On March 4, 2026, the Hanover School Division Board of Trustees approved a $146.7 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year in Steinbach, Manitoba. The plan includes a 7.4 per cent increase in total spending to help the division hire more staff as the number of students continues to grow.
The division expects nearly 300 new full-time students to enroll for the upcoming school year. To handle this growth, the budget prioritizes hiring new teachers and support workers to ensure that classrooms and services remain consistent for all families.
Funding for the new budget is supported by a 4.1 per cent increase in money provided by the provincial government. This financial support allows the division to manage rising costs while keeping up with the rapid expansion of the local community.
The board has been working to address overcrowding in regional schools as more families move to the area. This latest budget is part of a long-term strategy to balance the educational needs of students with the fast-paced growth across southeastern Manitoba.
