The Weekly Update #27-10

Dear Hoover Community,

I am beyond thrilled to share some incredible news with all of you: Hoover Middle School has earned a 5-star rating on the Maryland Report Card!

This milestone belongs to every single member of our community. Earning 5-Stars rating is a testament to the relentless hard work, passion, and heart that our students, teachers, parents, and staff pour into Hoover every day. I want to start by thanking our PTA for your partnership and your support. We could not have accomplished this without you.

Sometimes, there is an assumption that schools like ours are effortless to lead or that success comes with little effort. But the truth is that excellence takes a village. Behind this five-star rating are countless patient explanations, challenging decisions, quiet moments of encouragement, and a shared refusal to become complacent. Our Instructional Leadership Team, teachers and support personnel were relentless and intentional about asking how to do better, how to reach more students, and how to help every single child succeed. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

To our students, thank you for showing up with curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to grow. You make us proud every day. To our teachers and staff, thank you for your daily dedication, your care, and the deep belief you instill in our students. You are the heartbeat of this school. To our parents and families, thank you for your unwavering partnership, your support at home, and for trusting us with your children.

Please take a moment to celebrate this achievement and feel proud of the extraordinary community we have built together here at Hoover. We have much to be proud of, and the best is yet to come! Go Chargers!!!

With deep gratitude and pride,

Dr. Kim

Our Math Department, led by Ms. Madison Swan, introduce new concepts, explain challenging problems, and create engaging lessons that make math easier to understand. They help students develop critical-thinking skills, practice problem-solving strategies, and prepare for future math classes!

Pictured L-R: Mr. Menditch, Ms. Fordham, Ms Woo, Ms Swan, Ms. Chin, Ms. O'Keefe, Mr. Corey

November 2- Professional Day- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

November 3- Family Portrait Day

November 3- NO SCHOOL- ELECTION DAY

November 12- English, Social Studies, World Language Showcase

November 23- Meet and Greet- 4-6:30pm

6th Grade Ancient Egypt Project

Please click here to view all MCPS High School Information for Region 4 as well as this week's Counseling Corner Newsletter.

This a quick reminder, the application deadline for the Center Region Programs is next Friday, November 6th.

Complete the Process in 3 Simple Steps:

Step 1: EXPLORE 🔍

Sit down together and visit the MCPS Center Programs Page. Attend local high school or Center Programs? If you consider, consider 2 or 3 interesting focus areas (like STEM, Arts, Languages, or Career Pathways) that sound exciting to you!

Step 2: LOG IN 📝

Log in to ParentVUE and complete your High School Possibility Form online. Choose your local high school OR rank your top program choices! Here is a guide or scan the QR code to see the step by step guide.

Step 3: SUBMIT & DONE! 🎉

Click Submit ! You're all set and ready to dream big about high school.

❓ Need Help?

Reach out to your school counselor, visit the website, or send a message to DCCAPS@mcpsmdorg if you need help completing your form.

Be sure to check the Hoover Athletics icon on our website for the latest schedules, news, and information about after school sports:

Hoover Middle School is happy to announce that Winter Athletics registration is now open! If your child is interested in trying out for Boys' or Girls' Basketball, please make sure to check these resources to ensure eligibility for tryouts.
Montgomery County Public Schools Athletic Zone:

This resource provides information for registration, schedules, and participation requirements.
ParentVue Sign-in

This is where to register your child for winter athletics.
Registration Guide for Parents

This helps with step-to-step directions for proper registration for athletics.
Pre-participation Physical Form SR-8
This form needs to be completed in order for tryout approval.

If you have any questions about Winter Registration or Hoover Athletics, please email our Athletic Coordinator, Kyle Skellchock (Kyle_D_Skellchock@mcpsmd.org).

Get excited for another wonderful Hoover MS Book Fair November 16-23! Click here for volunteer opportunities and other important information! Set up your e-wallet and get your reading lists ready!

https://www.hoovermspta.org

Herbert Hoover Middle School students are invited to participate and earn SSL hours in this year’s Reflections program, sponsored by the PTA. Watch this short video.

Inspired by the theme “What My Culture Means to Me,” original creations can celebrate family traditions, food, music, language, heritage, places, people and cultural values, in any of these categories …

🎨 Visual Arts

📸 Photography

🎬 Film Production

🎵 Music Composition

💃 Dance Choreography

✍️ Literature

The submission deadline is December 7th.

For information on how to register, click here. After the student is registered, send a copy of the registration form along with the actual submission to Paula Reible, Reflections Chair - paulareible@gmail.com by Dec 7th 5 p.m. EST