Hanover Schools

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!

Mrs. Jueneman and Mrs. Steinfort took 12 HHS students to K-State’s Women in Business Summit today. They heard 2 amazing women speakers and several very interesting speakers at workshops. Highlights of the day also included photos with Wille the Wildcat and Shaylee Schotte being awarded a $1000 scholarship towards classes in the College of Business. Congratulations, Shaylee!!

Congratulations to the following student winners in the Washington County Conservation District's annual poster contest. 1st grade - Milo Kleinert - 1st place 4th grade - Raygen Davis - 2nd place 5th grade - Trevor Clark - 2nd place Milo Kleinert also received an honorable mention at the state level. Great job!

Big game tonight for our football team. Come out and cheer loud, kickoff at 7:00 vs Frankfort. Gates will open at 5:30-5:40. Veterans will get in free! Go Cats!

We had a great turnout for our Veteran's Day celebration. Thank you to all of veterans.

Apply Day! Applying for college is fun when you do it together and get breakfast 😉 The seniors spent the first two hours of school yesterday applying to all of their college interests, researching housing options, and looked for part-time employment. Congratulations to all of our seniors!

Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they travel to Clifton Clyde tonight. Here is the schedule and locations: 5:45 pm start both locations Basketball game times are approximate after first game starts: Boys game schedule at CCHS in Clyde: ½ C team 5:45 B full game 6 min quarter A team to follow 6 min quarters Girls game schedule at CCMS in Clifton: 5:45 B team full game 6 min quarters A team game to follow 6 min quarters Good luck!

Juniors attended the career fair in Centralia today.