Superintendent's Corner
Welcome to the Superintendent's Corner. I'm Robin Steiner, Superintendent of Schools for the Hanover, Dresden, and Norwich School Districts. I will use this area to keep you up to date on important topics that are happening around our Districts.
I hope you find the information helpful and informative.
Regards,
Robin
Most Recent Post:
February 20, 2026
From Our Superintendent
As we approach the final weeks of winter and school break, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your continued partnership. Whether you are a parent, student, staff member, board member, or neighbor, your commitment to our schools is what makes this district a vibrant place to learn and grow.
We have a busy and important few weeks ahead of us, and I want to ensure you have the following updates on your calendar.
Annual District Meetings and Voting
Your voice is essential in shaping the future of our schools. Please join us for the upcoming budget discussions and voting sessions:
- Hanover and Dresden District Meetings: Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- Norwich Deliberative Session: Monday, March 2, 2026.
- Voting Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
These sessions are the primary opportunity for community members to learn more about school budgets and warrant articles, and to vote on them. We encourage everyone to participate and stay informed on the fiscal and operational goals for the upcoming year. As you know, we faced a challenging budget year with the unforeseen 26% increases in health insurance costs and unbudgeted insurance assessments in New Hampshire.
Principal Search: Finalist Interviews
We are excited to announce that we are moving into the finalist round of interviews for the new principals of the Bernice A. Ray School and Frances C. Richmond Middle School.
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (held concurrently).
- Participation: We value a collaborative hiring process. Parents, board members, staff, and students will all have opportunities to participate in the interview sessions.
We are currently finalizing the itinerary with our candidates. More detailed information regarding the specific schedule and how you can get involved will be shared as soon as those details are confirmed.
Legal Update: DEI Directive Nullified
I also want to share a significant legal update regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in our schools. Following a settlement involving the ACLU, the U.S. Department of Education has conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, “Dear Colleague” directive.
The district court has issued a final ruling permanently invalidating the directive. This means the guidance, which sought to restrict DEI efforts in schools, is formally nullified and cannot be enforced or revived. As a district, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging.
Thank you again for your unwavering support of our students and educators. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming meetings.
Sincerely,
Robin Steiner
Superintendent