HANOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 28

Own Your Education!

WEATHER STATUS:

NORMAL

WEATHER STATUS:

NORMAL

Communication

The Communications Department provides communications, media relations, social media, crisis communication, and content creation. It is a goal to ensure families, staff, community members and the media receive accurate and timely information.

What does this department do?

  • Share information about our schools and students through multiple forms of media.
  • Build capacity for school and central staff to share information through websites, social media, and community gatherings.
  • Provide clear and timely crisis communications during inclement weather, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
  • Community Relations, S-CAP, Grants, our Annual Angel Tree, and much more!

Lori Hall-Underwood
Communications Director and Webmaster
[email protected]

Hanover Elementary School PTA

We invite you to join PTA for your child because increasing our membership, by even one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues and create a stronger school community.

Hanover Jr/Sr High School PTSA

PTSAs provide youth members with the opportunity to make a difference by developing leadership skills, learning about the legislative process, increasing their self-esteem, and contributing to the school and community. In turn, adult PTSA members gain a new perspective for program development and youth leadership development and acquire a better understanding of the youth of today.

District Accountability Committee

The District Accountability Committee is a committee of the Board of Education. The DAC meets multiple times during the school year to meet its responsibilities as outlined by the Colorado Department of Education.

Additional Links

Hanover School District 28 faculty and staff make the world go round! We want to showcase our amazing staff for who they are and what they do by celebrating them. This is a great way to get to know a few of our educators and staff who support students and families each day!

Do you have someone you would like to spotlight?

Complete the form below to submit a staff spotlight nomination. This will be shared on our website and social media platforms.

Staff Spotlight Nomination Form


    Submit a good news story or event!

    We know that there are great things going on in our schools every day. Help us to celebrate the achievements of our students, teachers, and staff to parents and the Hanover community!

    The kinds of school stories and events covered:

    • Events or activities that highlight academic excellence
    • Activities that show a diversity of education and excellence (authentic learning, STEM, outdoor learning, expeditionary learning, etc.)
    • Individual student, teacher, or staff member achievements
    • School/Student fundraising achievements for third-party nonprofit causes
    • Annual school traditions
    • Profiles of teachers and principals
    • District, state, regional and national level competitions and championships
    • Schools collaboration on a project or activity

    Depending on the story or event, we may provide coverage via social media, a written article, and/or photo coverage. 

    Systems-Level: All Topics Road Map
    Topic / Purpose
    Targeted Audience
    Message (content)
    Method(s) or Channel(s)
    Accountability:
    Initial Delivery Date(s)
    Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
    (responsible to post)(responsible to review)
     
    District
    Mission / Vision StatementStudents, Staff, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersExact InformationWebsite, Strategic Plan, SCAPCommuications Director (update once approved by Board of Education)Superintendent, Administration, Teachers, Staff, and Community Members As needed
    List of Schools with addresses and phone numbers listedStudents, Parents, Employee OpportunitiesExact InformationWebsite, enrollment forms, ParentSquareCommuications DirectorSuperintendent, Principals, HR As needed
    Newsletter (as released)Students, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersMonthly messages from teachers and staff on the positive culture in our schools (teachers and staff can alterate months so that they aren’t overloaded)Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, Direct MailCommuications DirectorSuperintendent and Communications Director Periodic
    Weather StatusStudents, Staff, and ParentsNormal, Two-hour delay, Closed, No out-of-district transportationWebsite, Social Media, ParentSquare, News ChannelsCommuications DirectorSuperintendent, Transportation Manager, and/or Principals As needed
    District Emergency – immediate situationTeachers and StaffEmergency SituationDistrict Staff Email List, ParentSquare notification to ONLY staffCommuications DirectorSuperintendent and Communications DirectorOnce information is available, but not before everyone is potentially safeAs needed
    District Emergency – situation is ongoing and information is available to shareParents and CommunityEmergency SituationParentSquare notification system to Parents, Social Media (ONLY IF PARENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED AND DOES NOT CAUSE HARM)Commuications DirectorSuperintendent and Communications DirectorOnce information is available, but not before everyone is potentially safeAs needed
    Important UpdatesStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersNormal Important UpdatesWebsite, Letters sent home with students (if necessary), Social Media, ParentSquare, School Electronic SignsCommunications DirectorSuperintendent and Communications DirectorAs information is sent to the Communications Director via emailContinuous
    No Photo ListCommunications Director, Teachers, and StaffList of students at all schools Commuications DirectorAdministrative AssistantsA shared list created as students are registered and kept up to date when new students enroll throughout the school yearContinuous
    S-CAP PrioritiesAll stakeholdersUpdated PrioritiesWebsiteCommuications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicatedSuperintendent, Administration, Teachers, Staff, and Community MembersUpdate as neededAnnually
    A page designated for each of the Districts Departments to include Staff, their contact informationStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersInformationWebsiteCommunications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicatedSuperintendent and Communications DirectorBeginning of the school yearContinuous
    Resources for Students, Parents, Staff, and the CommunityStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersInformationWebsiteCommuications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicatedSuperintendent and Communications DirectorBeginning of the school yearContinuous
    District CalendarStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersEventsWebsiteCommuications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicatedSuperintendent and Communications DirectorBeginning of the school yearContinuous
    Systems-Level: All Topics Road Map
    Topic / Purpose
    Targeted Audience
    Message (content)
    Method(s) or Channel(s)
    Accountability:
    Initial Delivery Date(s)
    Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
    (responsible to post)(responsible to review)
     
