The Weekly Update #27-1

Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to the start of a brand-new school year! We are so excited to see our halls and classrooms filled with energy, curiosity, and the promise of new beginnings. This year, we look forward to working together to create a learning community where every student feels safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Our dedicated Hoover teachers and staff have been preparing to make this year both meaningful and memorable. With your partnership, we know this will be a year of growth, achievement, and joyful learning.

Thank you to all who came to Back to School Night! Here's to a successful school year ahead!

Go Chargers!
Dr. Kim

Hoover hosted an afternoon of fun, music, athletics and food trucks to welcome families back to school! Thank you to our PE department for their planning of a great afternoon!

Hoover welcomed our newest Chargers to school on Monday to become familiar with school, meet new friends, and have some FUN!

Role- Principal (8th Grade Administrator)

Education - D.Ed. in Educational Policy and Leadership

Years of Service - 39 years in Education and 29 years in MCPS

Free Time/Hobby - My hobbies are flower arranging, crafting and reading. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family and dogs on our boat.

Favorite Coffee/Snack/Dessert - Ice cream cone🍦

Bucket List Item - Cruise around the world

Role- Assistant Principal (7th Grade Administrator)

Education- Masters in Education Leadership

Years of Service-6th year with MCPS, 11 years total in Education

Free Time/Hobby- Spend time with my family, get outside, golf and skiing

Favorite Coffee/Snack/Dessert- Ice Cream

Bucket List Item-Travel to all 50 states!

Role- Assistant Principal (6th Grade Administrator)

Education- Masters in Mathematics Education

Years of Service - 26th year in MCPS

Free Time/Hobby - Traveling with friends

Favorite Coffee/Snack/Dessert - Caramel Macciato

Bucket List Item -Vacation in Bora Bora

August 31- MAP-R Testing

September 2- Student Picture Day

September 3- MAP-M Testing

September 7- No School

September 8 - Student Town Halls-Please view the Hoover Website after September 8th for the slide presentation.

MAP Testing

All MCPS students will participate in MAP Testing for Reading (Monday, August 31) and Math (Thursday, September 3). As is our practice, students will have 2.5 hours to complete each test. Only students with extended time accommodations (per IEP/504 plans) will have additional time. To learn more about our testing routines, please see this linked letter.

Please click here to view the FLHS Parent Meeting on August 26, 2026. Due to technological difficulties, the presentation was unable to be viewed during Back to School Night.

Hoover Spirit Wear will now be available for purchase at all Hoover events! Every purchase helps support our After School Programs, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to fund enriching opportunities for our students.

Wear your Hoover gear, show your school spirit, and help us keep our programs strong—together we can make a difference!

The PE uniform store will close on September 14, 2026. Please click here to order.

Be sure to check the Hoover Athletics on our website for the latest schedules, news, and information about fall and spring sports. Registration deadlines are quickly approaching!

https://www.hoovermspta.org

Hoover Notes