The Hoover Hawk Times
"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"
October 4, 2026
Reading is Fun!
Math is Fun Too!
Our Students Know How to Make Great Behavior Choices!
Red October was Short, but Fun!
Thank You to Everyone Who Came to Back to School Night and our Title I Meeting!
Halloween Parade Information:
The annual Hoover Elementary School Halloween parade will take place at 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026, on the blacktop. Parking for this event will be extremely limited. You may want to walk or carpool to Hoover. If the weather is nice, you will be able to park on the grass near the blacktop.
If the weather cooperates, the parade will take place on the blacktop. Family members may watch the parade from the designated areas on the blacktop that will be marked with cones. If it rains, the students will march inside the building, but we will not be able to invite parents and visitors into the building to watch the parade.
Costumes depicting any violence or horror as seen in movies, television, video games, on the news, or in comics are not permitted.
Weapons of any kind, including metal, plastic, wood, and cardboard, are not permitted.
Costumes should reflect age-appropriate characters.
If you do not wish to have your child participate in the parade, please write a note to your child’s teacher. Your child will be excused from the festivities beginning at 2:30 pm, and he/she will be provided with an alternate activity that is not related to this event. Additionally, if you do not want your child to participate in this event, you may pick your child up from school at 2:30 pm with no attendance penalty.
We request that all students bring their costumes to school in a bag with their name and their teacher’s name clearly marked on the bag. Students will be provided with time in the classroom to put on their costumes prior to the parade.
To help create a “Safe and Joyful” parade experience for everyone, the following procedures will be implemented:
- Parents/Guardians and community members who plan on watching the parade will do so in the back of the school. No visitors will be permitted in the classrooms before or after the parade.
- Weather permitting, parking will be available in the grassy area in front of the school.
- Only those parents who are assisting with classroom celebrations will be permitted into the building. Teachers will notify those parents and provide the office staff with a list of parents who will assist with the classroom celebrations.
- If the weather conditions are poor, and the outdoor parade needs to be cancelled, a decision will be made by 8:30 am on October 29, 2026. This decision will be published via the School Messenger program and the Herbert Hoover Facebook page. In the event of a cancellation, the parade will not be rescheduled. Students will march in an indoor parade. Students will have their scheduled classroom activities/celebrations on October 29 regardless of the weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these procedures.
David S. Glennon, Ph.D.
Important Dates:
October 5 - Day 3
October 6 - Day 4 - 6:30 pm - PTO Meeting - Library
October 7 - Day 5
October 8 - Day 1 - PTO Trunk or Treat Ticket Orders Due
October 9 - Day 2
October 13 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting - Maple Point Middle School
October 16 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - PTO Trunk or Treat Event - Blacktop
October 20 - 8:00 am - First Day of Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
October 21 - Character Celebration Laser Assemblies
October 23 - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm - Grade 4 Field Trip to Pennsbury Manor
October 26 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - PTO Spirit Night - Panera Bread
October 27 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
October 27 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting - Maple Point Middle School
October 28 - School Picture Retakes - Last Day to Inform Teachers of Halloween Parade Exclusion
October 29 - 3:00 pm - Halloween Parade - Blacktop
October 30 - Early Dismissal at 11:10 am - Grab and Go Lunch Schedule in Effect
October 30 - Pink Out Day
November 2 - Author Assemblies
November 3 - Election Day - School Closed - Act 80 Day for Teachers
November 10 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
November 10 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting - Maple Point Middle School
November 11 - Veterans Day - District Closed
November 17 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
November 17 - PTO Barnes and Noble Book Fair - Fairless Hills Location
November 24 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
November 24 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting
November 25, 26, 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed
November 30 - PTO Red Robin School Spirit Night
December 1 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
December 1 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting - Maple Point Middle School
December 8 - 8:00 am - Last Day for Chess Club for the Fall Season - Mrs. Ritter's Room
December 8 - 6:30 pm - PTO Meeting - Library
December 10 - 7:00 pm - Hoover Winter Concert - Hoover Cafeteria
December 11 - School Closed for Parent Teacher Conferences
December 14-18 - PTO Holiday Shop - Stage
December 16 - PTO School Spirit Night at Nifty Fifty's
December 23, 24, 25 - School Closed
April 20 - 7:00 pm - Hoover Spring Concert - Maple Point Middle School
April 27, 28, 29 - PSSA ELA Exams - Grades 3 and 4
May 4 and 5 - PSSA Math Exams - Grades 3 and 4
Attendance is Important!
Students who come to school on time and on a regular basis experience greater success academically, emotionally, and socially. Please remember the following:
- I am only allowed to approve up to five vacation days, per student, per year.
- Requests for vacation days must be approved in advance.
- If your child is going to be absent, please use the School Messenger App to notify the school of your child's absence.
- Parents of students who have 10 or more absences, for any reason (sick, vacation, unexcused, etc.) will be required to submit a doctor's note for all future student absences.
Attendance Board Policy
https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/nesh/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DQDKV553A877
School Messenger Website
https://home.schoolmessenger.com/
If you have questions regarding your child's attendance, please contact Ms. Headley at cheadley@neshaminy.org .
Have You Heard About the Stopfinder Bus App?
