Five-minute Friday

Vol. 3, No. 9

Joseph M. Earns Class 6-Man Player of the Week Honors

Congratulations to senior Joseph M., who was named a Class 6-Man Player of the Week and Helmet Award Winner in Anthony Garcia's Mile High Prep Report! In Hanover's game against Mountain Valley, Joseph contributed on both sides of the ball with 122 rushing yards, 76 receiving yards, three total touchdowns, and nine tackles. Great work, Joseph. We're proud to see your hard work recognized across the state!

Parent-teacher conferences are an important way to strengthen the connection between home and school, so we can work together as partners in your child's education. Conferences are a chance to learn about your child's progress in class, their social growth, and their unique strengths. They're also a chance for you to share what you know about your child, so we can better support them at school.

Making the Most of Conferences

Before the conference

• Talk with your child about how school is going and how they feel about their classes.
• Help them come up with questions for their teacher, and bring those questions with you.

During the conference

• Start with your most important concerns, since time is limited.
• Ask for more explanation or examples whenever you need them. Teachers welcome your questions.

After the conference

• Talk with your child about the conference: what you learned and what stood out.
• Make a plan together to build on strengths and work on areas for growth.
• Send the teacher a quick note, email, or call to say thank you and to follow up on anything that needs clarifying.
• Stay in touch with the teacher throughout the year, and schedule another meeting anytime you need one.

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

Tuesday, October 13 — Pink-Out Night 🎀
Volleyball at home vs. CSS

• MSB Volleyball: 3:30 PM
• MSA Volleyball: 4:30 PM
• High School JV: 5:30 PM
• Varsity Volleyball: 6:30 PM

Wear pink and help us pack the gym!

Friday, October 16 — Parent & Senior Night ⭐
At home vs. Primero

• JV Volleyball: 4:00 PM
• Varsity Volleyball: 5:00 PM
• Varsity Football: 7:00 PM

Come out to celebrate our seniors and their families. Go Hornets!

Former All-American and first-round NFL draft pick Tim Worley is coming to Hanover Jr/Sr High School to share his powerful message of hope and perseverance with our students.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
📍 Hanover Jr/Sr High School

A nationally recognized speaker, Tim brings real-life lessons about overcoming challenges, staying resilient, and never giving up. We can’t wait to welcome him! 🐝💛💙

As we head into fall, our weather can change quickly. A chilly morning at drop-off can turn into a warm afternoon, and sunny days can shift to wind, rain, or even an early snow with little warning. Please help your child be ready for whatever the day brings.

A few helpful tips:

• Layer up. A t-shirt with a sweatshirt or light jacket lets students adjust as temperatures rise and fall throughout the day.
• Check the forecast. A quick look each morning can help you plan for recess, PE, and the walk or bus ride home.
• Send a jacket, even on warm mornings. Students go outside for recess in most weather, so a coat or warm layer is a must.
• Wear sturdy shoes. Closed-toe shoes are best for cooler, wet days and active play.
• Label everything. Jackets, hats, and gloves are easy to misplace. Writing your child's name inside helps us return items quickly. Be sure to check our Lost and Found!
• Plan ahead for colder days. As winter approaches, hats, gloves, and warmer coats will become important.

If your family needs help getting seasonal clothing, please reach out to the front office. We're happy to connect you with resources, confidentially.

Thank you for helping keep our students warm, comfortable, and ready to learn!

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

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 to Signup: Monday, November 2, 2026

📦 Meal pickup: Families are required to pick up on November 22, 2026 - 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

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment created a document outlining guidance for routine decisions about when children and staff should stay home from school.

Saturday, Oct 10

• Saturday School - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Neighborhood Watch Meeting (Hanover District) at Fire Station 2 - 5:00 PM

Sunday, Oct 11

• Hanover Fire Breakfast at Station One

Tuesday, Oct 13

• Pink Out Day!
• JR High Volleyball vs CSS - 3:30 PM
• SR High Volleyball vs CSS 5:30 PM
• District Accountability Committee Meeting - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, Oct 14

• JSHS NMSQT/PSAT Testing

Thursday, Oct 15

• Early Release at 2:00 PM
• Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday, Oct 16

• Early Release at 2:00 PM
• Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 - 7:00 PM
• First Quarter Ends

Saturday, Oct 17

• JR High Volleyball Championship - 8:00 AM

Monday, Oct 19

• SR High JV Football vs Deer Trail - 4:00 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

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

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