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The Hoover Hawk Times

"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"

The HooverHawk Times"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging LearningCommunity"

March 15, 2026 March 15, 2026

Every Friday is Blue and Red Day at Hoover! Every Friday is Blue and Red Day at Hoover!

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The Sunset Challenge 5K
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Important Dates:

March 16 - Day 4

March 17 - Day 5 - St. Patrick's Day - Wear Green!

March 17 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room

March 17 - Report Cards are Available Online in HAC

March 17 - Grade 4 Field Trip to NHS Music Presentation

March 18 - Day 1

March 19 - Day 2

March 19 - 8:00 am - Band Practice - Cafeteria

March 19 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - Leader Meeting

March 20 - Eid al-Fitr - School Closed

March 21 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am - PTO Pancake Breakfast - Hoover

March 24 - 7:50 am - Advanced Grade 4 Orchestra Rehearsal - Stage

March 24 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room

March 26 - 8:00 am - Band Practice - Cafeteria

March 31 - 7:50 am - Advanced Grade 4 Orchestra Rehearsal - Stage

March 31 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room

April 2 and 3 - Spring Break - District Closed

April 6 - Teacher Act 80 Day - School Closed

April 7 - 7:50 am - Advanced Grade 4 Orchestra Rehearsal - Stage

April 7 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room

April 9 - 8:00 am - Band Practice - Cafeteria

April 10 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Middletown Township

April 10 - PTO Spring Fling Dance

April 14 - 7:50 am - Advanced Grade 4 Orchestra Rehearsal - Cafeteria

April 14 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room

April 15 - 9:15 am - 10:15 am - Orchestra Rehearsal - Cafeteria and Stage

April 15 - 6:30 pm - S.T.E.A.M. Expo - NHS

April 16 - 8:00 am - Band Practice - Cafeteria

April 16 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert for Students - Cafeteria

April 16 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - All Members

April 16 - 6:15 pm - Orchestra Students Report to Sandburg Middle School - White Shirt - Dark Blue or Black Pants or Skirt

April 16 - 6:30 pm - Band Students Report to Sandburg Middle School

April 16 - 7:00 pm - Hoover Spring Concert - Sandburg Middle School

April 17 - Rain Date for Grade 2 Field Trip to Middletown Township

April 21, 22, and 24 - PSSA Testing - ELA - Grades 3 and 4

April 28 and 29 - PSSA Testing - Math - Grades 3 and 4

May 5 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Legoland

May 6 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Please Touch Museum

May 6 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Hoover Art Show - Hoover

May 7 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - Leader Meeting

May 8 - Grade 1 Field Trip to Shady Brook Farm

May 8 - 7:00 pm - Sunset Challenge 5K - Maple Point

May 14 - Food Allergy Awareness Day - Wear Teal or Blue

May 15 - Elementary Field Day

May 18 - Rain Date for Field Day

May 19 - Election Day - Teacher Act 80 Day - School Closed

May 20 and 21 - District Art Show - NHS

May 21 - Grade 3 Field Trip to Elmwood Park Zoo

May 21 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - All Members

May 25 - Memorial Day - District Closed

May 29 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Newtown Athletic Club

June 1 - Rain Date for Grade 4 Field Trip to Newtown Athletic Club

June 4 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - All Members - End of Year Celebration

June 4 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm - Grade 4 Move Up Ceremony - Maple Point Middle School

June 5 - 7:00 pm - Grade 4 Chorus Performs at the Trenton Thunder Game

June 9 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Grade 1 Family Breakfast Picnic - Grassy Area near the Soccer Fields

June 9 - 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Grade 2 Family Picnic - Near the Soccer Fields

June 10, 11, 12 - Early Dismissal Days

June 12 - Last Student Day

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The PTO Provides Several Non-edible Birthday Treat Options!

Take a look at some of these PTO birthday packages:


https://hov.neshaminy.org/for_parents/p_t_o


Dr. G.

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Information Regarding our Free and Reduced Price Lunch Programs:

If you would like additional information regarding our Free and Reduced Lunch Price Programs, please review this website.


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:


https://youtu.be/oyKFki-DCpQ


Dr. G.

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Please Review our Title I Website:

Https://hov.neshaminy.org/for_parents/title_i_information

Hoover Future Ready School Level Plan:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BWVIWFDmkSnPr5LEyzmxi7PUnMJ6CHjG/view

Hoover Future Ready School Level Goals:

  • By June 2026, the number of K-2 students reading at grade level benchmark or above, as measured by DIBELS composite score, will increase by 15% from baseline universal screeners.
  • By June 2026, 70% of our students will meet their Typical Growth Goals on the iReady reading diagnostic.
  • By June 2026, 68% 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 2025-2026 school year.
  • At least 90% of our students will attend school on a regular basis during the 2025-2026 school year.


If you have any feedback regarding these goals please email me at dglennon@neshaminy.org .

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?

If you would like to serve as a Volunteer at Hoover, or as a Chaperone during a Field Trip, please review this important information:


https://nsd.ss4.sharpschool.com/parents/volunteer_clearances

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Herbert Hoover Elementary School

"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community."

Website: https://hov.neshaminy.org/
Location: 501 Trenton Road, Langhorne, PA, United States
Phone: (215) 809-6340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooveres

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