Transportation Information & Stopfinder Bus App:
As the school year begins, we encourage all families to visit the Neshaminy School District Transportation Department webpage for important transportation information, bus safety resources, and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Transportation Department Website
Stay Connected with Stopfinder:
The Stopfinder app allows parents and guardians to receive important transportation information, including bus assignments, schedules, and notifications regarding delays or changes.
- Learn More About Stopfinder
Need Access to Stopfinder?:
Families must receive an invitation from the Transportation Department before they can use the app. If you have not received your invitation or need assistance, please contact the Transportation Department for support.
We encourage all families who utilize district transportation to register for Stopfinder to stay informed throughout the school year.
Transportation Department Contact Information:
215-809-6260
Neshaminy Recommends that Parents Consider Purchasing Student Accident Insurance
For additional information about this program, please click on Student Accident Insurance.
Unfortunately, you cannot purchase Student Accident Insurance after your child has experienced an injury at school.
Dr. G.
Animals are Not Permitted on School Property:
Please do not bring cats, dogs, alligators, snakes, sharks, or any animals to Hoover. We have some students with severe allergies. We have some students who are afraid of animals.
Please do not bring animals to:
- Arrival
- Dismissal
- PTO Events on School Property
Do You Want to Help Us to "Build Futures?"
Neshaminy School District is looking for both certified and support staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit our employment website to see the available positions and complete an application or join us at one of our ESS Hiring Events held on several Fridays in the District Board Room at Maple Point.
What is P.B.I.S.?
P.B.I.S. stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. At Hoover Elementary School, we believe that students can be taught how to make appropriate behavior choices in the same way that they can be taught math, reading, science, and social studies. Our three behavior expectations are:
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
We teach our students how to meet these expectations in a variety of settings (classroom, cafeteria, playground, bus, hall, bathroom, etc.). We reinforce appropriate behaviors with verbal praise and with P.B.I.S. Tickets. Students who earn tickets can exchange them for a sticker that they can wear proudly throughout the day. Students can also earn prizes on Friday during our P.B.I.S. raffle. The more tickets you earn each week, the better the chance you have of winning a prize.
Our P.B.I.S. program has been recognized by the PA Commonwealth as being effective in helping our students to make appropriate behavior choices.
If you have any questions regarding our program, or if you have any suggestions for how we could improve our program for 2026-2027, please email any of the following individuals:
- David Glennon - Principal - dglennon@neshaminy.org
- Jaimie Salt - Teacher - PBIS Tier 1 Team Leader - jsalt@neshaminy.org
- Megan Frustaci - School Counselor - PBIS Tier 2 Team Leader - mfrustaci@neshaminy.org
The PTO Provides Several Non-edible Birthday Treat Options!
Take a look at some of these PTO birthday packages.
All orders are due on the first of the month.
Dr. G.
Student Services:
Families are encouraged to visit the district website for information about the following important services and policies:
- Special Education Services
- Gifted Students
- Services for Protected Handicapped Students
- Destruction of Records
- Medical Assistance
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Register for Free PK Programs:
Registration is still open for the 2026-2027 Pre-K Counts preschool program at Neshaminy. This is a grant program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that provides free, high-quality pre-kindergarten education to families who meet the age and financial criteria. Classes in the Neshaminy Pre-K Counts program are held at locations in the district, including in Neshaminy schools. Click on the link below for guidelines and registration information.
Information Regarding our Free and Reduced Price Lunch Programs:
https://nsd.ss4.sharpschool.com/district_offices/business_operations/food_services
If you have any questions, please email me at dglennon@neshaminy.org or call me at (215) 809-6340.
This video also provides an overview of the application process:
Dr. G.
Hoover Future Ready School Level Goals for 2026-2027:
- By June 2027, the number of K-2 students reading at grade level benchmark or above, as measured by the DIBELS composite score, will increase by 18% from baseline universal screeners.
- By June 2027, 70% of our students will meet their Typical Growth Goals on the iReady reading diagnostic.
- By June 2027, 70% of our students will meet their Typical Growth Goals on the iReady math diagnostic.
- PBIS: 90% of our students will receive 0-1 behavioral referrals during the 2026-2027 school year.
- At least 90% of our students will attend school on a regular basis during the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have any feedback regarding these goals please email me at dglennon@neshaminy.org .
Additional Title I Information:
September 1, 2026
Dear Hoover Parents and Families,
Attached are two important Title I documents for the 2026–2027 school year:
These documents provide information about Herbert Hoover Elementary School’s Title I program and your rights as a parent or guardian.
Please take a few moments to review the attached information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
David Glennon
Principal
Hoover Elementary School
(215) 809-6340
Please Review our Title I Website:
Hoover Future Ready School Level Plan:
Title I Contacts:
If you have any questions regarding the Hoover Title I Plan for 2025-2026, or if you have any suggestions regarding how to improve the plan, please contact David Glennon or Kim Maurizi:
- David Glennon - Principal - dglennon@neshaminy.org
- Kim Maurizi - Title I Reading Specialist - kmaurizi@neshaminy.org
Would You Like to Serve as a Volunteer at Hoover?
https://nsd.ss4.sharpschool.com/parents/volunteer_clearances
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Website: https://hov.neshaminy.org/
Location: 501 Trenton Road, Langhorne, PA, United States
Phone: (215) 809-6340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooveres