Herbert Hoover Middle School
School Counseling
Hoover Middle School Counseling Department Welcomes You
Let's Succeed Together, Chargers!
Updates
Follow the link above to access a document guide created by MCPS for navigating your ParentVUE account. You may also view this information in a presentation format by following this link.
Parents--please use this form to report absences, early dismissals, and late arrivals so that your student's absence is recorded accurately. You may read more about MCPS' attendance policy on Pg. 2 of the Student's Guide to Rights and Responsibilities document.
Follow the link above to access a guide created by Instructure for navigating Canvas from an observer (parent) account. You may also follow this link to read through tips to managing some MCPS-specific aspects of Canvas, including how to log into your observer account from ParentVUE.
Students do not take their Chromebooks home every day. If your student needs a Chromebook to complete school work at home, please complete the form at the link above.
A student-inspired schoolwide program to create a more equitable and inclusive school climate, catered to our school's unique culture and needs. If you are interested in being on the Hoover NPFH Committee for the 2024-2025 Please contact Ms. Velasquez
Please follow this link to view the extra-curricular activities from the 2023-24 school year. Offerings for the current school year will be published towards the end of September.
About Us
Vision
Every student in the Herbert Hoover Middle School Counseling Program will develop the mindsets and skills to become a confident and resilient life-long learner who is responsible, empathic, and anti-racist.
Mission
Our mission is to foster a safe learning environment powered by self-awareness and a growth mindset for all students through culturally responsive and developmental programming in order to prepare all students for academic, social/emotional, and college/career success.
Values
Resources & Information
We have complied a list of therapy providers, practices, speciality practices, and directories for the area. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions.
The PEERS model is an evidence-based social skills intervention designed for teens and young adults who are interested in making/keeping friends and handling conflict resolution. Please follow the link above to view the flyer for this non-MCPS support.
Washington Post 4/1/22. Perspective by Amitai Abramovitch
Information, provided by Churchill High School, about various sequences of math courses offered at Hoover and Churchill (must be signed into MCPS account to view)
Marylanders who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis have a new way to get immediate help. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988
Parents, students, or school staff may complete this form if they believe a student has been bullied, cyberbullied, harassed, or intimidated. Visit the MCPS bullying website for more information.