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A huge thank you to our PTA Members for a tremendous 2022-2023 school year!
Your support and the hard work and dedication of our PTA Board and Hoover Staff made it possible for the PTA to accomplish so much.  Highlights from the year are located under the "More" tab. 

Welcome new and returning parents! 
Here are some ways that you can get involved and stay up to date on all things Hoover.
  • Read the Hoover Summer Letter available here. ​
  • ​The PTA offers Spirit Nights throughout the school year to raise funds for PTA activities and support local businesses.  Mark your calendar for future Spirit Nights on 10/10 at Shake Shack (Cabin John) and 11/20 at Chipotle (Potomac Village).  
  • Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to the Together in Education program to earn money for Hoover. Click here for more details.
  • Join the Hoover PTA here and the Hoover PTA Facebook Page.
  • Contact Kimberly King, PTA President @ PresidentHooverPTA@gmail.com to find out how you can support the PTA's activities.  There are a number of Committee Chair positions open.  To see a complete list, click here.  
  • Read Hoover Notes (located under the "More" tab), the PTA's weekly newsletter that provides important PTA, Hoover, Cluster Schools and MCPS news and information.  If you are not receiving Hoover Notes by email, please contact Ms. King at PresidentHooverPTA@gmail.com.
  • Hoover will email a monthly Principal's Message and a weekly Assignments Summary.  If you are not receiving these emails, contact Sandra N. Nesbit, Administrative Secretary at Sandra_N_Nesbit@mcpsmd.org. 
  • Check out the Hoover Website for up-to-date information from the staff and faculty.
  • 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".​​

Shout Outs
  • Thank you to the 224 families and staff who have already joined the PTA!  
  • Spirit Wear sales have already surpassed last year with $2,385 raised at the 6th Grade Parent Tea and Back to School Night! ​​​​

HOOVER NEWS

MCPS COMMUNITY NEWS
  • Dr. Kim's September Message is available here.  Slides 42-44 have grade-specific highlights and activities, including Outdoor Education (6th), Finance Park (7th), and the 8th Grade Parent Tea on 9/21 at 9 am.​
  • Hoover's Theater Program is holding an interest meeting on 10/17 at 7 pm. The flyer is available here.
  • Winter registration for boys or girls' basketball opens 10/30 at noon. Spring registration for boys or girls' soccer opens 1/29/24 at noon.
  • MCPS Things to Know, September 14 provides information about a new guide to ensure student success, Covid 19 district measures, how you can share your feedback on the 2023-2024 school calendar, upcoming Girls' Summit, and a chance to comment on proposed amendments to three policies. 
  • MCPS' High School Regional/Countywide Application Programs admission process opens in early October.  Click here for information about the many opportunities available at the high school level, October open houses, deadlines, and more.
  • All MCPS families are invited to the Girls’ Summit on 10/21 at Clarksburg High School. This event will provide informative workshops geared towards middle and high school girls on a variety of current topics. Sessions will be provided in English and Spanish, and will be organized by grade level. Student SSL hours will be available for students.  RSVP here.
  • New this year, students may also apply to the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) during the same application period as other special programs.  The MVA has a separate application which can be found in ParentVUE.      
  • Read the latest edition of MCPS QuickNotes, which includes a calendar of events and MCPS news and information. 
  • ​​Watch the Welcome Back Video from the MCPS Superintendent and Board of Education President.
  • Review the MCPS Parent Message on the Importance of Student Attendance here.


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