Become informed on important information and upcoming services that the counseling team will be offering in the days to come.

Table of Contents

• Hoover Counseling Program
• Hoover Highlights
• How to Reach Your Counselor
• Upcoming and Ongoing Events
• Academic
• College
• Career
• Social Emotional
• Scholarships
• Senior Corner

Hoover’s boys water polo team was featured in a news article for their incredible 18–17 quadruple overtime victory against Santa Barbara High in the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. The game was an intense back-and-forth battle that highlighted the team’s determination and skill.

Read the full article below to see the coverage of this unforgettable matchup.

Every Monday from 11:10 am - 11:25 am during EO time, counselors deliver engaging, school-wide presentations designed to inform and inspire our students. Teachers log into Google Meets at the end of 3rd period and project the presentation onto their screen for students to see.

During these sessions, counselors cover a variety of topics, including:

• Strategies for social-emotional wellness
• Tips for academic success
• College and career readiness insights
• Upcoming school-wide events

We look forward to connecting with our students each week and providing valuable resources to help them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Click below to view this week's presentation.

Students, you can schedule a meeting with your counselor by scanning the QR code below. Appointment times are offered before school, after school, during snack, and at lunch.

Appointments are highly recommended. You may drop by without one, but we cannot guarantee that a counselor will be able to meet with you at that time.

Free tutoring will be available after school in the Collaboratory to support you with homework, test preparation, and building stronger study habits across all subjects. Whether you’re struggling in a class or just want to stay on top of your work, this is a great opportunity to get one-on-one support!

Next week, Hoover High School will celebrate College Week, a time dedicated to helping students explore their future goals and pathways after high school. College Week encourages students to start thinking about their dreams early whether that means attending a four-year university, community college, trade school, or pursuing a career right after graduation. We look forward to a week full of fun and engaging events. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Calling all student artists! The Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASPS) invites you to create an original work of art inspired by this year’s theme: Superpowers Within.

Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025 by 3:00 p.m.

Where to submit: School Front Office

What to submit

• Original 2D artwork (your own drawing or painting) that interprets the theme in your unique way.

• No outside help or collaboration; no copyrighted images (e.g., cartoon characters, logos).

Size & materials

• Max size: 24" x 30" (including mat)

• Acceptable surfaces: paper, canvas board, cardboard, hot/cold pressboard, or canvas

• Max thickness: 3/8"
  
  

Entry form (required)

• Complete and sign the Official Student Entry Form and attach it to your artwork.

• Entries without a fully completed form are not eligible.

Judging & awards

• Judged on artistic merit, creativity, and theme interpretation.

• Community recognition and monetary awards at all prize levels.

• Awards Reception & Exhibit: Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Glendale Unified School District Boardroom.

Returning artwork & display

• All entries will be returned to their owners.

• CASPS may display and/or digitally photograph entries for publication, per the entry form.

Questions?

Contact Arsineh Hovannisian at (310) 780-4222 or info@casps.org.

Find your “Superpowers Within” and share your vision with our community!

Visit your counselor's Google Classroom for the full application.

Get ready for a thrilling and entertaining night at Hoover High School! Hoover's Drama Department invites you to this year’s fall production, , a comedic mystery by Fred Carmichael that’s packed with suspense, humor, and classic whodunit twists.

Join us November 19–21 at 7:00 PM in Hoover’s Historic Auditorium as our talented student cast brings this witty, spooky, and delightfully dramatic story to life.

Tickets:
• $7 General Admission
• $5 with ASB Card

Are you looking for an easy way to have fresh treats during the holidays this year? Look no further! Pep Team is selling Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough and 50% of your purchase will help send the teams to NATIONALS! Click Here to Purchase

Are you interested in a future career in healthcare? UCLA’s MedReach program invites high school students across Los Angeles County to attend their “Ready for Healthcare” seminars offered both virtually and in person!

 Virtual Seminar:
 Saturday, November 2
 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 Via Zoom

In-Person Seminar:
Saturday, November 23
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Bruin Viewpoint Room, Ackerman Union, UCLA Campus

During these interactive sessions, students will:

• Learn about different healthcare careers
  

• Participate in mock case studies
  

• Test their knowledge of medical terminology through fun activities
  

• Hear from a panel of pre-health college students about college applications, career paths, and academics
  
  

Both seminars are free and open to all high school students!