    Hanover Elementary School
    AttendanceStudents, ParentsTardy and/or absenteeismEmail, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to studentTeachersAdministrators and Administrative AssistantFirst of the 2025-26 school yearDaily
    DisciplineStudents, Parents, Teachers who have the student enrolled in their classesOccurrence, ConsequenceEmail, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to studentTeachersAdministratorsFirst of the 2025-26 school yearEach Occurrence
    GradesStudents, Parents Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to studentTeachersAdministratorsFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Class EventsStudents, ParentsInformation on the eventParentSquare, Alma (social media and website if appropriate)Teachers (are responsible for sending information to webmaster) and Communication DirectorTeachers and Communication DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approvedContinuous
    School-Wide EventsStudents, ParentsInformation on the eventWebsite, ParentSquare, Alma, Social MediaTeachers/Administrators send information to webmasterCommunications Director can promote once the webmaster has been notified of such eventsFirst of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approvedContinuous
    Staff pictures and their Contact InformationStudents, ParentsUpdate photos, email addresses, and biosWebsite and AlmaCommunications Director, the HR department is responsible for sending updates on staff changesPrincipal, Administrative Assistant, and HRFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    PTAStudents, Parents, CommunityAgenda, location, and zoom linkWebsite, Social Media, ParentSquare, and JSHS PTSACommunications DirectorPTA Committee Continuous
    CalendarStudents, ParentsEvent InformationWebsite, Social Media, ParentSquare, AlmaSecretaryAdmin Asst. and Communications DirectorOn or before July 1st each yearContinuous
    Assessment CalendarStudents, ParentsDates, times, assessmentWebsite, Alma, and ParentSquareCommunications DirectorPrincipalBeginning of each school yearAnnually
    MenusStudents, ParentsMonthly menusWebsiteCommunications DirectorFood Services Director and Communications DirectorAugustMonthly
    Celebrations and ShoutOut RecognitionStudents, Parents, CommunityCongratulationsWebsite and Social MediaCommunications DirectorPrincipal, Assistant Principal, and Communications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Bike AwardsStudents, Parents, CommunityCongratulationsWebsiteCommunications DirectorPrincipal, Assistant Principal, and Communications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Golden AppleStudents, Parents, CommunityCongratulationsWebsiteCommunications DirectorPrincipal, Assistant Principal, and Communications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Student CouncilStudents, Parents, CommunityInformation regarding meetings and eventsCalendar, ParentSquare, AlmaTeacher in charge of Student CouncilPrincipal, Assistant Principal, and Communications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Systems-Level: All Topics Road Map
    Topic / Purpose
    Targeted Audience
    Message (content)
    Method(s) or Channel(s)
    Accountability:
    Initial Delivery Date(s)
    Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
    (responsible to post)(responsible to review)
            
