Hanover School Division has extended high-speed Internet service to three additional communities in Blumenort, Grunthal, and Mitchell. This will facilitate Learning@Home by providing school communities that have limited access to high-speed Internet service, with FREE high-speed filtered Internet via a designated access point on school property. In addition to the Landmark service…
We will soon be entering the fourth week of Learning at Home. It’s time for a check-in. To gather your feedback, we are using Thought Exchange – an online tool that will allow participants to share their thoughts as a collective voice. Participants will be asked the following question: As we continue developing Learning at Home, how can we support you? The exchange will be open from April 17-24, 2020. You can participate as…
Hanover School Division is committed to finding new and creative ways to support Learning@Home. During this period of suspended classroom learning, HSD is piloting a new high-speed Internet service for our school community in Landmark. The expansion of our wireless footprint will facilitate learning from home by providing communities that have…
The indefinite suspension of classroom learning requires us to adapt and transform how we deliver education to the 8,400 students in our care. With the help of parents/guardians, our schools have developed flexible and innovative ways to accommodate the learning needs of students. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new website today that will provide parents/guardians with access to resources and information to support Learning@Home. Visit https://learningathome.hsd.ca.
Kids have questions about Covid-19. This Thursday, join us for a special event where kids ask the questions and receive answers from Lanette Siragusa and Dr. William Li. We’re in this together, so let’s talk about it! Tune in live on Thursday April 2 @11:00am. Send in your questions to…
Following the recommendations of the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, the Minister of Education has directed all schools to suspend classroom learning indefinitely for this school year. This action is necessary to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The official news release is attached to this email. Please note that an indefinite suspension is open-ended. Classes may resume before…
COVID-19 Update (March, 20, 2020) The provincial government has declared a State of Emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented and challenging times for education in Manitoba. With schools winding down across the province today (classes suspended March 23-27, April 6-10), we begin the transition to distance-based education for all students in our care.… Read More
The Minister of Education (in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer) has announced the suspension of classes in all Manitoba K-12 public schools beginning March 23, 2020, and extending past Spring Break through April 10, 2020. Schools will remain open and classes in session during the week of March 16-20.
Steinbach, MB. March 3, 2020 – The HSD Board of Trustees has approved the 2020-21 school year budget. With enrollment projected to increase by 2.5% (approx. 204 students), the new budget addresses divisional growth and provides funding to address critical support needs. The Board of Trustees recently conducted a community-wide survey asking parents/guardians, community members, and employees for their thoughts regarding the allocation of financial resources within Hanover School Division. Over 1,200 constituents…
The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M. visited Elmdale school today where she read to a class of Grade 4 students for “I Love to Read” month. Her Honour read from the children’s book “Meet Viola Desmond.” The Lieutentant Governor also presented the Metis Education Kit to…