Hanover Schools

Congratulations to all of our football players who received All League recognition: https://5il.co/29k2q https://5il.co/29k2u Go Cats!

High school students who are interested in participating in Forensics are asked to sign the sheet in the office by December 15.

Orders and money for high school basketball photo buttons are due Friday, December 1. Link to order form at bottom of post. https://5il.co/29pd3

Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they head to Linn to take on the Bulldogs. Here is the order of play: New Gym- A Girls, A Boys (won’t start A Boys until B Boys is complete) Old Gym- B Boys, B Girls (won’t start B Girls until A girls is complete) Good luck!

Giving thanks has been a new theme at school this year. The district has implemented the GiveThx platform for 7-12 grades. Students meet each week with their assigned home room to learn more about gratitude science and share thank you messages to each other. In the spirit of giving thanks… Thank you to the thoughtful students and their parents that brought in bagels for the teachers! It was much appreciated. Huge thank you to the FACS class and Mrs. Stallbaumer for a delicious Thanksgiving meal for our teachers today. The meals during in-service days and parent teacher conferences were also amazing!

Ag Structures students have spent the last couple of days building squirrel feeders. Today the 6th hour Ag Structures students installed the feeders on the trees in the park so that long term care residents could watch the squirrels! Thank you Mrs. Steinfort for coordinating this project!

Dear Parents, As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography! 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code THANKFUL50 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code THANKFUL40 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code THANKFUL30 Valid through 11/25/23 To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number. Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card! More about the Smilesafe program here. Thank you! Terms & Conditions: Offer is only available through November 25, 2023, 11:59pm CST. Use code THANKFUL50 to get 50% off an online purchase of $50 or more. Use code THANKFUL40 to get 40% off an online purchase of $40 or more. Use code THANKFUL30 to get 30% off an online purchase of $30 or more. Not valid for adjustments on prior purchases or after the promotional period, or with any other offer. Products, prices, availability, and offers are subject to change without notice. Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC has the right to cancel an order due to altered, unauthorized, or ineligible use of discount.

Just a reminder I will be starting the hearing and vision screenings next week at the schools, this is a requirement for the state of Kansas for preschoolers, kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 10th graders. Again if you do NOT want your child screened I will need to know by Monday the 27th

Winter Sports Pictures will be December 1st. Order forms have been handed out to your athletes. If you did not get one and would like one, there are extra in the office.

Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they head to Washington tonight. Here is the schedule of games: HS Gym - 5:45 - A girls followed by A boys West Gym - 5:00 - 1/2 C girls, followed by 1/2 C boys, followed by B boys (5:45), followed by B girls (7:00). Good luck!

HHS FBLA would like to thank our community for all of the support we received during October for our "Fall"ing Into Service activities.

The Jr.High and 1st/2nd graders have teamed up to start "Cat Connections" each Friday. They take turns reading to each other and participating in fun crafts. Thank you Mrs. Walling and Mrs. Bruna for getting this collaboration rolling!

Congratulations to all of our fall athletic teams on a very successful year! We are proud of all the hard work you put in during the season and off season to be the very best you could possibly be! School organized sports are truly a blessing for our students, families, schools, and communities! Sports can and should serve to teach our young people teamwork, discipline, work ethic, sportsmanship and character. Athletic programs do so much to foster growth and maturity in young people. They teach us what it means to work hard for a common purpose, to overcome obstacles, set and meet goals, all of these qualities are valuable and necessary throughout a successful and prosperous life. We are fortunate to be blessed with great athletic teams who have experienced great success over the years. While it is easy to get wrapped up in the moment of a close or exciting game, it is important to remember that while winning is fun, the most important purpose of sports is to teach the aforementioned attributes of a healthy sports program, good sportsmanship. Sports and activities are a privilege for our students, parents, and community to attend in a positive manner, however it is not a right and should be treated as such. I write this letter with the intent to encourage you to cheer positively for your child and team and refrain from any kind of negativity towards players, opponents, coaches, staff and especially referees. It is important that we set good examples for our young people that win or lose, we do it with class and treat others with dignity. Another purpose of sports is to learn to overcome adversities, such as calls that you may disagree with. In demonstrating good sportsmanship, we can teach and build character in our community, and our young people that will ultimately foster a safer and more enjoyable, game time atmosphere for all. The number one reason given for referees leaving the profession is fans heckling them. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find officials for all sports. Let's please do all we can to support our players, coaches, staff and referees. Thank you and good luck to all of our sports programs this winter season.

