The Hoover Hawk Times
"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"
September 3, 2026
Our Students Loved the First Week of School!
Fourth Grade Students Worked on a "Paper Chain S.T.E.M. Challenge" this Week!
Instrumental Music Discovery Night is September 14, 2026 at NHS!
Do you have a student in third grade who is considering learning how to play a string instrument?
Do you have a student in fourth grade who is considering learning how to play a band instrument?
The Neshaminy Instrumental Music Discovery Night is September 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at NHS.
The schedule is as follows:
5:30 pm - "Try-It" Session I (Try playing a real instrument!)
6:30 pm - Parent Question and Answer Session
7:00 pm - "Try-It" Session II (Try playing a real instrument!)
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
Important Dates:
September 4 - Day 4 - Soccer Day - 9:30 am - Fire Drill (weather permitting) - Blue and Red Day
September 7 - District Closed - Labor Day
September 8 - Day 5 - PBIS Assembly - Kindergarten
September 9 - Day 1 - Eagles Day - Start of NFL Season
September 10 - Day 2 - 10:00 am - Lockdown Drill
September 10 - 2:30 pm - Music Recruitment Assembly - Grades 3 and 4
September 11 - Day 3 - Patriot Day - 25th Anniversary of 9/11 - Red, White, and Blue Day
September 11 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - PTO Event - "School's in Session Social" - Blacktop
September 14 - Day 4 - 5:30 pm - Instrumental Music Discovery Night - NHS
September 15 - Day 5 - 6:30 pm - PTO Meeting - Hoover Library
September 16 - Day 1 - School Picture Day
September 17 - Day 2 - Constitution Day
September 17 - Neshaminy High School Back to School Night
September 18 - Day 3 - Blue and Red Day
September 21 - No School - Yom Kippur
September 24 - Middle School Back to School Night
September 29 - PTO School Spirit Night - Chick-fil-A - Langhorne
October 1 - 4:00 pm - PK Back to School Night
October 1 - 5:00 pm - Title I Meeting - Library
October 1 - 5:30 pm - Kindergarten Back to School Night - Session 1
October 1 - 6:15 pm - Kindergarten Back to School Night - Session 2
October 1 - 6:15 pm - Grades 1-4 Back to School Night - Session 1
October 1 - 7:00 pm - Grades 1-4 Back to School Night - Session 2
October 13 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
October 16 - PTO Trunk or Treat Event - Blacktop
October 20 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
October 27 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
October 28 - School Picture Retakes
November 3 - Election Day - School Closed - Act 80 Day for Teachers
November 10 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
November 11 - Veterans Day - District Closed
November 17 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
November 24 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
November 25, 26, 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed
December 1 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
December 8 - 8:00 am - Last Day for Chess Club for the Fall Season - Mrs. Ritter's Room
December 10 - 7:00 pm - Hoover Winter Concert - Hoover Cafeteria
December 11 - School Closed for Parent Teacher Conferences
December 23, 24, 25 - School Closed
April 27, 28, 29 - PSSA ELA Exams - Grades 3 and 4
May 4 and 5 - PSSA Math Exams - Grades 3 and 4
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