RSVP here: MedReach Ready for Healthcare Registration

The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 35th Annual Leadership Conference for high school students!

Open to all current 11th and 12th grade California students, this four-day, in-person leadership conference will take place March 26–29, 2026, in Sacramento, CA.

Up to 60 students will be selected to participate and all travel, lodging, and conference expenses are fully covered for accepted applicants.

APYLP is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering future leaders through public service, community engagement, and multicultural leadership. During the conference, students will:

• Engage in mock legislative sessions and discussions with policymakers and community leaders

• Participate in interactive workshops and leadership development activities

• Gain valuable insight into California’s legislative and public service process
  
  

Studnts from all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply! GPA and test scores are not considered leadership can be expressed in many ways.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Apply Online: www.apylp.org or www.apylp.net

We’re so proud of our incredible Hoover Tornado Marching Band for an amazing competition season! Join us this Friday, November 14th at 7:00 PM on the Hoover football field for our annual Home Show. This is a special evening celebrating their hard work, honoring our 12 graduating seniors, and sharing their full performance with the community and alumni before heading into Division and State Finals! This event is a wonderful way to show our school spirit and support our talented student musicians.

Competitive Highlights So Far:
South Coast Invitational – 1st Place (Div. 3A), High Music, High Percussion, and Tournament Champions (highest score of the night!)

Mayfair Monsoon Classic – 1st Place (Div. 3A), High Music, High General Effect, High Percussion, and Tournament Champions

Cleveland Field Tournament – 1st Place (Div. 2A), High Music, High Percussion, and even earned an encore performance invitation!

Upcoming Events:
Gahr Invitational – Saturday, November 8 at 12:25 PM (this determines performance order for Division Finals)

HTMB Home Show – Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM at the Hoover football field
Division 3A Finals – Saturday, November 15 at Aliso Niguel HS
State Finals – Saturday, November 22 at Bolsa Grande HS

Let’s cheer on our Tornado Marching Band as they continue their amazing season — we are so proud of them! 💙💛

They will be hosting a restaurant fundraiser on Monday, November 10th at Chipotle on Glendale Ave! Feel free to come by and grab some food between 5-9pm and make sure you show this flyer so the band can earn a 25% profit. They are saving up to hopefully purchase a new band truck! (see flyer below)

Do you love poetry or performing? Here’s your chance to shine and earn $$$!
Recite 3 poems for a chance to compete and win in the Poetry Out Loud District Competition.

Deadline to sign up: November 15
Visit Ms. E in Room 11218 for more info and to register.

Bring your voice, passion, and creativity. You might just be our next Poetry Out Loud champion!

The Saban Research Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is offering paid summer research internships through the LA-HIP (Los Angeles - High School Internship Program).

This program is for current juniors who are interested in science, technology, engineering, or math. LA-HIP combines hands-on biomedical research, college counseling, and SAT prep over seven weeks (June 15 – early August 2026). Interns receive a stipend, Metro pass, and meals.

Virtual info sessions will be held from November to January. Check website for details. 

Applications open Monday, November 3, 2025 at www.chla.org/lahip
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to gain real research experience and college prep support!

Students receive Tornado Tickets for being Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged. Trade in your tickets for amazing prizes at the Tornado Trade Post. It is open every Tuesday and Thursday during snack. The store is located right around the corner from the Student Store.

The end of the semester is quickly approaching! 1st semester grades are due on December 19.

These grades are final and will appear on your official high school transcript, which becomes part of your permanent academic record.

Your semester grades determine if you’re on track to graduate from Hoover. Passing all your classes each semester helps you earn the credits you need to walk the stage on time.

Your transcript is also what colleges and scholarship committees review when evaluating your achievements. A strong transcript can open doors to college admission, scholarships, and future opportunities, while low or missing grades can limit those options.