Career Visits today included Jayda Edgar, Gretchen Oehmke, and Santana. Thank you for sharing your medical career fields with us!

We had a fun trip to Belleville to watch The Ugly Duckling. It was presented by The Wichita Children's Theater.

USD 223 Vision and Hearing screening I will begin the hearing and vision screening this month on the following classes: 3 and 4 year old preschoolers, kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 10th graders. This is a state requirement. The vision screening involves checking: Distance vision (ability to see objects/prints far away) Color vision (ability to see colors) Pupillary reactions (ability to follow from top to bottom and side to side, and reactions to light) If your child has had a recent eye exam please let me know when they had it and what the diagnosis was. If they are wearing glasses please let me know when they last saw the eye doctor. The hearing screening involves wearing a set of headphones and responding to various sounds. I will use an instrument that evaluates the ears of the preschoolers, it will be placed in their ear for about 5 seconds. It does not hurt. The screening takes 7-10 minutes for both to be completed. Please let me know if your child has ear tubes and when they were placed. I will notify you of the screening results via email – it may take me a couple of days to get the results to you. If you have any questions about the screening process please feel to email me at jtegtmeier@usd223.org. IF you do NOT want these screenings that are required by the state performed on your child please let me know via email by 11/27/2023 as that is the week I will start the screening processes. Jeri Tegtmeier, RN Posted to

Dear families, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the changing seasons. As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued partnership and support in our school community. Your involvement and dedication to your child's education truly make a difference. Important Announcements: I am thrilled to announce that our high school football team finished their year as Sectional Runner Up. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and everyone who supported them throughout the season. Our juniors recently had the opportunity to visit Centralia for a Career Fair, which proved to be very informative. This event allowed our students to explore various career paths and gain valuable insights into their future choices. Thank you to all the staff members who organized this event and helped make it a success. Winter sports practice has begun for our high school student athletes. We encourage all interested students to participate and represent our school with pride. Good luck to all our winter sports teams! I am delighted to share that our Junior High basketball teams are off to an incredible start. Both the boys' and girls' teams, as well as the A and B teams, remain undefeated. Let's continue to cheer them on and support their hard work. Upcoming Break: Please note that there will be no school from November 22nd to November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving Break. This will be a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. Celebrations from the Week: A special congratulations to the winners of the Washington County Conservation District's annual poster contest. We are proud to announce that Milo Kleinert from 1st grade achieved 1st place, Raygen Davis from 4th grade achieved 2nd place, and Trevor Clark from 5th grade also achieved 2nd place. Additionally, Milo Kleinert received an honorable mention at the state level. Well done, students! I would also like to recognize Dalton Riggs for receiving the Kindness Award. Dalton selflessly volunteered his time to help with the FFA breakfast. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving Break. Cory Jensen Principal

Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they take on Centralia at home tonight. Here is the order of games: HS - 5:45 - A girls followed by A boys SJ - 5:45 - B boys followed by B girls, followed by 1/2 C team girls Good luck!

Congratulations to our HS volleyball players who received all state recognition, voted on by Kansas Volleyball Association coaches. Anna Jueneman - 1st team All State Tessa Lohse - 1st team All State Drew Bruna - 2nd team All State Kaydence Schotte - 2nd team All State Congrats ladies!

Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they face Centralia tomorrow at home starting at 5:45. Here is the order of play: High School - A team girls, followed by A team boys SJ - B team boys, followed by B team girls, followed by 1/2 C team girls Good luck!