HANOVER — March 25, 2026 — The Hanover School Committee on Wednesday night greenlit a transformative 2026-2027 Program of Studies that reintroduces health education, expands financial literacy, and adds specialized electives like Criminal Justice. The meeting also saw the committee scale back its capital refurbishment plan to $460,000, focusing strictly on critical HVAC and roof repairs at the Cedar and Middle Schools following a grueling winter that highlighted structural vulnerabilities across the district.
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A Modernized Curriculum: Health, Law, and Finance
High School Principal Matthew Plummer presented a sweeping update to the district’s Program of Studies, emphasizing “real-world” skill acquisition. A cornerstone of the new plan is the formal return of health education to the high school, with specific Health 9 and Health 10 requirements integrated into the PE rotation. Upperclassmen will also see the return of high-interest electives like Healthcare Occupations and Biomedical Studies, as well as a new Criminal Justice course.