Tips for Success:

• Schedule a meeting with your teacher to ask for help
• Ask for help EARLY - do not wait 
• Review your class notes, tests, and homework assignments
• Stay on top of missing assignments
• Check your portal and Google Classroom DAILY
• Change your study habits -
• Work on time management 
• Attend free tutoring in the Collaboratory
• Get help from your teachers during EO 
• Use College Board resources for AP classes

Glendale Community College is here every Tuesday during lunch in front of the College and Career Center (Room 2101). Stop by if you have any questions!

Our College and Career Adviser, Ms. Arroyo, is available to meet with students in all grade levels, with a special focus on juniors and seniors. She can support students with selecting a major, exploring careers/trade schools, researching colleges, and navigating the application process. Seniors can also receive guidance on completing their PIQs! Please take advantage of this amazing resource that we have at Hoover.

College rep visits are an excellent way to explore schools you’re interested in, connect directly with admissions representatives, and learn about programs, scholarships, and opportunities you may not find online. We’ll be hosting many more college rep visits throughout the school year, and all grade levels are welcome to attend! See below for upcoming events. 

Check your counselor's Google Classroom and the counseling newsletter weekly for updates on upcoming College rep visits. 

California Colleges is the official California and GUSD platform with tools to help students explore careers, majors, colleges, and trade schools—all for free! Students can activate their accounts using their school email. Need a little guidance? Watch this student tutorial. Parents, you can monitor your student’s progress by creating your own account. Register at CaliforniaColleges.edu and check out this parent tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

• Need a Work Permit? Students can download a work permit at the following link https://hooverhs.gusd.net/6755_4 Complete the form and bring it into the counseling office.

• Looking for a job? Supermarkets Hiring Immediately:

  • Krispy Kreme

  • Ralph's

  • Trader Joe's

  • Vons

  • See below for job's via the GYA Employment Programs. 

  • Start your job search and browse for thousands of hourly position openings. You can also start your job search at snagajob.com.
    
    

• Highest Paying Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm
  
  
• Fastest Growing Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
  
  
• Most New Jobs: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm

Meet Kaya, our therapy dog! Kaya is here to help make our campus a calmer and more positive place! Whether you’re feeling stressed and anxious, or you just love dogs, stop by to show Kaya some love. She is super calm and friendly and loves being pet by our students. You can find Kaya in the upper quad and lower every Friday during lunch. 

Please take some time to explore scholarship opportunities with your student! Every scholarship—big or small—can add up and make a real difference.

12th grade students & families: Be sure to also check the Scholarship Spreadsheet for even more opportunities, including rolling and monthly deadlines: Click Here 

Cómo encontrar dinero gratis para la universidad con becas - Miércoles 19 de Noviembre las 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (online)

• Las becas pueden ser de gran ayuda para los estudiantes que van a la universidad y sus familias, pero muchos no saben dónde encontrarlas ni cómo solicitarlas. Durante esta sesión, los estudiantes y las familias aprenderán consejos clave sobre cómo solicitar becas, cómo crear un ensayo ganador de becas, y más. También compartiremos consejos útiles e información para ayudarte a completar su FAFSA® y encontrar el dinero que necesita para pagar la universidad.

• Si estás interesado pero no puedes asistir, regístrate de todas formas: recibirás una grabación para verla cuando quieras.

• Registrate aqui

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a real difference in your community? UC Santa Barbara’s Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice (Yardi EJ) Program offers an incredible opportunity for students who care about sustainability and social impact.

What you’ll get:

• Up to $40,000 in scholarship funding over four years

• Hands-on environmental projects and changemaking experiences

• Mentorship and advising from UCSB faculty and peers

• A supportive community of future environmental leaders

Who can apply:

• Current California high school seniors applying to UCSB for Fall 2026

• Open to all majors

• Students who are first-generation to college and/or have financial need are strongly encouraged to apply

Key Dates:

• Application opens: December 2, 2025

• Deadline: February 13, 2026

Join the Interest List to stay updated about info sessions and application tips.
View the program flyer HERE

For questions, contact Gabby Gutierrez-Serrano at ggutierrezserrano@ucsb.edu

Purchase your grad nite tickets now at the Student Store! Please note, even if you have a season pass you must purchase the grad nite ticket as this is a special event. The last day to buy tickets is on April 10. You must turn in the attached parent permission slip at the Student Store when purchasing your ticket.

