Communications – Hanover Hornets

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.

Share A Good News Story or Event

District Information

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)
Topic / Purpose	Targeted Audience	Message (content)	Method(s) or Channel(s)	(responsible to post)	(responsible to review)	Initial Delivery Date(s)	Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)

District
Mission / Vision Statement	Students, Staff, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Exact Information	Website, Strategic Plan, SCAP	Commuications 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 listed	Students, Parents, Employee Opportunities	Exact Information	Website, enrollment forms, ParentSquare	Commuications Director	Superintendent, Principals, HR		As needed
Newsletter (as released)	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Monthly 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 Mail	Commuications Director	Superintendent and Communications Director		Periodic
Weather Status	Students, Staff, and Parents	Normal, Two-hour delay, Closed, No out-of-district transportation	Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, News Channels	Commuications Director	Superintendent, Transportation Manager, and/or Principals		As needed
District Emergency – immediate situation	Teachers and Staff	Emergency Situation	District Staff Email List, ParentSquare notification to ONLY staff	Commuications Director	Superintendent and Communications Director	Once information is available, but not before everyone is potentially safe	As needed
District Emergency – situation is ongoing and information is available to share	Parents and Community	Emergency Situation	ParentSquare notification system to Parents, Social Media (ONLY IF PARENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED AND DOES NOT CAUSE HARM)	Commuications Director	Superintendent and Communications Director	Once information is available, but not before everyone is potentially safe	As needed
Important Updates	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Normal Important Updates	Website, Letters sent home with students (if necessary), Social Media, ParentSquare, School Electronic Signs	Communications Director	Superintendent and Communications Director	As information is sent to the Communications Director via email	Continuous
No Photo List	Communications Director, Teachers, and Staff	List of students at all schools		Commuications Director	Administrative Assistants	A shared list created as students are registered and kept up to date when new students enroll throughout the school year	Continuous
S-CAP Priorities	All stakeholders	Updated Priorities	Website	Commuications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicated	Superintendent, Administration, Teachers, Staff, and Community Members	Update as needed	Annually
A page designated for each of the Districts Departments to include Staff, their contact information	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Information	Website	Communications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicated	Superintendent and Communications Director	Beginning of the school year	Continuous
Resources for Students, Parents, Staff, and the Community	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Information	Website	Commuications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicated	Superintendent and Communications Director	Beginning of the school year	Continuous
District Calendar	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Events	Website	Commuications Director posts updates once information has been updated and communicated	Superintendent and Communications Director	Beginning of the school year	Continuous

Hanover Elementary School Information

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)
Topic / Purpose	Targeted Audience	Message (content)	Method(s) or Channel(s)	(responsible to post)	(responsible to review)	Initial Delivery Date(s)	Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)

Hanover Elementary School
Attendance	Students, Parents	Tardy and/or absenteeism	Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to student	Teachers	Administrators and Administrative Assistant	First of the 2025-26 school year	Daily
Discipline	Students, Parents, Teachers who have the student enrolled in their classes	Occurrence, Consequence	Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to student	Teachers	Administrators	First of the 2025-26 school year	Each Occurrence
Grades	Students, Parents		Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to student	Teachers	Administrators	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Class Events	Students, Parents	Information on the event	ParentSquare, Alma (social media and website if appropriate)	Teachers (are responsible for sending information to webmaster) and Communication Director	Teachers and Communication Director	First of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approved	Continuous
School-Wide Events	Students, Parents	Information on the event	Website, ParentSquare, Alma, Social Media	Teachers/Administrators send information to webmaster	Communications Director can promote once the webmaster has been notified of such events	First of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approved	Continuous
Staff pictures and their Contact Information	Students, Parents	Update photos, email addresses, and bios	Website and Alma	Communications Director, the HR department is responsible for sending updates on staff changes	Principal, Administrative Assistant, and HR	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
PTA	Students, Parents, Community	Agenda, location, and zoom link	Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, and JSHS PTSA	Communications Director	PTA Committee		Continuous
Calendar	Students, Parents	Event Information	Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, Alma	Secretary	Admin Asst. and Communications Director	On or before July 1st each year	Continuous
Assessment Calendar	Students, Parents	Dates, times, assessment	Website, Alma, and ParentSquare	Communications Director	Principal	Beginning of each school year	Annually
Menus	Students, Parents	Monthly menus	Website	Communications Director	Food Services Director and Communications Director	August	Monthly
Celebrations and ShoutOut Recognition	Students, Parents, Community	Congratulations	Website and Social Media	Communications Director	Principal, Assistant Principal, and Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Bike Awards	Students, Parents, Community	Congratulations	Website	Communications Director	Principal, Assistant Principal, and Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Golden Apple	Students, Parents, Community	Congratulations	Website	Communications Director	Principal, Assistant Principal, and Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Student Council	Students, Parents, Community	Information regarding meetings and events	Calendar, ParentSquare, Alma	Teacher in charge of Student Council	Principal, Assistant Principal, and Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous

