The Hoover Hawk Times
"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"
July 22, 2026
The "Lounge for Literacy" was a Huge Hit at the Langhorne Library Today!
Mr. Welwood and Mrs. Krantz attended the "Lounge for Literacy" program at the Langhorne Branch of the Bucks County Library System today. Many other students and parents also attended this event. During the program, Mr. Welwood read a story to the students. Several students worked on art projects while they listened to the story. A student volunteered to read a story to the group that he had read previously. Several students talked about how they were reading for fifteen minutes a day, using their library cards to check out books, and how much fun it is to hang out at the library. One student shared that he had recently attended a "Bubble Party" at the library. Other students are planning to stop by the library July 29 at 10:00 am for the "Reading Goes to the Dogs" program. Other students might stop by the library for the "Bubble Party" on July 30 at 10:30 am. Some students are planning to attend the "Summer Quest Badge Squad" event on July 30 at 10:30 am. All the students who attended the program today also received a book for free from Dr. G.
What are you planning to read today?
School of Rock - July 22-26 - Neshaminy High School
Matilda, Jr. - July 23-26 - Neshaminy High School
Hollywood Revisited - July 22-26 - Neshaminy High School
A Few Tickets to our Summer Stock Shows are Still Available!
There are still a few tickets available for purchase for our Neshaminy Summer Stock shows this summer.
Hollywood Revisited is an original elementary show that is appropriate for all ages.
Matilda is recommended for audiences age 10 and up.
School of Rock is rated "PG-13" due to some mature language.
Tickets are available at Neshaminy Summer Stock Tickets.
Hoover Staffing Updates:
- Ms. Glover is moving to fourth grade in August.
- Mrs. Martin (Grade 1) is going to be out on leave until the end of November.
- Ms. Carolyn Gallagher is going to cover Mrs. Martin's classroom until she returns to Hoover.
- Ms. Gallagher did a great job last year as a teacher at Tawanka Elementary School.
- Ms. McLaughlin has accepted a position in another district.
- We wish her well.
- Ms. Gabriella Diaz is going to join the Hoover kindergarten team this year.
- Ms. Diaz did a great job last year as a teacher at Core Creek Elementary School.
Important Dates:
August 12 - Elementary Schedules are Available in Home Access Center (HAC)
August 17 - Transportation Information is Available in Home Access Center (HAC)
August 18 - NKC Summer Camp Ends at Hoover
August 18 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting - Maple Point Middle School
August 26 - Teachers return to Hoover
August 28 - 9:30 am - Bus Orientation - Hoover
August 28 - 10:30 am - Kindergarten Orientation - Hoover
August 28 - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Open House Program for Grades 1-4
August 28 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open House Program for PK
August 31 - First Day of School for Grades K, 5, and 9
August 31 - First Day of School for PK
September 1 - All Grades Report to School
September 7 - District Closed - Labor Day
September 15 - 6:30 pm - PTO Meeting - Hoover Library
September 17 - Neshaminy High School Back to School Night
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
Information Regarding Summer Food Assistance Programs for Families:
Information Regarding the Summer Reading and Math Programs:
Here is a link to our School Supply Lists for 2026-2027:
Dr. G.'s Summer Plans:
Thank you to everyone who "worked together to make this the best school year ever!" Our students had an amazing year! They learned so much! They had a lot of fun too! Thank you to our PTO for supporting our students by sponsoring a number of fun evening programs, assemblies, and field trips!
During the summer, the Hoover office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on most days. If I take a vacation day or a sick day, sometimes we need to close the office. If you need to reach me over the summer, please email me at dglennon@neshaminy.org or call me at (215) 809-6340, Please call or email me before coming to Hoover to confirm that the office is open.
During the summer, the Neshaminy Kids Club program rents out Hoover for their Summer Camp program. The custodians also need to clean the building in order to get everything ready for our teachers and students when they return in late August.
I will continue to share updates from Hoover over the summer from time to time. I will let you know when the school supply lists and the classroom assignments are ready.
Please continue to encourage your child to read for pleasure over the summer.
Have a great summer!
Dr. G.
Registration and Re-Registration Information:
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Parents and guardians of new Neshaminy students should begin the process online by visiting www.neshaminy.org/register. Be sure to use the "Register a Student for Next Fall (2026—2027)" link on the registration page.
RE-REGISTRATION (ENTERING GRADES 5 and 9)
Parents and guardians of students entering grades 5 and 9 at the start of the 2026–2027 school year will be asked to review and update their residential and contact information. This routine re-registration process supports accurate student records and helps ensure smooth transitions, appropriate school placement, transportation, services, staffing, and resource planning for the upcoming school year. Visit the link below for more information.
Please Update Your Demographic Data in HAC:
STUDENT, FAMILY INFORMATION UPDATES (ENTERING GRADES 1-4, 6-8, 10-12)
Starting this spring, ALL Neshaminy parents and guardians (except those re-registering for rising grade 5 and 9 students) must update their information in Home Access each year. This is a new requirement that will help the district to maintain correct information and enhance communications. Parents and guardians can confirm or update their information by logging into their Home Access accounts. No documents are required unless there is a change of address, multiple occupancy affidavit, or affidavit of support required.
Please visit the Neshaminy website using the link below for information on how to update your information in Home Access Center.
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 Kovak - School Counselor - PBIS Tier 2 Team Leader - mkovak@neshaminy.org
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.
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 .
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