Important Dates

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Message from The Admin Group

Hello All,

On Wednesday, we will be celebrating Constitution Day with a Naturalization Ceremony for our 11th/12th graders and Naturalized Citizen Panel for our 9th/10th graders. We are grateful that these soon to be and current citizens are willing to spend their time at HHS. Thank you! The schedule is below:

Naturalization Schedule:

1 - 8:00-8:40
2 - 8:45-9:15 11th/12th dismissed first
Activity 9:30-10:30
3 - 10:40-11:10
Lunch 11:15-11:45
4 - 11:50-12:20
5 - 12:25-12:55
6 - 1:00-1:30
7 - 1:35-2:05

 

We have lately been reminded that unexpected and sometimes unfortunate needs crop up in our community and one of our strengths has always been the willingness of people to help when and how they can.  In that spirit, I wanted to let you know about a few scholarship funds that exist at the high school in case you would like to contribute to them to support students experiencing hardship, both now and in the future.  The Silver Lining Fund assists students by providing gift cards for food, paying for medical supplies such as contact lenses, and stocking the HHS food pantry, from which students who are experiencing food insecurity can take food home. Silver Lining is currently supported by donations from HHS staff, graduating HHS Class Committees and parent donations. The Driver Education Fund provides need-based scholarships for Drivers Ed. In our semi-rural community, access to a driver’s license is especially important for our students who need to travel to work, or to help care for younger siblings. This fund is supported by parents in the Dresden community, parking tickets and is always in need of ongoing support. The Student Activities Scholarship Fund provides need based scholarships to students who would otherwise not be able to join our international world language experiences and other trips. This fund is supported by graduating classes and teachers. The March Intensive Scholarship Fund provides need based scholarships for March Intensive experiences. This fund is supported by the Byrne foundation and parents. 

If you are interested in donating to any of these funds, checks should be made out to the Dresden School District and can be dropped off or mailed to Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH 03755.  Please indicate which fund you wish to support in the memo line of the check or leave it up to us.  Most importantly, please have a conversation with your students about your donation and why it is important to your family.

The Admin Group

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School News and Information

Counseling Department Updates

• Last day to drop a semester 1 course: Wednesday, September 24

• School Day PSAT: Wednesday, October 22  (no school for grades 9, 10 and 12) 

  • All juniors have been signed up for the PSAT. In anticipation of this test, students should create their own CollegeBoard accounts if they do not already have one, using their legal name and personal email address.

  •  If your junior will not be taking the test, please email Devon Voake, Counseling Department coordinator, at devonvoake@hanovernorwichschools.org. 

  • Here is an overview of the new digital PSAT and here is the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide, published by the College Board. Students who would like to practice in the Bluebook testing platform may email devonvoake@hanovernorwichschools.org to receive their testing tickets in advance.

 

Senior Family Events and Information  Paying for College Presentation by Granite Edvance: October 16 at 6:00 PM on Googlemeet. A Granite Edvance representative will present essential steps to take and resources available to fund your student’s college education.  Senior Family College Night was Thursday, September 11. Here is the full recording of Senior Family College Night.  Here are the slides we reviewed.  Here is the Guide to Sign FERPA Waiver.    College Application How-to Materials One-Sheet Guide to HHS Common Application FAQs.  College Application Process Comprehensive Guide for the Class of 2026   Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions about your application process!   Important dates and deadlines for the college application process: Friday, October 10: Finalize your senior second semester schedule. To give HHS time to send the required application materials, seniors must put college(s) into the “Applying” column in SCOIR in advance of the application deadline. For each application deadline (left), seniors should put schools in the “Applying section by (right):      Application Deadline   Add to “Applying” in SCOIR by: November 1  October 11 November 15 October 25 December 1 November 10 December 15 November 19 January 1 December 9

 

Upcoming College Visits

Throughout the fall, colleges and universities host information sessions at HHS. Your student  may register to attend these sessions through SCOIR. To attend a session during a scheduled class, a student must register in SCOIR and obtain their teacher’s permission in advance. For help navigating in SCIOR, or background information about how to approach college info sessions, please have your student connect with their counselor. Meetings will take place in the Counseling Office or Digital Arts Lab. Updates to the visit schedule will be posted in Schoology every Thursday. 

 

School Day College Visits to the HHS Counseling Department

Tuesday, September 16:

Swarthmore College      8:00-8:40 AM

Lehigh University           8:45-9:25 AM

Connecticut College      12:45-1:25 PM

University of Rochester 1:35-2:15 PM

Yale University               2:20-3:00 PM

Thursday, September 18:

Colby College         8:00-8:40 AM

Bentley University  1:30-2:10 PM

Union College         2:20-3:00 PM

 

Additional Opportunities to Visit with Colleges

NACAC Virtual College Fair Sunday, Sep. 14, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM

The FREE virtual fair provides a wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of your home!

 

Canadian College Fair Sept. 18, 6:00 PM in the HHS Atrium

If you are interested in going to college in Canada, come to the Canadian College Fair! Representatives from 10-12 Canadian universities will be visiting HHS to share information about their programs.