Hoover Notes will be sent out weekly to help you keep track of important school community news and events.  New items will be bolded. Links are blue.

We look forward to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year!

Dear Hoover Families,

We hope everyone is settling into the new school year! It was great to connect with school administration at our PTA Board meeting this week and discuss ways to support our students, staff, and families.

Spirit Night at Shake Shack! 🍔
Join us for our first Spirit Night of the year on Friday, September 18! Enjoy dinner, support Hoover, and connect with other families. See the flyer below for details.

Halloween Dance — Coming Soon! 🎃
We’re looking forward to our upcoming Halloween Dance! Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved.

Outdoor Recess — Volunteers Needed!
Help support Hoover’s Friday Wellness Days! We’re looking for parent volunteers to help supervise students during outdoor recess. Check the available dates and grade-level time slots, and sign up here.

PTA Website — Help Needed!
We’re looking for a volunteer to help maintain and update the PTA website. Interested in lending a hand? Join our PTA Committee WhatsApp Community to get connected.

Support the PTA!
Thank you to everyone who has supported the PTA! Donations over $50 automatically include PTA membership. Your generosity helps make student activities, school events, and staff appreciation possible. Join or donate here.

School Reminders
Friday, September 18, is an early release day, with dismissal at 12:30 PM. There is no school on Monday, September 21.

Thank you for helping make Hoover a welcoming and connected community!

Warmly,
The Hoover PTA

Important Dates:

• Mon 9/14 — MCPS Central Region 4 High School Center Programs Preview via Zoom
• Fri 9/18 — Early Release Day; dismissal at 12:30 PM
• Fri 9/18 — PTA Spirit Night at Shake Shack

Join us for our first Spirit Night of the year on Friday, September 18! Enjoy dinner, connect with other Hoover families, and support our school.

Our Hoover Halloween Dance is coming up! Stay tuned for event details and ways to help make it a fun night for our students.

Help bring Friday Wellness Days to life! Volunteer during lunch to give Hoover students extra time outdoors. Check the signup for available dates and grade-level time slots.

Help keep Hoover families connected! We’re looking for a volunteer to help maintain and update the PTA website. Interested in lending a hand? Join our PTA Committee WhatsApp Community to get connected.

Your generosity helps support student activities, school events, staff appreciation, and more. Every contribution makes a difference!

Donate over $50 and you’ll automatically become a PTA member. Thank you for supporting our Hoover community!

The PTA is here to advocate for you. You can find more information on the PTA, including a list of board members, roles, and contact information on the Hoover PTA website: http://www.hoovermspta.org/

• The PTA board meets in-person on the second Friday of the month at 7:45am 
• The General PTA Meetings (open to the Hoover community) are held three times a year.

PTA connection

Connect on Hoovers Official instagram page 

@herberthooverpta

Herbert Hoover Middle School PTA

8810 Postoak Road

Potomac, MD 20854

hoovermspta.org