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IB Interest Meeting

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:19:00 GMT

Our IB Coordinator Dr. Kupscznk will hold a virtual information session for parents of rising juniors interested in taking IB courses.

After School SAT Prep

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:54:00 GMT

This February and March, Patrick Henry High School will offer a voluntary SAT prep course on Tuesdays after school.

Be the “I” in Kind: Nominate Someone Today!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:18:00 GMT

Continuing our focus on kindness, we are launching a social media campaign to celebrate the students and staff who inspire us all by putting kindness into action through their words and actions.

Quick Facts for the 2025-26 School Year

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:10:00 GMT

As the start of the school year quickly approaches, we want to share some quick facts to help you better prepare. Please keep this information handy as you plan ahead. We are excited to see our students soon!

Driver Education

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:07:00 GMT

All students in Virginia who are enrolled in driver education are required to attend an in-person presentation to learn important information about the rules and regulations that apply specifically to teen drivers.

Class of 2026 Senior Portrait Dates

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:08:00 GMT

Senior portraits for the class of 2026 will take place on Thursday, June 5.

The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:05:00 GMT

Save the date! On May 1, 2, 3 at 7:00 p.m. and on May 3 at 2:00 p.m., with ASL interpretation, the Patriot Players will present The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical at Patrick Henry High School.

PHHS production of Fools Postponed

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:05:00 GMT

The PHHS production of Fools is postponed.

Gifted Education Spring Referral Process

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:47:00 GMT

Dear Families, We hope you are well. Spring referrals for evaluation for Hanover County Public Schools Gifted Education will be accepted until Friday, January 31 at 4 p.m.

PHHS Sponsorship Menu

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:38:00 GMT

Why should you be a PHHS sponsor?

Required Driver’s Education Presentations

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:40:00 GMT

We are writing today to share information on driver’s education presentations we will hold this year.

Quick Facts for the 2024-25 School Year

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:37:00 GMT

Hanover Coaches Named Coaches of the Year

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:22:00 GMT

Fielding Crawford, the boys lacrosse coach at Atlee High School (AHS), and Andrew Steuart, the boys volleyball coach at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS), were selected as the 2022-23 Virginia Boys Lacrosse and Boys Volleyball Coach of the Year, respectively.

HCPS Strings Teacher Honored with State Music Education Award

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:26:00 GMT

Jennifer Johnson, the strings teacher and orchestra director at Liberty Middle School and Patrick Henry High School, has been awarded the Music Education Mentor Award from the Virginia Strings Teacher Association.

Quick Facts for the 2023-24 School Year

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:53:00 GMT

PHHS Principal Receives Leadership Award

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:49:00 GMT

Chris Martinez, the principal at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS), is the Hanover County Public Schools winner of the 2022-23 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership by The Community Foundation.

Patrick Henry High School Honored for Serving Military-Connected Students

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:48:00 GMT

Patrick Henry High School was selected by the Virginia Department of Education’s Military Student Support Process Action Team and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity of Military Children for the 2022-2023 Purple Star Designation Award, a recognition for schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families.

HCPS Achieves Full State Accreditation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:05:00 GMT

HCPS is pleased to announce that all schools have achieved accreditation by the Virginia Department of Education based upon results during the 2021-22 school year.

2022-23 R.E.B. Leadership Award Nominations

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:22:00 GMT

The Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2022-23 R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which will result in a $30,000 grant for a Hanover County Public Schools principal.

A Patriot’s Look Ahead Archive

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:24:00 GMT

Take a look at our archives of the 2021–2022 weekly newsletter, A Patriot’s Look Ahead.

Two Hanover High Schools Honored for Financial Literacy Education

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:11:00 GMT

Working in Support of Education (W!se), a nonprofit organization based in New York City, announced recently that Atlee High School (AHS) and Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) have earned the distinction of being named a Blue Star School for their students’ outstanding performance on the 2020-2021 W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test.

Best Community for Music Education 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:46:00 GMT

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named Hanover County Public Schools as a “Best Community for Music Education” for the 10th year in a row!

Second Semester Quick Facts

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:07:00 GMT

An overview of resources and facts as we prepare for the second semester.

Face-to-Face Learning Quick Facts

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:05:00 GMT

An overview for families of students learning face-to-face.

Free School Meals

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:29:00 GMT

All HCPS students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch through the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Health Services Update

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:43:00 GMT

A message to parents and guardians from Health Services Coordinator Terry Woody.

Return-to-Play Guidelines

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:42:00 GMT

Starting on Monday, August 3, students eligible for participation in high school athletics will be permitted to resume out-of-season conditioning activities.

First Day of School Update

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:24:00 GMT

Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, provides an update on a modified schedule for the first day of school for face-to-face students.

Transportation Update

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:22:00 GMT

An update for families already approved for transportation and for those looking to be considered.

Return to Learn Plan

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:46:00 GMT

A message from Dr. Gill about the Return to Learn Plan.