THIS MONTH AT HOOVER - AUGUST 2026
AUGUST 24, 2026: 6TH GRADE TRANSITION DAY
For all 6th graders and new incoming students in 7th & 8th grades
AUGUST 25, 2026: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
AUGUST 26, 2026: BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
For all 6th graders and new incoming students in 7th & 8th grades
AUGUST 25, 2026: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
AUGUST 26, 2026: BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
PTA ACTIVITIES
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SPIRIT NIGHTS
The PTA offers Spirit Nights throughout the school year to raise funds for PTA activities and support local businesses. Special thanks to California Tortilla, Chipotle, Fire Wok, Potomac Pizza, and Shake Shack for participating throughout the year. We look forward to another successful year. HOOVER CLASSROOM WISH LISTS
Help Hoover teachers and Staff create and amazing experience for our Hoover students by purchasing items for their classroom using the HOOVER CLASSROOM WISH LISTS. Items are available for purchase from amazon and will be delivered to the classroom. Please use the Gift registry address as your shipping address to ensure proper delivery of your gift. ANNUAL READ-A-THON The PTA has a history of supporting Hoover students and staff in the annual Read-A-Thon challenge. Click on the "Read-A-Thon" tab above to find out prior winners. SKATE NIGHT Save the date: March 13, 2027! Stay tuned for more details.
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STAFF APPRECIATION DESERTS
Keep a look out for emails to make desserts, cookies and pies for Hoover staff. Details coming soon. NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST
Click on the "Reflections Tab" above to see the creative submissions and a list of prior winners who represented Hoover at the MCCPTA (County) and the Free State PTA (State) levels of the competition. See you in 2027! OUTDOOR RECESS IS BACK FOR 2026-2027
We are thrilled to bring back outdoor recess time at the end of lunch every Friday. Parents interested in volunteering to help staff during recess time Click here. MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTAs (MCCPTA) Each year MCCPTA, of which the Hoover PTA is a member, develops advocacy priorities. If you have any questions about the advocacy priorities, please contact the Hoover delegates to MCCPTA, Maoyi Huang. BOOK FAIR & ART CONTEST
Stay tuned for this year's book fair in November. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
We are fortunate to have such a diverse Hoover community. Stay tuned for details for the 2026-2027 international night! |
Get involved and stay up to date on all things Hoover!
- Join the Hoover PTA here and the Hoover PTA Facebook Page.
- Read Hoover Notes (located under the "More" tab), the PTA's weekly e-newsletter that provides important PTA, Hoover, Cluster Schools and MCPS news and information. If you are not receiving Hoover Notes by email, please contact Shila Mashhadishafie.
- Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to the Together in Education program to earn money for Hoover. Click here for more detail.
- If you would like to support Hoover's wonderful staff, please consider buying something from their Amazon Gift Registry. Donations should be delivered to the "Gift Registry Address".
- Hoover will email a monthly Principal's Message. If you are not receiving these emails, contact Sandra N. Nesbit, Administrative Secretary at [email protected].
- Check out the Hoover Website for up-to-date information from the staff and faculty.
2026-2027 PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD
Board Position Name
President Shila Mashhadishafie
Exec Vice President Anne Glynn
VP of Membership Helena Lopez
Treasurer Soumya Sengupta
Recording Secretary Cindy Chi
Corresponding Secretary Fan Wang
GT Delegate Martin Stuermer
MCCPTA Delegate Maoyi Huang
The PTA is still looking to fill committee and event positions. Interested parents should email Helena Lopez at [email protected].
President Shila Mashhadishafie
Exec Vice President Anne Glynn
VP of Membership Helena Lopez
Treasurer Soumya Sengupta
Recording Secretary Cindy Chi
Corresponding Secretary Fan Wang
GT Delegate Martin Stuermer
MCCPTA Delegate Maoyi Huang
The PTA is still looking to fill committee and event positions. Interested parents should email Helena Lopez at [email protected].
MCPS Community News
- Read a prior edition of MCPS QuickNotes, which includes a calendar of events and MCPS news and information.
Hoover News
- Full Bell schedule can be found here.
- Please use turn signals when entering and exiting the Hoover parking lot at drop off and dismissal. This will help Hoover's Security Staff better direct the flow of traffic.
- Helping in the Media Center, please send an email if you are interested in volunteering.
