Hoover Happenings Newsletter

Hello Hoover Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you're all enjoying a wonderful summer break!

We're incredibly excited to welcome back our returning staff and students as well as greet our new staff and families. Our leadership team, PBIS team as well as PTA have gotten together making plans for the 25-26 school year. We are looking forward to building a solid foundation with all the great things that make Hoover a great place to be a part of.

While we're all eagerly anticipating the start of school, please do take advantage of these last few weeks of summer. Spend quality time together, make lasting memories, and recharge for the exciting year ahead.

Families will have access to class list information in infinite campus starting Monday, August 11. We invite all families to join us at the Party on the Playground invite on Tuesday, August 19 from 4:30-6:00. Our entrance conferences will be Monday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 26th from 8:00am-3:00pm.

Together in Learning! Mrs. Miller

Back-to-School Resources
As we get ready to kick off the new school year, here are a few helpful resources to help your family prepare:

• 📅 District Student Calendar – District Student Calendar

• 📋 School Supply List –Hoover Supply List ***UPDATED

Important Dates:

• Class Lists: Will be available for families to view on Aug. 11th

• Entrance Conferences:

  • Monday, August 25th | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Tuesday, August 26th | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• First Day of School:

  • Wednesday, August 27th

  • Start & End Times: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Employment opportunities at Hoover! We are looking for two eager staff member for 2 hours in the cafeteria Monday-Friday! We are looking for help in supervision as well as light cleaning opportunities.

We are also looking for a Media Clerk whose primarily responsible for providing support in the operation of the building’s Media Center by providing circulation services and guidance to staff and students in the selection and location of media resources and materials; supervising students in the Media Center; providing support and assistance to students in the use of computer applications, web-based programs, and AV equipment in the Media Center. This position has flexibility in hours but is a Monday-Friday opportunity.

If you are interested in either of these positions please send me an email at tmille3@isd77.org and I would love to connect with you to provide more information and share details. We would love to have you join our team!

Each year, Mankato Area Public Schools asks our families to review and update census information through the online census verification. This ensures that student information is accurate.

Please make sure the below information is accurate for this coming school year:

Current Home Address

Household parent(s) /guardian(s)

Phone Numbers for household parent(s) / guardian(s)

Emergency contact person(s)

Phone Numbers for emergency contact person(s)

We are asking that you complete your family's census verification online through your Campus Parent account by Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Below are the steps to complete the Census Verification process.

Step 1: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

For assistance logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please send an email to: icsupport@isd77.org

Step 2: Select MORE from the menu along the left side of the screen.

Step 3: Select CENSUS VERIFICATION

Step 4: Select Begin Registration

Important information to know before you get started:

• Only one parent/guardian per household will need to complete the Census Verification process.

• The Census Verification link is only active for one household per child. If your child has more than one household, the link will be active for the parent/guardian that lives in the household indicated at the time of registration as the child's primary household.

For assistance logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please send an email to: icsupport@isd77.org

Parents and Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you well as you begin to enjoy the summer break. As we continue to enhance our communication and streamline access to important information, we are pleased to inform you of a significant update regarding your child's academic progress.

As our data is updated throughout the year, we work to inform you when recent data has been updated in the Infinite Campus parent portal. Your child's Spring Progress Reports are now available for you to view under the “Documents” tab. Please make sure you adjust the year to “24-25”.

To access your child's Spring Progress Reports in Infinite Campus, simply log in to your parent portal account using your credentials. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions about accessing or interpreting the data, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's school administrator or secretary via email.

We believe that by making Progress Reports readily available on Infinite Campus, we can strengthen the partnership between home and school, working together to ensure the academic success and well-being of every student. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

Wishing you a continued restful and enjoyable summer, and we look forward to a successful academic year ahead!

If you're unsure whether your student qualifies for transportation, you can check eligibility here. If your student does qualify, please complete the registration form by clicking this link.

Families can visit the Central Registration Office at the Intergovernmental Center (10 Civic Center Plaza) to complete the form in person. Transportation for students receiving special education services will be arranged separately by the Special Education Office and your child’s case manager.

Have transportation questions? Contact Tricia Ries by email tries2@isd77.org or call (507)507-387-5949.

Minnesota Free School Meals Program

Families will still need to apply to qualify for more educational benefits.

The Minnesota Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast and one lunch for every student on school days; however, the cost of à la carte items such as an additional milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.

If you believe your household may qualify, please complete and return the application for educational benefits to the nutrition services office or to your child’s school. You can also apply in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by clicking on the "More" tab, then the "Meal Benefits" tab.

If you need a separate electronic copy follow this link:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1753105907/isd77org/tjwxryjjobr7q3yywo3h/EducationalBenefitsApplication.pdf

Does your child have medical needs that require a special plan at school?

If your student already has a medical or health plan in place, you can view/update it by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and clicking on the “Documents” tab. If you have a new medical plan need, the links below will get you what you need for your school plan.

Allergy Plan & Med Consent
Asthma Plan & Med Consent
Diabetes Emergency Plan
Generic Emergency Plan
Health Census Form
Immunization Form
Medication Consent Form
Seizure Plan & Med Consent
Self Administration of Non-Prescription Pain Med

Please return to the school nurse when completed.

*If you choose to fill out the form and email to the school, please download and save the form before filling in the fields.

• August 18-21: Teacher Workshop Week
• AUGUST 19: Party on the Playground 4:30-6:00
• August 25 & 26: K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences
• August 27: FIRST Day of School K-5
• September 1: No School (Labor Day)
• September 10: 2 Hour Early Release

Dear Families,

We want to remind you that our ACES School Age Child Care Program uses the school playground as part of its daily programming. To ensure a safe and structured environment for ACES students, the playground is reserved for their use until the program ends at 6:00 p.m.

After 6:00 p.m., the playground is open to the public. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and supportive space for all students.

If you’re looking for alternative play spaces before 6:00 p.m., the City of Mankato provides a list of parks here, and a map of North Mankato parks can be found here.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

The Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub has launched! This hub was developed by Greater Mankato Area United Way's Youth Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Committee and is hosted by the Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The hub is meant to be a tool for parents and caregivers to easily find information on crisis support, local mental health services, parent education, and more.

Find more information HERE.

Email: tmille3@isd77.org

Website: he.isd77.org
Location: 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-388-5202