What is the Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) Citizens’ Academy?
The Academy will consist of seven sessions designed to inform participants about the school district from various perspectives including those of instruction, finance, human resources, support services, facilities, and economic development.  Information will be presented by school district personnel.  Participants will have reading and writing assignments to complete for some sessions.

When will the Citizens’ Academy for the school district occur?
Sessions are scheduled for September 2008 through March 2009 beginning at 6:30 p.m.  A complete schedule is printed in this brochure. 

What is the application process for the HCPS Citizens’ Academy?
Citizens (minimum age 21 years required) may apply to participate in the sessions by completing the application form printed in this brochure.  Applications must be received at the Hanover County School Board office no later than August 22, 2008.  A maximum of thirty-five applicants will be selected to participate in the sessions.  Those who are selected will receive written notification from Hanover County Public Schools on or around September 5, 2008.

Why should Hanover citizens apply to participate in the HCPS Citizens’ Academy?
Children and adolescents are the future of Hanover County, our State, nation and world.  No other investment holds a value equal to that we make in our school district on behalf of these students.  Having informed citizens who desire to participate in making decisions about this investment ensures the continued and future success of our students and our schools.

Application Form

Please submit application form to Hanover County Public Schools by August 22, 2008. You may apply online or <click here> to download application form and mail to:
Hanover County Public Schools, Glenith P. Whitaker, 200 Berkley Street, Ashland, Virginia 23005.

First Name:     Last Name:  

Street Address:  

City:    State: VA   Zip:   

Telephone: (home)            (work - not required)

E-mail address:

Occupation:  

Your School Attendance Zone:   Please Choose Central (feeds to Atlee) Courthouse (feeds to Hanover High) Eastern (feeds to Lee-Davis) Western (Feeds to Patrich Henry)

Number of children currently enrolled in Hanover County Public Schools:  

Number of years you have lived in Hanover County:  

Please write brief responses to the following questions:

1. Why are you applying to participate in the HCPS 2008-2009 Citizens’ Academy?

2. Please identify two topics you especially want the HCPS Citizens’ Academy to address:

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3. Please list the three most important issues facing HCPS immediately:

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4. Please list the three most important issues facing HCPS during the next ten years:

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Now that you have completed the form, just click the submit button.  You will see a confirmation page.  You also will be emailed an additional confirmation. If this does not happen, please contact Glenith Whitaker at gwhitaker@hcps.us or 804-365-4547.