Sunday Message 2/8/26

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. 

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 throughout this semester! We encourage all of our students to start strong academically! 

Hoover Way Expectations-Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged!

During the month of February, we honor the many achievements and contributions of Black and African American individuals during Black History Month. Within our Hoover Community we continue to be a welcoming and inclusive space for all students and our Faculty and Staff are committed to ensuring our school environment remains a safe place for all. 

Save the date for our Hoover is Home Open House on March 5, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM.

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 excited for our Girls Waterpolo program as they won their first ever playoff game this past week, and will be moving on to the 2nd round on Tuesday! 

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!

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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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

📢 FAFSA/CADAA Workshop for Senior Families - Hoover will be hosting a FAFSA/CADAA Workshop on February 12th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Collaboratory. These workshops are designed to support seniors and their families with completing the financial aid application. Staff will be available to provide step-by-step guidance, answer questions, review applications, and help ensure everything is submitted correctly. Completing the FAFSA or CADAA is an important step toward receiving financial aid for college, trade school, or other postsecondary education programs. 
📎 The flyer and document checklist are HERE for your reference.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly for staffing and materials. 

RSVP Link for FAFSA/CADAA Workshop

If you plan to attend, please make sure to:

✅ Bring your student’s fully charged Chromebook

✅ Bring all required financial and identification documents (see attached checklist)

✅ Plan to attend together with your student if possible

🚨 Important Reminder: The FAFSA and CADAA priority deadline is March 2nd. Completing the application by this date helps maximize eligibility for financial aid, grants, and some scholarships.

Summer School Planning 2026 - Save the tentative summer school dates June 15th to July 21st. Families, please 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. See the summer school flyer for details.

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.

12th Grade: nijmvo5  11th Grade: qdknsao  10th Grade: gqejkgd  9th Grade: c5xui2bt

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

Seniors,

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 new extended deadline to place an order for caps & gown is January 25. 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)

2026 FIRST DISTRICT PTA COMMEMORATIVE SCHOLARSHIP

The First District PTA Commemorative Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate First District PTA volunteers who were long-time, dedicated child advocates and whose tireless efforts contributed greatly to the benefit of students, parents, and schools within the geographic area of First District PTA.

Commemorative scholarships are awarded in the amount of $800 per winner. Each are awarded to acknowledge graduating high school or college students from First District member PTAs/PTSAs in good standing who have achievements, service, and involvement in the following areas in priority order: 

COMMUNITY SERVICE: volunteerism within the PTA and other organizations

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES: work experience, unforeseen life changes

LEADERSHIP: mentorship roles

SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES: unit’s school site special interest groups or clubs for performing arts, sports, service, advocacy, religion or student government

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: non-school site special interest groups or clubs for performing arts, sports, service, advocacy, religion or student government

DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The application is now available online at https://pta1.org/scholarships/.  Please follow the instructions carefully and upload all requested documents. 

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