    Hanover Jr/Sr High School & Hanover Online Academy
    AttendanceStudents, ParentsTardy and/or absenteeismEmail, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to studentTeachersAdministrators and Administrative AssistantsFirst of the 2022-23 school yearDaily
    DisciplineStudents, ParentsOccurrence and consequenceEmail, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to studentTeachersAdministratorsFirst of the 2025-26 school yearEach Occurance
    GradesStudents, Parents Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to studentTeachersAdministratorsFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Class EventsStudents, ParentsInformation on the eventParentSquare, AlmaTeachers (are responsible for sending information to webmaster) and Communication DirectorTeachers and Communication DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approvedContinuous
    School-Wide EventsStudents, ParentsInformation on the eventWebsite, ParentSquare, Alma, Social MediaTeachers / Administrators send information to webmasterCommunications Director can promote once the webmaster has been notified of such eventsFirst of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approvedContinuous
    CalendarStudents, ParentsEvent InformationWebsite, Social Media, ParentSquare, AlmaAdministrative Assistant, Principal, and Assistant PrincipalsCommunications DirectorOn or before July 1st each yearContinuous
    Staff pictures and their Contact InformationStudents, ParentsUpdate photos, email addresses, and biosWebsite and AlmaCommunications Director, the HR department is responsible for sending updates on staff changesPrincipal, Administrative Assistant, and HRFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Activities and Athletics CalendarStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersEvent information (location, time, person to contact for questions, price) Athletic Director / Communications DirectorCommunications DirectorASAPContinuous
    Jr/Sr High PTSAStudents, Parents, CommunityAgenda, location, and zoom linkWebsite, Social Media, ParentSquare, and PHE PTAIndividual in charge of PTSA sends information to webmasterPTSA Committee Monthly
    Counselor’s NewsletterStudents, Parents, and StaffInformationWebsite, Counselor’s Site, ParentSquareCounselor and Communications DirectorCounselor and Communications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearPeriodic
    AthleticsStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersPractice Schedules, Coaches and their contact information, Game SchedulesWebsite, Calendar, Social Media, Parent SquareAthletic Director / Communications DirectorCommunications DirectorASAPContinuous
    MenusStudents, ParentsMonthly menusWebsiteCommunications DirectorFood Services Director and Communications DirectorAugustMonthly
    HIVY LeagueStudents, Parents, CommunityGroup InformationWebsite and Parent SquareIndividual in charge of HIVY sends to webmasterCommunications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Student CouncilStudents, Parents, CommunityGroup InformationWebsite and Parent SquareIndividual in charge of Student Council sends information to webmasterCommunications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    National Honors SocietyStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersPractice Schedules, Coaches and their contact information, Game SchedulesWebsite, Calendar, Social Media, Parent SquarePrincipal, Athletic Director and Communications Director sends information to webmasterCommunications DirectorFirst of the 2025-26 school yearContinuous
    Systems-Level: All Topics Road Map
    Topic / Purpose
    Targeted Audience
    Message (content)
    Method(s) or Channel(s)
    Accountability:
    Initial Delivery Date(s)
    Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
    (responsible to post)(responsible to review)
            
    BOARD OF EDUCATION
    Policies and ReviewsStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersPolicies will be located in the Google Drive and divided by subject.Website and Google Public DriveBoard Secretary and Board Assistant communicates with Communication Director to have webmaster post the informationBoard Secretary As reviews, revisions, adoptions, and/or rescinding policies occur
    Archived Meeting InformationStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersMeetings formatted in folders in the Google Drive separated for each fiscal year. Previous meetings will have their individual folder located inside that fiscal year with Agenda and Packet.Website and Google Public DriveCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationBoard Secretary Monthly
    District Accountability
    Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders
    Committee and their Contact InformationWebsiteCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationWebmaster Continuous
    BylawsWebsiteCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationWebmaster As needed
    Meeting LinksWebsite, Social Media, ParentSquare, School Electronic SignsCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationCommunication DirectorASAPMonthly
    AgendaWebsiteCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationCommittee Chair/Vice-Chair (Author)ASAPMonthly
    MinutesWebsiteCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationSecretary (author)ASAPMonthly
    FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
    Financial Transparency: this will be displayed on every page of the website to include,Students, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersInformationWebsite and Public Google DriveCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationSuperintendentAfter each Board meetingMonthly
    Payables and Credit Card StatementsStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersPayablesWebsite and Public Google DriveCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationAccounts PayableAfter each Board meetingMonthly
    MILLs, Bond, and any required financial information to be displayed in accordance with CDE and CRSStudents, Parents, Community, All StakeholdersInformationWebsite and Public Google DriveCommunication Director once Board Assistant has communicated informationBusiness ManagerAfter each Board meetingMonthly