Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
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)
Hoover MS Administration Resources    
Hoover MS Media Center Resources
Hoover Media Center Staff: Mrs. Jennifer Kim, Media Specialist - Jennifer_I_Kim@mcpsmd.org
                                              Mrs. Susan Carlin, Media Assistant - Susan_Carlin@mcpsmd.org           Information Sheet (will be updated in late September)
          2020-2021 Checklist
  • Book Recommendations: To request book recommendations from Mrs. Kim or Mrs. Carlin, please fill out this form.
Hoover MS Parent Teas
Hoover Notes - Hoover PTA's Weekly Newsletter
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 Fall 2020 Recovery of Education Plan
  • Read the Community Message
  • Visit the Recovery Website
  • Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Guide to Virtual Classroom Recordings, Student Privacy and Security
  • Virtual Conversation: Parent Conversation (8/12/20) - Recorded Program
  • Virtual Conversation: Student Conversation (8/13/20) - Recorded Program
  • Virtual Conversation: Spanish-Speaking Conversation (8/18/20) - Recorded Program
  • MCPS and Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council Virtual Town Hall - Coming Together for Education (9/16/20) - Recorded Program
  • MCPS' Student Progress Update Report (10/27/20)
  • MCPS' Curriculum and Instruction Adjustments for the Second Marking Period and Beyond 
  • Watch the Return to School Framework Virtual Conversation (11/12/20) here.
  • MCPS' Report on Student Progress in the First Marking Period (12/3/20)
  • The Board of Education met on December 15th to discuss and take action on a plan for the return of students to in-person learning. MCPS staff provided an update on current health conditions in the county, results of the parent preference survey and expectations for the return of students to school buildings. 
    View the Presentation Materials from the December 15th meeting.
  • Board of Education 1/29/21 Community Update on Return-to-School Plans
  • Board of Education 2/5/21 Community Update on Return-to-School Plans
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)
Social Emotional Learning & Support
Social Media Safety
Safe Technology Committee of the MCCPTA
Monitoring Your Kids' Social Media Flyer
Special Education and Needs
  • 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
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.
  • 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

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