The Hoover Hawk Times
"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"
March 15, 2026
Every Friday is Blue and Red Day at Hoover!
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
Have You Tried the Math Challenge?
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.
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.
Please Review our Title I Website:
Hoover Future Ready School Level Plan:
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?
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
