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.

Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. We are grateful to the veterans in our Hoover community and to all who have served our country.

Good luck to our football team as they take the field this Friday for their second playoff game! They're ready to make more history! Let's go, Tornados! 💜

Hoover High School is excited to celebrate College Week! Our Counseling Team, USC College Adviser, and DSA students have planned a week of fun activities, college workshops, and career exploration opportunities. We encourage all students to participate and explore their future college and career options!

Below are is the bell schedule for next week and many of the event flyers.

Please join Student Connect on Monday for an overview of the week's events and how to purchase opportunity drawing tickets for the DSA “College Swim Showdown” fundraiser for a chance to earn amazing prizes. Don't miss out!

UC and CSU applications are due Monday, November 30! Seniors planning to attend a UC or CSU campus in Fall 2027 should submit their applications by the deadline. Don't wait until the last minute!

Need help? Join next week's College Application Swarm! Ms. Kelly is also available to help with college essays. See the flyers below for details.

Join us for our Financial Aid Information Night on Thursday, December 3, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Student Union. For more details, please see below and be sure to register HERE.

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!

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.

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.

For SAT Registration dates, click HERE.

For ACT Registration dates, click HERE.

Thinking about taking a college class? Visit glendale.edu/hs to start the step-by-step enrollment process (if you do not have a GCC Student ID number) so when Nov. 30 comes, you are ready to register for the spring semester.

Need help? Go to Room 1211 on Mondays & Fridays for assistance. Important Tip: Start your application and complete the basic information. You can save your application and then go to the workshops to get help on specific questions you have.

See the flyer below for more details.

Looking for a job? Need a work permit? Visit our website and click on the link below.

Click the button below for a list of volunteering opportunities, the community service log, and more important information.

The 15 week grading period ends Friday. Families should be able to see their student's grades in the parent and student portal mid next week.

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.

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.

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.

Hoover High School shares job, volunteer, scholarship, summer program, and other opportunities as a resource for students and families. These postings and links are provided by third parties and do not constitute an endorsement by Hoover High School or Glendale Unified School District. Information may change, and students and families are encouraged to verify all details directly with the organization. Hoover High School and GUSD are not responsible for third-party content, services, or opportunities.