Hanover High School (Massachusetts)
Hanover High School is a public school located in Hanover, Massachusetts, United States. It encompasses grades 9-12. Hanover High is a continuation for Hanover Middle School, and before that either Sylvester/Center School or Cedar School. The original Hanover High School building was opened in 1958. The first graduating class was 1959. Sylvester School formerly served as the high school.
| Hanover High School | |
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 Hanover High School | |
| Address | |
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287 Cedar St. , , 02339 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High school |
| Established | 1958 |
| Principal | Matthew Paquette |
| Faculty | 62.75 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 804 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.81[1] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | Patriot League |
| Mascot | Hawk |
| Rival | Norwell, Scituate, Pembroke |
| Communities served | Town of Hanover |
| Website | http://www.hanoverschools.org/highschool/ |
The current Hanover High School building was opened in 2011.[2]
Hanover's colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is the Hawks. Until 2021, HHS's mascot was the Indians, and was changed to the Hawks due to the racial instability in the United States following the killing of George Floyd the previous year.
On December 3, 2016, Hanover's varsity football team beat Grafton 21-0 for the Division 3 Championship, ending the season undefeated.
Notable Alumni: Nichole Hiltz, actress (In Plain Sight, Bones)
References
- "Hanover High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- New Hanover high school opens, Boston.com, accessed March 30, 2014.