Sunday Message 12/7/25

Posted Date: 12/07/25 (05:00 PM)


DREAM BIG, ACHIEVE MORE!

Principal’s Message:

At Hoover we encourage all of our students to “Dream Big, Achieve More!”

I encourage all of our students to strive to do their very best everyday, build lasting relationships, and be engaged in all activities.

At Hoover we believe all students should be respectful, responsible, and engaged everyday! Students are expected to be in class on time everyday and follow our cell phone and electronics policy. Violations of these policies will lead to consequences.

At Hoover, we continue to promote a College-Going Culture. Our mission is to ensure that all students graduate meeting the minimum requirements for college access. This will be accomplished through increasing access to rigorous course offerings and promoting academic engagement.

We are in the final stretch of our semester, with the semester ending Thursday, December 18. Finals will take place December 16 and 17. We encourage our Tornados to complete all assignments and ensure that you complete all projects and study for any exams. Tutoring continues each week, along with EO time these next two weeks. Further, we will have Tornado Crunch Time on Thursday, December 11, from 3:30-6:30 on campus where students can receive additional tutoring or come together to complete any final assignments or study.

Our Winter Athletics Season is in full effect! We encourage all of our students to come out and support our Hoover Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Wrestling, and Girls Water Polo teams as they compete. Additionally, please continue to support our Hoover PEP and Winter Line teams!

Congratulations to our Hoover Tornado Marching Band who won the Bronze Award at the State Championships! This is the first placing for our Band at State since 2018!!! A huge congratulations to our students and coaches on a great season!!!

Attendance continues to be a focus at Hoover. Please ensure your child is at school everyday. We are also prioritizing students being in class on time and are conducting daily tardy sweeps to ensure students are in class from bell to bell.

Summer School 2026 Dates are June 15 to July 21 - Please save the summer school dates. Students who earn a D or an F at the end of the semester will have to repeat the class to ensure that they meet the A-G and high school graduation requirements. Summer School registration will begin in February-March.

As a reminder to all students and families, at Hoover we promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We have no tolerance for any hate speech or hurtful language. Any students using such language will receive serious consequences.

As always, Tornados are Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!

FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM TO STAY UP TO DATE ON ALL THINGS HOOVER!

COUNSELOR'S CORNER Check your counselor’s Google Classroom & student email at least once a day for important updates! Click HERE to visit our counseling web page.

On December 11, Hoover will be offering Study Hall, tutoring, and de-stress activities during our annual Crunch Time to help you prepare for finals and finish any pending assignments. This is a great opportunity to get support, stay focused, and end the semester strong. We hope to see many of you there! Please review the flyer below for full details.

Subaru of Glendale Share the Love Event - We are incredibly grateful for our ongoing partnership with Subaru of Glendale through their annual Share the Love event. Each year, Subaru donates a portion of every new vehicle purchase or lease to a local charity and for the third year in a row, they have selected Hoover High School as their Hometown Charity!

This partnership has had a direct and life-changing impact on our students. In the last two years alone, Subaru has awarded 12 scholarships of more than $10,000 each to Hoover seniors, helping them pursue their college and career goals with confidence and financial support.

We are thankful to Subaru of Glendale for believing in our students and investing in their futures. Their generosity continues to open doors and create opportunities for our graduating Tornados.

Learn more about their Share the Love partnership here:

https://www.subaruofglendale.net/subaru-share-the-love/

Seniors, save the date. The Cash For College line-by-line FAFSA or CADAA application help is on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in at Glendale Community College. This event is open to all 12th-grade students and families. For more details, please see the flyer below. The RSVP deadline is on January 23, 2026.

Summer School Planning 2026 - Be sure to save the tentative summer school dates June 15th to July 21st. The information & dates are provided to help families plan for summer break and summer school. Students who earn a D or an F at the end of the semester will have to repeat the class to ensure that they meet the A-G and high school graduation requirements. Summer School registration will begin in February. See the summer school flyer for details.

UCLA Neuroscience High School Summer Program for Rising Juniors and Seniors: UCLA is offering a free, six-week virtual Neuroscience High School Summer Program through the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care. This program introduces students to foundational concepts in neuroscience, with a special focus on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For more details, please see the flyer below. For the application link (once it becomes available), please visit the program website: https://eastonad.ucla.edu/about/neuroscience-high-school-scholars-program

Scheduling an Appointment with Your Student’s Counselor - To schedule an appointment, parents/guardians should contact our counseling clerk, Mrs. Moses, at hmoses@gusd.net or 818-242-6801 ext. 81131 during school hours, Monday–Friday.

Counselor Google Classroom Codes - Be sure to join your counselor’s Google Classroom to get important reminders. Please turn on your notifications, so you do not miss out on important news.

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Follow counselors on Instagram! Our goal is to reach 1500 followers by December!

Jostens Cap & Gown Orders - 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!

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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)