Families can also place these orders online. Please review the slides below to learn how to place your online order. The website to order is: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1004296/Herbert-Hoover-High-School/Cap-and-Gown/2976855917/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2985344655

Please note: The last day to place an order for caps & gown is December 19. Caps & gowns will be delivered to Hoover High School and your student will pick them up from school in the Spring. More information about pick up is coming soon!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IWWesHRpijNB823wQGa2g3aEFuaY4N5ZtUFslfMdAxY/edit?usp=sharing (ENGLISH)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oOL36XsLDFOESf9k9hxeQ3G_h8sGuUMpx4I_R45IYLk/edit?usp=sharing (SPANISH)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18a4gLVpBoGxGSiRcbXZAsovdRh7Z-KdhRTCzwU8wU0A/edit?usp=sharing (RUSSIAN)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X7cn2NW7AYgj04ytojU17ezc_9tQz0bzgt3ESBBDxGA/edit?usp=sharing (ARMENIAN)

College application season is officially in full swing! The CSU and UC deadlines are quickly approaching, with November 30th less than four weeks away. We encourage all seniors to submit their applications early, reach out for support, and double-check that everything is filled out correctly.

Our College Adviser, Ms. Arroyo, is hosting a variety of application support events this month to help with Common App, UC, and CSU applications. She’ll also offer drop-in hours throughout November where students can ask questions, work on their applications, and get one-on-one guidance.

Students can visit Room 2101 (College & Career Center) for help or see the flyer for more details.

In addition, the Counseling Office will host an all-day College Application Swarm on Thursday, November 20th in the Collaboratory as part of College Week! This will be a great opportunity for students to finalize and submit their applications with counselor support. A list of registered students will be shared by Tuesday, November 18th.

Let’s continue to build a strong college-going culture at Hoover! Encourage students to take advantage of these resources and support opportunities. We can’t wait to celebrate all the amazing colleges our Tornadoes will be applying to and getting accepted at!

Students can access their unofficial transcript from Student Portal.

Sign in to https://q.gusd.net/production/studentportal

1. Select "Documents" on the left menu

2. Click the icon next to "High School Unofficial Transcript" that was posted on 9/19/2025

** look at the image below for reference**

For official transcripts, please visit https://hooverhs.gusd.net/6747_4 to place an order.

Mrs. Hernandez (12th Grade Counselor) and Ms. Arroyo (College Adviser) visited all 12th grade English classes to review graduation requirements, A–G eligibility, and post-secondary opportunities. These classroom visits ensure every senior has the information they need to stay on track for graduation and prepare for life after high school.

We encourage students to take advantage of upcoming college workshops and college representative visits—great opportunities to get personalized guidance and learn more about their future options.

Students & families can view the full presentation below.

To help your student stay organized with deadlines and requirements, I created a College & Scholarship Application Tracker. This tool allows students to keep track of applications, essays, recommendation letters, financial aid, and scholarships in one place.

Please note: families must make a copy of the tracker in order to use it.

Instructions:

1. Open the tracker here: College & Scholarship Application Tracker.

2. In the top menu, click File → Make a copy.

3. Save the copy to your own Google Drive.

4. Your student can then begin entering their colleges and scholarships.

This resource is optional but highly recommended to keep students on top of their deadlines and organized throughout senior year.

The Distinguished Scholars Academy (DSA) offers motivated students a rigorous academic pathway filled with honors and AP courses, enrichment opportunities, and leadership experiences that prepare them for success in college and beyond. Learn more here: DSA Information.

DSA 2026 supports the entire Hoover community by hosting events like Finals Study Night—a supportive space for students to study and receive tutoring—and the 12th Grade Decision Day Celebration—honoring our seniors' postsecondary plans.

DSA 2026 is currently raising funds to help cover the cost of a bus for an additional college campus tour this Fall. Please consider donating to support our Tornado scholars. Every contribution helps create more opportunities for our students to grow, lead, and achieve! Your donation is considered a charitable contribution and may be tax-deductible.

How to Donate:

• Click here: Donate Here

• Select “Buy Now”

• Indicate your donation amount and proceed as a Guest (no account required)
  
  

Thank you for investing in the future of our Tornadoes! 🌪️

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