Hanover Jr/Sr High School Information

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)
Topic / Purpose	Targeted Audience	Message (content)	Method(s) or Channel(s)	(responsible to post)	(responsible to review)	Initial Delivery Date(s)	Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)

Hanover Jr/Sr High School & Hanover Online Academy
Attendance	Students, Parents	Tardy and/or absenteeism	Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to student	Teachers	Administrators and Administrative Assistants	First of the 2022-23 school year	Daily
Discipline	Students, Parents	Occurrence and consequence	Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to student	Teachers	Administrators	First of the 2025-26 school year	Each Occurance
Grades	Students, Parents		Email, ParentSquare, Alma, Phone Call, and/or letter home to student	Teachers	Administrators	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Class Events	Students, Parents	Information on the event	ParentSquare, Alma	Teachers (are responsible for sending information to webmaster) and Communication Director	Teachers and Communication Director	First of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approved	Continuous
School-Wide Events	Students, Parents	Information on the event	Website, ParentSquare, Alma, Social Media	Teachers / Administrators send information to webmaster	Communications Director can promote once the webmaster has been notified of such events	First of the 2025-26 school year and/or once approved	Continuous
Calendar	Students, Parents	Event Information	Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, Alma	Administrative Assistant, Principal, and Assistant Principals	Communications Director	On or before July 1st each year	Continuous
Staff pictures and their Contact Information	Students, Parents	Update photos, email addresses, and bios	Website and Alma	Communications Director, the HR department is responsible for sending updates on staff changes	Principal, Administrative Assistant, and HR	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Activities and Athletics Calendar	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Event information (location, time, person to contact for questions, price)		Athletic Director / Communications Director	Communications Director	ASAP	Continuous
Jr/Sr High PTSA	Students, Parents, Community	Agenda, location, and zoom link	Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, and PHE PTA	Individual in charge of PTSA sends information to webmaster	PTSA Committee		Monthly
Counselor’s Newsletter	Students, Parents, and Staff	Information	Website, Counselor’s Site, ParentSquare	Counselor and Communications Director	Counselor and Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Periodic
Athletics	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Practice Schedules, Coaches and their contact information, Game Schedules	Website, Calendar, Social Media, Parent Square	Athletic Director / Communications Director	Communications Director	ASAP	Continuous
Menus	Students, Parents	Monthly menus	Website	Communications Director	Food Services Director and Communications Director	August	Monthly
HIVY League	Students, Parents, Community	Group Information	Website and Parent Square	Individual in charge of HIVY sends to webmaster	Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
Student Council	Students, Parents, Community	Group Information	Website and Parent Square	Individual in charge of Student Council sends information to webmaster	Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous
National Honors Society	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Practice Schedules, Coaches and their contact information, Game Schedules	Website, Calendar, Social Media, Parent Square	Principal, Athletic Director and Communications Director sends information to webmaster	Communications Director	First of the 2025-26 school year	Continuous

Board of Education Information

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)
Topic / Purpose	Targeted Audience	Message (content)	Method(s) or Channel(s)	(responsible to post)	(responsible to review)	Initial Delivery Date(s)	Frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Policies and Reviews	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Policies will be located in the Google Drive and divided by subject.	Website and Google Public Drive	Board Secretary and Board Assistant communicates with Communication Director to have webmaster post the information	Board Secretary		As reviews, revisions, adoptions, and/or rescinding policies occur
Archived Meeting Information	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Meetings 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 Drive	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Board Secretary		Monthly
District Accountability Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders		Committee and their Contact Information	Website	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Webmaster		Continuous
		Bylaws	Website	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Webmaster		As needed
		Meeting Links	Website, Social Media, ParentSquare, School Electronic Signs	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Communication Director	ASAP	Monthly
		Agenda	Website	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Committee Chair/Vice-Chair (Author)	ASAP	Monthly
		Minutes	Website	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Secretary (author)	ASAP	Monthly
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Financial Transparency: this will be displayed on every page of the website to include,	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Information	Website and Public Google Drive	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Superintendent	After each Board meeting	Monthly
Payables and Credit Card Statements	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Payables	Website and Public Google Drive	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Accounts Payable	After each Board meeting	Monthly
MILLs, Bond, and any required financial information to be displayed in accordance with CDE and CRS	Students, Parents, Community, All Stakeholders	Information	Website and Public Google Drive	Communication Director once Board Assistant has communicated information	Business Manager	After each Board meeting	Monthly

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