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,

Fall is bringing new opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved at Hoover! We wish our 6th graders a wonderful Outdoor Education experience at Camp Letts this coming week, filled with exploration, friendship, and fun.

After-School Clubs Begin October 6!
Hoover’s after-school extracurricular activities are coming soon! Explore the club offerings, meeting days, and times with your student and find something that sparks their interest.

Save the Date — Halloween Party! 🎃
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 23! We’re looking forward to a fun celebration with our Hoover students. Tickets will be on sale soon—see the flyer below and stay tuned for more details.

Outdoor Recess — Lend a Hand!
Help support Hoover’s Friday Wellness Days! Parent volunteers help supervise students as they enjoy extra time outdoors during lunch. Check the available dates and grade-level time slots, and sign up here.

Support the Hoover PTA!
Thank you to everyone who has joined or donated! Your support helps fund student activities, field trips, staff appreciation, and more. Donations over $50 automatically include PTA membership. Join or donate here.

PTA Website — Help Needed!
Interested in helping maintain and update the PTA website? Join our PTA Committee WhatsApp Community to get connected.

Thank you for helping make Hoover a welcoming and connected community. Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!

Warmly,
The Hoover PTA

Important Dates:

• Mon 9/28–Fri 10/2 — 6th Grade Outdoor Education Week at Camp Letts
• Fri 10/2 — Interim Grades Due

Mark your calendars — the Hoover Halloween Party is happening Friday, October 23! Tickets on sale soon — stay tuned for details on how to get involved. See the flyer below!

Hoover’s extracurricular activities are scheduled to begin October 6! Check out this year’s club choices, meeting days, and times with your student.

View Hoover’s Extracurricular Activities →

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 September MCPS Student Post includes upcoming virtual and in-person Student Service Learning (SSL) opportunities, along with fall athletics updates, information about the new countywide MoCo Student newspaper, and more.

Read the September MCPS Student Post →

Families exploring high school options can find MCPS Region 4 high school information and this week’s Counseling Corner newsletter at the link below.

View High School Information & Counseling Updates →

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