Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Policy on Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Guidance for Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Form for Reporting Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Let’s Talk Respect: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault, Student Town Hall (10/13/20) Recording
  • How to Help Kids Deal with Cyberbullying
  • Montgomery County Executive Marc Erlich Statement Regarding the Abuse of East Silver Spring ES Student by MCPD and MCPS Staff (3/26/21)
  • BOE President Wolff and Superintendent Smith Statement Regarding the Abuse of East Silver Spring ES Student by MCPD and MCPS Staff (3/26/21)
Districtwide Boundary Analysis
ESOL
  • A Guide to School for Families of English Learners
Extracurricular Activities at Hoover
  • Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities Information
  • Student Registration Form (Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities)
Gender Identity
Gifted Education
  • MCCPTA Gifted Child Committee - Gifted Education: The What, When, Where and How for Highly Able Learners in MCPS - Materials from 1/6/21 Presentation
  • MCCPTA Gifted Education Committee Mathematics Information Night Resources (2/10/22)
  • MCCPTA Gifted Education Committee February Meeting Presentation (2/17/22)
  • MCCPTA Gifted Education Committee Comparison - CES/ELC vs. Benchmark Advanced with Enrichment Guidance (Grades 4-5)
  • MCCPTA Gifted Education Committee Presentation in Forum on "Unmasking the Myths Behind Gifted and Talented Programs" (2/22/22)
  • Social Emotional Development and Needs of the Gifted Presentation (MCPS Gifted & Talented PTA Meeting 9/27/17)
  • MCCPTA Gifted Education Committee and Special Education Committee Presentation: Gifted with Learning Differences: Twice Exceptional (2e) Students in MCPS hosted by Sarah Jackson (3/23/22) - Recording and Materials
Hoover MS Administration
Hoover MS Media Center
Hoover Media Center Staff: Mrs. Jennifer Kim, Media Specialist - Jennifer_I_Kim@mcpsmd.org
                                              Mrs. Susan Carlin, Media Assistant - Susan_Carlin@mcpsmd.org
  • Media Center Website
  • Book Wars - Coming soon.
  • Book Recommendations: To request book recommendations from Mrs. Kim or Mrs. Carlin, please fill out this form.
Hoover Notes - Hoover PTA's Weekly Newsletter

August 22, 2022 
August 29, 2022 
September 12, 2022 
September 19, 2022

​Past Issues
Meal Distribution
  • Food Resource Map (enter your zip code to see where food is available near you)
  • MCPS Meal Distribution Information
  • School Bus Service Site Locations
MCPS Capital Improvements Plan
Parent Academy and Parent Academy TO GO
The Parent Academy is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as helping them to be college and career ready.  Workshops are FREE and preregistration is encouraged.  New is Parent Academy TO GO, a series of virtual workshops for families to view at home.   More information and registration here.

Parent Academy To Go - Tips for Virtual Learning Success Webinar (9/11/20)
Quicknotes is a monthly newsletter with the latest news and information about MCPS programs and activities.
Race and Equity
  • A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health - Recorded Program
  • MCPS Equity Journey
  • Virtual Accountability Forum Webinar presented by The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity & Excellence (10/15/20) - Recorded Program
  • Study - Securing Educational Equity: Learning from the Lived Experiences of Black, Brown and Low Income Families, During the COVID-19 Pandemic - conducted by The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity & Excellence together with University of Maryland's School of Public Health
  • 2020 Family Engagement Summit - Webinar Series - Small Changes for Big Results - Understanding Equity and Implicit Bias When Engaging Families
    • Webinar #1 - Birth-12 Equitable Family, School, Community Engagement (8/13/20)
    • Webinar #2 - Mental Health and Trauma (9/10/20)
    • Webinar #4 - Teacher Well-Being (11/12/20)
  • UPDATE on MCPS' Systemwide Anti-Racist  Audit (12/9/20)
  • UPDATE on MCPS' Systemwide Anti-Racist  Audit (2/10/21)
  • Montgomery Community Media Post (2/24/21) - Some MCPS Middle School Staff Will be Trained in Restorative Justice
  • Presentation slides from 5/19/21 NAACP Parents' Council Meeting
Religious Diversity
Social Emotional Learning & Support
Social Media Safety
Safe Technology Committee of the MCCPTA
Monitoring Your Kids' Social Media Flyer
11 Social Media Red Flags Parents Should Know About (from Common Sense Media)
TikTok Guide for Parents
PTA Connected - Take Charge of Your Digital Life
National PTA Safer Internet Week 2021 Recordings
Special Education and Needs
  • Special Education Resources for MCPS Parents, Guardians, and Advocates (as shared by the MCCPTA Special Education Committee) 
  • Join the Special Education Committee Facebook Page
  • MCPS Committee on Special Populations Forum Meeting: Reimagine, Reopen, Recover - What Does this Look Like for Students with Special Needs (8/27/20)
  • Are You Ready? - A Transition Checklist for Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) - English and Spanish
  • A Guide for Career Seekers with Disabilities - English and Spanish
  • Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (an organization that seeks to improve K-12 education for students on the autism spectrum in Montgomery County, MD
  • MCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
  • MCCPTA Special Education Committee Quarterly Speaker Events
    • Building a Strong Foundation: The Fundamentals of the Special Education Process in MCPS (10/13/21) - Recording
    • Navigating the Resolution and Compliance Unit - How RACU Works with the Community (5/30/22) - Recording
  • MCCPTA Special Education Committee - Neurodiversity Presentation given by Dr. Jaclyn Halpern and Laura Morlok (1/6/22) - Recording, Slides
  • MCCPTA Gifted Education Committee and Special Education Committee Presentation: Gifted with Learning Differences: Twice Exceptional (2e) Students in MCPS hosted by Sarah Jackson (3/23/22) - Recording and Materials
SSL
Hoover SSL Coordinator:  Ms. Linda Weiner - Linda_B_Weiner@mcpsmd.org
Students' Privacy & Rights and Responsibilities
  • MCPS Student Privacy Notice
  • MCPS Student's Rights and Responsibilities Notice
Synergy ParentVUE
  • If parents did not receive an email with ParentVUE activation information, call (240) 740-7020 or email communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org
  • If parents cannot see all of their children in ParentVUE, please complete this form to merge accounts.
  • ParentVUE Support Guide
  • Parent Webinar Series - Getting Started with ParentVUE Webinar Materials 
  • Parent Webinar Series - ParentVUE Online Registration Webinar Materials 
Technology Support
  • Wireless Hotspot (MiFi):  (240) 740-7020, pick up MiFi devices at 45 West Gude Drive, Monday-Friday (10:00am to 12:00pm)
  • Technical Support Helpline:  (240) 740-7022, Monday-Friday (7:00am - 8:00pm)
  • MCPS Digital Backpack (MCPS resources for technology issues)
  • How to Add Your Student's Canvas Calendar (assignments and due dates) to Your Google Calendar - Instructions

Vaccination Requirements for Maryland Students
2021-2022 Vaccination Requirements
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