Archived News News Summary

Open House & Back-to-School Night

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:23:00 GMT

Laurel Meadow Elementary School is excited to welcome students and families to its Open House & Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 20.

Free Meals for Summer 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 GMT

HCPS is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all individuals 18 years old and younger at no charge on a first come, first serve basis.

Best Community for Music Education 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has named Hanover County Public Schools as a “Best Community for Music Education” for the 14th year in a row.

Kindergarten Enrollment 2026-27

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMT

We look forward to meeting the Class of 2039 this fall!

Quick Facts for the 2025-26 School Year

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:37:00 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 14:18:00 GMT

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

2025–2026 School Supply Lists

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:17:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School?

Rising Kindergarten Screening Day

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:15:00 GMT

The Rising Kindergarten Screening day is April 22, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2025-2026 Kindergarten Enrollment Information

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:04:00 GMT

Kindergarten enrollment will open on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:13:00 GMT

Dear Families, We hope you are well. Spring referrals for evaluation for Hanover County Public Schools Gifted Education will be accepted until Friday, January 31 at 4 p.m.

Quick Facts for the 2024-25 School Year

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:01:00 GMT

How to Complete Your Student’s Required Forms Online

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:14:00 GMT

The required back-to-school verification forms are available and ready to be completed online via the PowerSchool ParentPortal.

2024–2025 School Supply Lists

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:07:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School?

Kindergarten Enrollment 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:05:00 GMT

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

Kindergarten Registration and Screening Information

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:49:00 GMT

Do you have a rising kindergartener who will attend Laurel Meadow Elementary School, or know someone who does?

Quick Facts for the 2023-24 School Year

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:12:00 GMT

Open House Information

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:16:00 GMT

We hope you can join us for our combined open house and back-to-school night on Thursday, August 17.

Transportation Registration

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:15:00 GMT

Parents of rising kindergarten students and students new to Laurel Meadow Elementary School, don’t forget if your child needs to ride the bus to and/or from school you must complete the Google form below.

2023–2024 School Supply Lists

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:37:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School?

Kindergarten Enrollment 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:17:00 GMT

We are now accepting kindergarten enrollments for the 2023-24 school year! Children must be five years old on or before September 30, 2023, to be eligible.

2023-29 Comprehensive Plan Update

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:20:00 GMT

An update regarding the development of the 2023-29 Comprehensive Plan.

Approved 2023-24 School Calendar

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:16:00 GMT

The Hanover County School Board approved the 2023-24 school year calendar, which was developed by a committee of parents, teachers, support employees, and administrators who considered many factors.

2023 Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:30:00 GMT

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

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:56:00 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 15:13:00 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.

2022–2023 School Supply Lists

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:48:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School?

Food Services Update

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 03:12:00 GMT

We greatly look forward to serving free breakfast and lunch to all our students again this year but want to keep you informed of our new vendor for prepaid meal accounts.

Kindergarten Enrollment 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:47:00 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 15:39:00 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!

2022–2023 Kindergarten Registration Information

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:32:00 GMT

Attention, rising kindergarten parents! We will be holding in-person kindergarten registrations and screenings on Monday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Approved 2022–2023 School Calendar

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:09:00 GMT

At its January meeting, the Hanover County School Board approved the 2022–2023 school year calendar. The 2022-23 school year is slated to begin on Tuesday, September 6 and end on Thursday, June 15.

Open House Plans

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:19:00 GMT

We are busy planning for the 2021–2022 school year, so please mark your calendars for our fall open house plans.

2021–2022 School Supply Lists

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:48:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School?

2021–2022 Kindergarten Registration

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:19:00 GMT

We are now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2021–2022 school year.

2021–2022 Kingergarten Registration Information

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:22:00 GMT

It’s hard to believe but it is almost time for kindergarten registration!

Second Semester Quick Facts

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:58:00 GMT

An overview of resources and facts as we prepare for the second semester.

Free School Meals

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:42:00 GMT

All HCPS students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch through the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Open House Information

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:54:00 GMT

Our drive-through open house for our face-to-face Lions (grades 1–5) will take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

2020–2021 School Supply Lists

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:51:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School?

Online School Registration

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:38:00 GMT

Information on how to register for online school.

Transportation Opt-In

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:12:00 GMT

An important message about transportation for the 2020-2021 school year.

Return to Learn Plan

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:42:00 GMT

A message from Dr. Gill about the Return to Learn Plan.

Summer Meal Service

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:58:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is consolidating student meal service to two locations during the summer—John M. Gandy Elementary School and Mechanicsville Elementary School—beginning Monday, June 15.

Food Pantries in the Community

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:28:00 GMT

Hanover County has a variety of food pantries available for citizens. Please note that these are not run by nor affiliated with the school division.

Meal Service During School Closure

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:12:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is providing meal service to students during the extended school closure.

Hanover Preschool Initiative Applications

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:25:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools is accepting applications for the Hanover Preschool Initiative (HPI) for the 2020–2021 school year.

Apply for Reverse Inclusion Pre-K

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:38:00 GMT

The reverse inclusion pre-k program (RIPK) is now accepting applications for 2020–2021 school year.

Nominate a Teacher for an R.E.B. Award

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:41:00 GMT

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond is now accepting nominations for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence.

New Employee Incentive

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 03:30:00 GMT

We will give a $500 incentive to any Hanover County Public Schools employee who recruits a friend to be a school bus driver between now and February 28, 2020.

Teacher Job Fair

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:35:00 GMT

Hanover County Public Schools will hold a teacher job fair on Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hanover High School in Mechanicsville.

2020–2021 School Calendar

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:06:00 GMT

The 2020–2021 adopted school calendar is available on the division's Calendar page.

Nominations for R.E.B. Awards

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:33:00 GMT

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond is now accepting nominations for the R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership.

2019-2020 School Supply Lists

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:32:00 GMT

Wondering what supplies your child will need for school at Laurel Meadow Elementary School next year?

Yearbooks on Sale Now

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 20:36:00 GMT

The 2018–2019 LMES yearbook is now on sale!

E-Connect

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:01:00 GMT

Stay in the know! Sign up for emails and/or phone calls from the division and/or your student's school.