Hanover hopes to hire new superintendent soon

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. almost has a new superintendent, but district officials first will have to go through a state-mandated public hearing process.

Jane Ball Elementary students learn coping skills in special camp

CEDAR LAKE | A handful of Jane Ball Elementary students have just completed camp, and it's not even summer yet.

Hanover School Corp. board to apply for technology loan

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. has received approval to apply for a technology loan from the state.

New Hanover superintendent settles in

CEDAR LAKE | New interim Superintendent James Thorne presided over his first Hanover School Board meeting Tuesday.

Hanover Commuity School Corp. schedules kindergarten registration

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. holds kindergarten registration for the 2013-14 school year March 14 and 15 at Lincoln Elementary School.

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

Jane Ball Elementary School cafeteria assistant Cindy Yuhasz, left, and cafeteria manager Karen Hoover cook corn dogs at the school in Cedar Lake. All lunches include fruits and vegetables.

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

Fresh fruits and vegetables have been a big hit with students at Jane Ball Elementary School.

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

Students line up for lunch last month at Jane Ball Elementary School in Cedar Lake. The school won a silver award in first lady Michelle Obama's Healthier U.S. School Challenge.

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

CEDAR LAKE | Lincoln Elementary School second-graders have such discerning palates now they prefer red peppers to green peppers.

Correction

Interim superintendent misidentified: James L. Thorne has been named interim superintendent of the Hanover Community School Corp. A story in some Friday editions misidentified him. The Times regrets the error.

Hanover issues statement on school chief's departure

CEDAR LAKE | A statement released Wednesday regarding former Hanover Superintendent Carol Kaiser put a positive spin on what had appeared to some as a rather murky situation.

Parents question Hanover trustees over alleged threats

CEDAR LAKE | Fallout from threats allegedly made against Jane Ball Elementary School students last month spilled into the new year Tuesday as residents questioned the Hanover School Board.

Hanover School Board accepts superintendent's resignation

CEDAR LAKE | At a Friday night meeting that lasted barely 30 seconds, the Hanover School Board approved a motion accepting Superintendent Carol Kaiser’s resignation.

Hanover schools will ponder students' use of social media

CEDAR LAKE | A new school policy will curtail Hanover students’ use of social media, at least on school time.

Cedar Lake, Hanover schools partners on emergency siren

CEDAR LAKE | The town and Hanover Community School Corp. have reached an agreement regarding an emergency siren on school property.

3 Hanover Community School Corp. reps attend ISBA parley

SCHERERVILLE | The Indiana School Board Association recently held its regional meeting to discuss the legislative positions it will advocate during the 2013 Indiana General Assembly session.

Hanover Central to play football

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Central middle and high school students will play football starting in the 2013-14 school year, and a varsity football team will on the field in the fall 2014.

Hanover Central maps out launch of football program

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Central High School may be one step closer to adding a football team.

Hanover School Board considers drainage pond work

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover School Board on Tuesday approved consideration of an engineering study that might help the district save money on town stormwater fees.