A community message from our Superintendent: August 7, 2024 Dear Community, The purpose of this correspondence is to notify the Hanover Area School District community about a current situation with which we are dealing. As you may be aware, the District has undertaken a project to repaint the home bleachers at Memorial Stadium. A portion of that project involved the removal of existing paint and prime - of which at least one layer contained lead. The process of removing the lead paint layer involved chemical and abrasive means. While conducting the abrasive means of removal it was discovered that lead containing dust migrated into the areas below the bleacher system. We are currently working with an environmental professional and contractor to determine the level of contamination and process for proper remediation. The work zone has been restricted and, in an abundance of caution, the football program has been relocated to the High School athletic complex. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. There is no reason to believe that any staff, students, athletes, coaches or the community were in contact with the contamination. Sincerely, Nathan Barrett Superintendent of Schools

Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School, Thursday, August 22, 2024 , 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM