• Principal Dr. Kim's February Monthly Message provides an overview of everything happening at Hoover and parent engagement opportunities.
• The Hoover Social Studies Showcase is on Monday 2/13 from 5-7 pm in the Media Center & Cafeteria.  You will be able to see some of the great work that students are doing in Social Studies.
• Hoover wants to ensure every student has access to a device at home. Families that need Internet access (a mifi device) should notify their counselor who will then fill out a mifi request form for consideration.  If you need a MCPS student Chromebook at home, please follow the instructions in this form: Chromebook Form to Distribute to Families.
• Order your student's yearbook here. 
• Click here for the Rising 6th Grade Presentation.
  
• Volunteers are needed in the Media Center.  Volunteers are required to complete an online child abuse and neglect training and a COVID vaccination verification form. You can access these requirements here.

• MCPS 5 Things to Know, February 9 provides information about the next Fentanyl Family Forum set for 2/25, recommended operating budget work sessions, Teacher of the Year finalists, and some great news about students and staff.
• Click here for the MCPS Mid-Year Roundup from Superintendent McKnight.
• The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Plan during its 1/12 business meeting. The plan has been sent to the Maryland State Department of Education and this option can be used after receiving final approval. Here are the proposed guidelines.
• MCPS is improving its process for informing the community when weather requires an operational status change. It now has six operational status options, which will be reported by easy-to-understand, color-coded messages. Click here for more information.
• Here is the latest edition of MCPS QuickNotes, which includes a calendar of events and other helpful MCPS news and information.
• The Winston Churchill Athletics Program is holding its first annual spring mulch sale to support its athletic teams and the student athletes with the help of Denchfield Landscaping Inc. All proceeds will go towards equipment for athletes, facility improvement, and to meet the needs of all of the student-athletes and their teams. Click here for more information.
• Single event tickets and season passes for Winston Churchill's games can only be purchased online through GoFan.co. If your student does not have a cell phone, have them bring a copy of the purchased ticket.  HERE is a list of athletic events. Questions? Contact Jesse Smith at Jesse_R_Smith@mcpsmd.org.

2/13, 5-7 pm - Social Studies Showcase sponsored by the Social Studies Department

2/20 - No School (Holiday) 

2/22 - PTA Spirit Night at Potomac Pizza

2/24, 9 am-3 pm - MCCPTA Youth Mental Health First Aid Class (Zoom)

2/27 - Read-A-Thon Fundraiser Begins

3/3, 12:30 pm - Early Release Day

3/14, 5-7 pm - STEM Night sponsored by the Math and Science Departments

3/15, 12:30 pm - Early Release Day

3/22 - PTA Spirit Night at Ledo Pizza

3/31 - No School (End-of-Quarter Grading/Planning - Possible Instructional Day Due to Emergency Closure)

3/31 - Read-A-Thon Fundraiser Ends