memorial Park on Saturday, October 24th!

Bring the whole family for a spooky-fun afternoon of treats, decorated trunks, and neighborhood fun. We hope to see you dressed up! 👻🍬 Prizes for the most original, most scar, and & kids choice trunk.

📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Kirk Hanna Memorial Park
⏰ 4:30 - 7:00 PM (Trunk or Treat will end at 6:00 PM)

#TrunkOrTreat #HanoverPark #Halloween

Deadline to sign up is November 2, 2026

Hanover families, if your household could use a little help putting a Thanksgiving meal on the table this year, Hanover Outreach Pantry would love to help! Please complete the short sign-up form at the link below. The form is available in English or Spanish.

👉 Sign up here: English

📅 Deadline: November 2, 2026

📦 Meal pickup: TBD but families are required to pick up, delivery is not available.

All information is kept confidential. Questions? Contact Lori Underwood at (719) 426-8002 or lunderwood@hanoverhornets.org.

We are grateful for our Hornet family! 💛🖤

The holidays are coming, and Hanover School District 28 is again making sure every student has something to look forward to this season. Small acts can make a big impact!

For families: If you could use help with holiday gifts for children ages 18 and under* in your household, please apply by Monday, November 2, 2026. At least one student in your household must attend Hanover SD 28.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/CrL1JQ6Mzr57zo9w6

How it works: Each child is given a number, and their wish list goes on a card ornament hung on the Giving Tree. Members of the Hanover community pick a card and buy gifts for that child.

Gift pickup (delivery is not available):

• Hanover Elementary School: Wednesday, December 16 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Hanover Jr/Sr High School: Thursday, December 17 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please note:

• We can't guarantee specific gifts or that every request will be matched with a donor.
• If you'll be out of town December 14–17, we won't be able to hold your items.
• Students who unenroll before December 17 will be removed from the program.

Want to give? Watch for the Giving Tree at either school starting December 1, 2026, where you can choose an ornament and help a Hornet this holiday season.

Questions? Contact Lori Underwood at lunderwood@hanoverhornets.org or (719) 426-8002.

Together, we can make a difference! #HornetsHelpHornets #HanoverProud

• JR High Volleyball Championship - 8:00 AM

Monday, Oct 19

• JR High Football vs La Veta - 3:00 PM
• SR High JV Football vs Deer Trail - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, Oct 20

• SR High Volleyball at Simla - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct 21

• Hanover Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 PM

Thursday, Oct 22

• SR High Volleyball at Atlas Prep Academy - 4:00 PM

Friday, Oct 23

• JR High Volleyball Banquet - 5:00 PM

Saturday, Oct 24

• Saturday School
• Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Kirk Hanna Park - 4:30 PM

Tuesday, Oct 27

• JR High Basketball at Kiowa - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct 28

• JSHS Bookmobile

Thursday, Oct 29

• JR High Basketball vs Calhan - 4:30 PM
• SR High Football at Genoa-Hugo - 6:00 PM

Friday, Oct 30

• HES Hearing and Vision Screening
• HES Halloween Costume Parade
• JR High Dance - 4:30 PM

Did you know we have a Community Calendar? Do you have a Community Event you would like to add? Please contact Lori Underwood at lunderwood@hanoverhornets.org.

Families, have you activated your Infinite Campus account yet? Your account is the key to staying in the loop. It's where you'll receive important school alerts and messages, and where you can keep an eye on your child's grades, attendance, and progress throughout the year.

If you haven't activated your account yet, please reach out to Lori Underwood. She'll get you logged in today! Email: lunderwood@hanoverhornets.org or by phone: (719) 426-8002

Or you can submit a support request by following the link: https://www.hanoverhornets.org/staff-resources/infinite-campus/infinite-campus-support

If you are experiencing technical difficulties logging into Infinite Campus, please submit a ticket below. We are happy to help assist you.