Hello Tornado Families, be sure to read and scroll through the entire newsletter for important information, events, deadlines, and opportunities for grades 9–12.

🎓 Seniors & Families: Don’t miss the Senior Corner for additional Class of 2027 deadlines, events, scholarships, and resources.

The PSAT will be administered on Thursday, October 8, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. to all juniors and any sophomore who purchased the exam.

Student Room Assignments: Testing room assignments will be posted alphabetically on the Student Services office windows by Wednesday, October 7, before lunch. Students should check the lists in advance so they know exactly where to report on test day.

Important Information & Reminders

• Be sure to check your room assignment on October 7.

• Ms. Derian, Mrs. Kaufman, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Shaghoulian will administer the PSAT to their own 1st-period 11th-grade students in their classrooms. The room assignment list will indicate these teachers if you have them for 1st-period.

• All other PSAT testers will report to designated testing locations across campus.

• All test-takers must be in their assigned testing rooms by 8:15 a.m.

• Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.

• Students who are not taking the PSAT will follow their regular class schedules.

• Seniors participating in the College App Swarm should report to Room 3210. You must show your Minga app to show that you registered the event.

The PSAT week bell schedule is below.

Make sure to register below for the Glendale Unified College & Career Fair! This event is mandatory for all DSA students. 

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Glendale High School

Register at https://app.strivescan.com/registration or use the QR code to get your barcode.

https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html

Scan the QR code to submit your senior quote! Deadline is October 9.

College reps from various schools are on campus in the fall. Don't miss out and ask any questions you may have about their application process, school culture, majors, cost, etc. Scan the QR code to register.

Ms. Kelly is here to support students with college applications, essays, financial aid, and the California Dream Act, as well as provide 1:1 advising and college workshops throughout the year.

Students can stop by and chat with Ms. Kelly in Room 2101 or reach her by email at klaunchbaugh@contracted.gusd.net.

The FAFSA and CADAA are now open here:

• FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• CADAA: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing

If you're not sure which one you should apply to, reach out to Ms. Kelly if you have any questions.

12th Grade Students & Families: Check out these amazing fall scholarship opportunities! Ms. Ebrahimi and Ms. Kelly will continue updating the scholarship document throughout the school year, so be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities.

We encourage families to explore these opportunities together. Every scholarship—big or small—can add up and make a real difference in helping with college costs!

Interested in a career in psychology, psychiatry, therapy, behavioral sciences, or STEM?

The Career Explorers club is hosting a guest speaker event! This event would be great for any students in general, or anyone who wants to hear about a potential career path they could pursue. 

Date: October 9
Time: 3:45 pm
Location: 11201

See flyer for details.

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.

Glendale Community College is on campus in College and Career Center (Room 2101) once a week. Stop by if you have any questions! Check your counselor's Google Classroom & follow us on instagram for GCC updates. Click on the image below to go to Glendale College high school webpage.

• Click Here for local job opportunities & places to explore

• More places to explore

  • Krispy Kreme

  • Ralph's

  • Trader Joe's

  • Vons

  • Portos

  • Starbucks

  • Smart & Final

  • Click on the link for job's via the GYA Employment Programs

  • Start your job search at snagajob.com
    
    

More helpful links:

• 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

Students can download a work permit at the following link https://hooverhs.gusd.net/work-permits Complete the form and bring it into the counseling office.

REMINDER: All minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California must have a permit to work. Work permits must be renewed for the new school year.

Click here for a list of organizations and opportunities.

More local events:

Volunteer Opportunity - PTA Boo Bash
Event: The Mark Keppel annual "PTA Boo Bash" 
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 4:00PM - 8:00PM. 

If you are interested in volunteering, reach out to their PTA at kstanbra@gusd.net

A few important steps you can take now:

• Check Minga and report to your assigned EO location.

• Talk with your teacher early. Schedule a time outside of class to discuss what you can do to improve.

• Use your AP resources. If you are taking an AP course, log in to your College Board account and use the AP Classroom resources provided for your course.

• Use Khan Academy for additional practice, videos, and support.

• Go to The SPOT! Free tutoring begins October 6 in the Collaboratory.

Review the flyers below for more ways to get back on track, information about The SPOT & for the dates on when the grading terms end.

During Student Connect, counselors provide engaging schoolwide presentations on topics such as:

• Social-emotional wellness
• Academic success strategies
• College and career readiness
• School resources, opportunities, and important updates
  
  

Through Student Connect, counselors provide students with timely information and resources to help them thrive.

This is the first year we’ll be running a local science fair! Our fair is designed to prepare student projects for the LACSEF (Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair) in March. Participants who enter the LACSEF will get a free science test A in March so that they don’t have to study while they’re preparing for the fair. 

Teams can be as big as 3 students. Projects that involve biological cultures, human test subjects, and any safety chemical concern must be preapproved by an ethics board before November. If you’re interested, join the Google Classroom for the HHS Science Fair and turn on notifications so that you can join the upcoming info session to learn more. 

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a future career in STEM. Winning the science fair looks great on a college application and is directly connected to several scholarship opportunities.

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" 

** look at the image below for reference**

3. Parents also have access via their parent portal

For official transcripts, please order here: https://hooverhs.gusd.net/order-transcripts-here-1

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Available 24/7

Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re experiencing mental health struggles, emotional distress, concerns about alcohol or drug use, or simply need someone to talk to, caring and trained counselors are available to help.

Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support. You can also visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website to chat with a counselor.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Additional Resources

The Trevor Project — Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people
Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or access online chat support.

Teen Line — Peer support for teens
Call, text, or chat with trained teen listeners through Teen Line.

211 — Community resources
Call 211 for help finding local resources, including food, housing, health care, and other support services.

Vision Statement: The Hoover High School Counseling Program supports the development of lifelong learners and productive members of society who are prepared to pursue meaningful postsecondary opportunities and empowered to discover their purpose. Hoover graduates will develop the skills, attitudes, and beliefs to think critically, overcome challenges, advocate for themselves and others, and embrace diverse perspectives. Hoover graduates will contribute positively to their communities, thrive in an ever-evolving global society, and work toward leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

Mission Statement: Hoover High School Counselors provide a data-driven, multi-tiered system of support with culturally inclusive practices to address students’ academic, college/career, and personal/social development. In collaboration with students, families, staff, and the community, counselors facilitate a comprehensive program guided by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). They deliver developmentally appropriate services directly or indirectly to help students build the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Success improving achievement, postsecondary access, and the personal and social skills necessary for lifelong success.

Students, you can schedule a meeting with your counselor by booking an 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.