Hoover's Student Week At a Glance (SWAG) is intended to provide students, staff, and families with timely information about upcoming events and important announcements for the coming week!
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Spirit Day- Merry PJs
Transcendance Dance Workshop (204 @ 4:30PM)
Spirit Day- Holiday Hats
Senior Financial Aid Presentation- Periods 1 & 2
Hoover Market (600 @ 2:30PM)
Battle of the Bands
Spirit Day- Winter Puffers/Jackets
Fro-Yo Wednesday (South Quad @ Lunch)
Grad Nite Ticket Sales (After-School 2:15PM-4:00PM @ Finance Office)
Transcendance Dance Workshop (204 @ 3:30PM)
Cardinal Superstars (PAC @ 5:00PM)
Spirit Day- Dress as Your Type
Finals Day- Modified Schedule
Piano & Guitar Recital
No After-School Tutoring
Spirit Day- Candy Cane Day (Red & White)
Finals Day- Modified Schedule
No After-School Tutoring
Hoover's Fall Cardinal Superstars Awards is coming up on Wednesday, December 18th! Students, if you are getting an award, please come and bring your families to celebrate you!
Discover UC San Diego gives high school students the opportunity to take online college courses free-of-charge, giving all students equitable access to experience college-level classes, regardless of what opportunities are provided through their high school or other local programs. Through direct access to college courses, students will be able to jump-start their progress toward earning a college degree by completing up to three courses, the credits for which will be transferable to any university accepting UC San Diego course credits. Spring 2025 Application Deadline is 11:59pm PST on Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Youth Advocacy is putting on a competition for students to create a flag that we will fly for Black History Month at the Central Office and other sites as well! See attached the flyer with all of the details and submission info. This contest is open to all students but we do want to try to center our Black students, so our BSUs will be voting on the flag. Please spread the word! Our deadline is December 20, but we will be allowing revisions to the top 3 chosen to then submit for the final! If interested, please apply here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
San Diego Food Resources
LiveWell San Diego has also put together a food resource list for the fall/winter season.
Click here to view.
Courage to Call Food Market.
If you identify as active military duty, veterans, guard, or reservists, bring yourself and your families to this free food distribution hosted by Courage to Call. There will also be fun games and activities for both children and adults, making it a family-friendly morning of connection and support. The Food Market is every 2ndand 4th Saturday of each month. Preregistration is required; click here to sign up.
Check out the flyer for location and additional details.
Christmas Day Meal, Centre City Corps
Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Hours of Operation: 11:00am-1:00 pm,
Christmas meal to-go and seated lunch provided free to anyone in need
while supplies last. First come, first served.
825 7TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101, (619)699-2200
Additional San Diego Food Resources
CalFresh -Apply for benefits
Feeding San Diego - Search food distribution sites
San Diego Food Bank - Search food distribution sites
San Diego Hunger Coalition - Search for food assistance and resources
SBCS –View days and times for South Bay Monthly Distributions
Please see your School Counselor for ACT Test Fee Waiver.
SHOUT OUTS
On Wednesday, December 11, the district hosted its annual Academic League finals. The top 4 teams from the 14 JROTC programs competed: Scripps Ranch, Hoover, Mira Mesa, and Kearny. Scripps has won the league for 10-years straight. This is the first year we placed in the top 4 and beat Scripps 135-130. Shout out to our JROTC academic team: Jacob Salome (Sr), Francisco Ortega (Jr), Nafisa Haji (So), Aileen Chan (Fr). HOO-RYDE!
Shout out to our JROTC cadets for volunteering to help honor our veterans during the annual nationwide "Wreaths Across America" at the Miramar National Cemetery. Our cadets was led by c/MAJ Francisco Ortega and c/CSM Jackie Varela. They participated in the opening ceremony then went out to lay wreaths on the headstone of our veterans.
FUNDRAISERS
Class of 2025's Double Good Popcorn fundraiser is now live! Double Good ships directly to your door so near or far, anyone and everyone can make a purchase to support our Seniors: See image for QR code or click here for link.
SENIOR UPDATES
Dear Seniors,
As you may know, San Diego Unified School District and Cal State University San Marcos have established a partnership to provide guaranteed admission for students who meet certain requirements:
Students must be continually enrolled in the district since 9th grade with exception for homeless, foster youth, and military dependents
Students must complete all A-G coursework required by CSU admission policies
Students must meet minimum CSU eligibility requirements
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 upon graduation
Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or The California Dream Act Application.
We are sending you this invitation to participate in a special event at Cal State San Marcos on Oct 3, 2024 to learn more about the university and the guaranteed admission opportunity. The day will feature a welcome and overview of the campus majors and program offerings, a CSU application workshop, information from Financial Aid, lunch and a tour of the campus.
Please indicate your interest in attending by completing this form:
We will send you additional information about the field trip permission slip and transportation that will be provided. Students who complete their CSU application by October 21 and meet the requirements will also be invited to an CSUSM Admit on the Spot day to be held on Oct 26, 2024 at Cal State University San Marcos. Join us for an exciting tour of Cal State San Marcos! This is your chance to experience campus life, discover what our vibrant community has to offer, and get all your questions answered.
When: Thursday October 3rd
Where: Cal State San Marcos Campus
What to Expect:
Campus Tour: Discover our beautiful facilities and learn about student life.
Financial Aid Information: Meet with our financial aid advisors to explore funding options and scholarships.
Guaranteed Admission: Learn about Cal State San Marcos’ guaranteed admission agreement with San Diego Unified School District-(Students who have at least a 3.0 GPA and meet all CSU admission requirements will receive guaranteed admission to CSU San Marcos!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to envision your future at CSUSM! We can’t wait to welcome you.
