Support for Students

As you may be aware, this past week we received voicemail threats directed to three HSD schools. Our students’ safety, mental health, and well-being are a priority, and threats to schools are taken very seriously. We continue to work with the RCMP and support their investigation. We also recognize that such…

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Mental Health Support

The Christmas and holiday season brings a sense of joy, excitement, and the warmth of family for most children and families in our communities. At times, it can also be stressful for those children who have previously or are currently struggling with mental health issues or challenging life circumstances. Changes in daily routine (winter break) can increase anxiety in some children and may further worsen feelings of…

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Hold and Secure Follow-Up

Shortly before 3:00 pm today, Hanover School Division became aware of an urgent RCMP investigation in the community. As a precaution, RCMP requested Stonybrook Middle School and Steinbach Regional Secondary School be placed on Hold and Secure.  A Hold and Secure is used when it is necessary to secure a school because an emergency is….

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Cold/Hazardous Weather Guidelines

Hanover School Division remains committed to keeping our community informed and updated with new and/or important information as it becomes available. Today, we are providing an update regarding the election for school trustees and the HSD cold/hazardous weather…

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Daily Attendance and VTRA Reminder

As we enter into October and students settle into school routines, I would like to take this opportunity to provide some important information to all parents/caregivers. Please take some time to read through the following two pieces of information. The first piece details the importance of daily attendance that all students, staff, and parents/caregivers should be aware of. The intent of the second…

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Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

It’s hard to believe we have arrived at the end of September! It has been a pleasure and a joy to welcome students back into our buildings and to watch the resumption of extracurricular activities and sports flourish in our school communities. On Thursday and Friday of this week, schools and the broader community have the…

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School Support Staff Recognition Week

The Manitoba government has declared Sept. 26-30, 2022, as School Support Staff Recognition Week in honour of the work done every day by school support staff for Manitoba’s students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools. Please view …

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End of School Year

As the 2021–22 school year comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to express some words of appreciation and a message of hope for the coming year. Parents/caregivers play a critical role in their child(ren)’s education. This year, in particular, your support was paramount. Thank you for the continued communication between…

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New Public Health Orders, Report Cards, and VTRA

Hanover School Division remains committed to keeping our community informed and updated with new information as it becomes available. Today, we are providing an update regarding new Public Health Orders, Term 2 report cards for Grades K-8, and a newly established Violence Threat Risk Assessment Protocol (VTRA). To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Hanover School Division will continue to…

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