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,

Halloween is almost here, and Quarter 1 is coming to a close! This issue covers our Halloween Dance, the MCPS regional high school programs, a fun new date to save, and a few ways you can help our students. Here’s what you need to know:

Halloween Dance — Friday, October 23, 2026

Join us 6–8 PM in the cafeteria for pizza, snacks, and raffles! Online tickets are $20 through Thursday, October 22, and $25 at the door. More than 120 students already have their tickets.

General Meeting Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out on October 13! Members voted on the budget, and Katie Beckett from MCPS presented the new regional high school programs. Minutes will be shared soon.

Regional High School Programs — Churchill Info Session Thursday, October 22

8th grade families: don’t miss the regional program showcases at Churchill (Thu, Oct 22, 7 PM) and Wootton (Wed, Oct 28, 6 PM). Round 1 applications are due November 6.

Save the Date: Family Portrait Day — Tuesday, November 3

Freed Photography will take family portraits outside at Hoover, 3–5 PM. Sign-up details are coming soon.

Health Room Clothing Donations

Our Health Room needs spare clothing for students. You can drop off gently used items or shop our Amazon wishlist.

Ping Pong Table Wanted

The PE Department is looking for a ping pong table. Please contact Ms. Beatty if you can help.

End of Quarter 1 — Friday, October 30

Quarter 1 wraps up next Friday. Please note there is no school Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3.

MCPS School Closure Study — Community Conversations Begin

Round 1 runs October 19 – November 2, and Hoover will host a meeting on December 1.

Warmly,
The Hoover PTA

Important Dates:

• Oct 19 — Curriculum Preview Day
• Oct 19 – Nov 2 — MCPS Closure Study Community Conversations (Round 1)
• Oct 22 — Churchill Regional Programs Info Session
• Oct 22 — Last Day for Online Halloween Dance Tickets
• Oct 23 — Halloween Dance (6:00–8:00 PM, Cafeteria)
• Oct 24 — NAACP Event

Thank you to everyone who joined our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 13 in the Media Center! Members voted on this year’s PTA budget, and Katie Beckett from MCPS presented an overview of the county’s new regional programs for high school students.

Meeting minutes will be shared soon.

Show our Hoover staff and teachers some love through their Amazon Wishlist, now renamed “Hoover staff and teachers”! Every item purchased helps provide classroom supplies and resources our teachers know their students need.

• Items are labeled by department (switch to list view to see them)
• The list also includes requests supporting after-school club activities
• It’s updated year-round, so it’s always a great time to give!

👉 Shop the Amazon Wishlist

Get ready for a spooky good time in the Hoover cafeteria!

• Online tickets: $20, which include pizza, a drink, snacks, and raffles
• Online sales end Thursday, October 22
• Tickets at the door: $25

More than 120 students already have their tickets. Last year 220 students joined the fun, so let’s beat that!

Please note: some school web pages may still show last year’s information. This year’s dance is Friday, October 23, 2026.

👉 Get your tickets online

MCPS is launching new regional high school programs for next school year. 8th grade families, these fall showcases are coming up soon. Don’t miss them!

• Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM — Winston Churchill High School
• Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 PM — Wootton High School

Can’t make it in person? Join a Zoom Q&A session, November 4–6, 6:30–7:30 PM.

Round 1 applications are due Friday, November 6.

Our Health Room keeps spare clothing on hand for students who need it, and your donations make a real difference! We’re accepting good-condition, laundered items:

• T-shirts (long and short sleeve)
• Sweatshirts
• Sweatpants/leggings
• Socks

Brand-new underwear and socks are especially helpful. You can purchase these directly from Amazon:

• Boys’ Underwear, Kids L (1 pack)
• Girls’ Underwear, Size 12 (1 pack)
• Fruit of the Loom Underwear, Adult L (qty 2)
• Socks, L (1 pack)
• Sweatpants, Adult S (qty 5)

Thank you for supporting our students!

The PE Department would love a ping pong table! If you have one to donate, please contact Ms. Beatty.

MCPS has begun community conversations as part of its school closure study, and families are encouraged to participate.

• Round 1: October 19 – November 2
• Round 2: November 30 – December 10
• Hoover will host a meeting on Tuesday, December 1
• Superintendent’s recommendation: February 2027
• Board of Education vote: April 15, 2027

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

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@herberthooverpta

Herbert Hoover Middle School PTA

8810 Postoak Road

Potomac, MD 20854

hoovermspta.org