Herbert Hoover Middle School

Cultivating Community Event: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Edison Township Public Schools invites families, students, and community members to Cultivating Community, a special evening dedicated to connection, creativity, and collaboration. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at J.P. Stevens High School (855 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820). This engaging celebration will showcase the talents, voices, and cultures of students across all K-12 schools, featuring: Live performances highlighting student artistry Interactive crafts for all ages Student-led sessions fostering learning and community engagement See flyer here: https://5il.co/3ayoo Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzOHCCbLEdkRtSQ2N9uIX0hHd1kdIVQsjg0_oe6-QvPvQfAA/viewform

Happy National School Librarian Day Ms. McAvoy!!! Thank you for all you do for the students of Hoover!

Spring into April with The Insider As the season of growth blooms, so does Edison Township Public Schools! This month’s issue is full of exciting new beginnings: ✔️ The formation of the Edison Township Education Foundation ✔️ Details on April Family Events ✔️ A new Parent Pulse Meeting ✔️ The launch of the Computer Science Academy ✔️ …and so much more to celebrate and explore! 👉 Be sure to check it out – growth is just a click away. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/336762025/

We are excited to announce the winners of the ETEA PEP Read Across America Poster Contest! Students were challenged to create an original art poster using this year’s theme: "Travel the World... Read." After careful consideration, our district winners are: 🥇 Athena Buccino – 6th Grade 🥇 Prathiksha Kujuluva Karthikeyan – 7th Grade 🥇 Ada Chin – 8th Grade 🥇And a special Honorable Mention goes to Gael Aguilar in 8th grade! Herbert Hoover was the only middle school to have a winner at all three grade levels! Congratulations to our talented artists! Your creativity and passion for reading have truly inspired us. Thank you to everyone who participated—we loved seeing your amazing artwork! Keep reading and keep creating!

🐝🪧 The Herbert Hoover 8th Grade Grad Signs Store is NOW LIVE! Sale ends April 13. 🪧🐝 https://spirithero.com/collections/herbert-hoover-8th-grade-grad-signs-2025

All schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in observance of Eid.

The R.I.S.E. group had the opportunity to present at the district Amplify Impact Inspire Change conference at Middlesex County College on Wednesday March 26th. The students learned so much from their middle & high school peers about how everyone has the ability to lead and inspire change in our community.

Because the stories within our schools deserve to be seen and shared. We’re proud to launch the ETPS Spotlight . . . a new feature highlighting the students, staff, and community members who help shape Edison Township Public Schools. We begin by featuring three outstanding seniors from Edison High School’s STEM Academy: Archanga, Mithil, and Vendant. Visit our homepage to learn more about what makes them shine! View a highlight reel here: https://youtu.be/WM58iKwyu6I?si=tWvv7bv_LQq64QRd

🐝 Congratulations to Ms. DeFrancesco and the Herbert Hoover FCCLA who took home the following awards: 5 Gold, 1 1st Silver, 3 Silver, & 1 undecided at the State Leadership Conference last week! A special thank you to Mrs. Degnan for assisting on the trip and to Mr. McGrath for making a surprise appearance.

The ACES students and R.I.S.E. group had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Human Rights conference at Kean University last week, where they were inspired and engaged by young leaders & changemakers such as David Hogg & Tiana Day.

The BOE Public Action Meeting is on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM at John Adams Middle School 1081 New Dover Road, Edison, NJ. Please note the location. 7:00 PM View the agenda here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DEXPYQ66E594 View the livefeed here: https://www.youtube.com/live/RpB2fNqXIzo

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, the district has two unused emergency days remaining. Provided there are no unexpected school closures, we’ll be observing these dates as days off on: Monday, April 21, 2025 Friday, May 23, 2025 We hope these days provide our students and staff with a bit of extra rest as we begin the fourth marking period. Thank you for your continued support as we work toward a strong finish to the school year.

The BOE Caucus meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Education Center, 312 Pierson Avenue, Edison, NJ. Click here to view live stream. https://www.youtube.com/live/AtkOxU1_8wc?si=VXvrf6AypKqXgd6T Click here to view the agenda. https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DEBQD268BA3B

Thank you to Dr. Kim and Mr. McGrath for your support at FCCLA! It takes a village.

Cultivating Community Event: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Edison Township Public Schools invites families, students, and community members to Cultivating Community, a special evening dedicated to connection, creativity, and collaboration. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at J.P. Stevens High School (855 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820). This engaging celebration will showcase the talents, voices, and cultures of students across all K-12 schools, featuring: Live performances highlighting student artistry Interactive crafts for all ages Student-led sessions fostering learning and community engagement See flyer here: https://5il.co/3ayoo Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzOHCCbLEdkRtSQ2N9uIX0hHd1kdIVQsjg0_oe6-QvPvQfAA/viewform

We are so proud of Ms. DeMattia who presented a workshop on SAY YES TO FCS and Chefs DeFrancesco and Olenchak for presenting on Explore.Act.Tell:Combat Food Insecurity at the state FCCLA conference. What a fantastic representation of Edison! This is #CTE

🐝Goodluck to Ms. DeFrancesco and the FCCLA at their State Leadership Conference today and tomorrow! Go Hornets! 🐝

👮🏻 The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the upcoming Junior Police Academy. This allows students to gain insight into law enforcement, teamwork, and leadership. Please see the flyer below for more details!

📚 Just a reminder, our book fair will begin tomorrow. All students will have the opportunity to participate. Students can make purchases using cash, checks, or e-wallets. A portion of each purchase will support our PTO. Thank you for your support! Preview the flyer here - https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=s25-ms-case

Check out EHS Eagle's Eye's two newest WINGS OF LEADERSHIP articles! The column, written by Chris Saavedra and Aayush Gupta, showcases leaders across the district. Article: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Toohey: https://ehseagleseye.com/14587/uncategorized/a-conversation-with-dr-thomas-toohey/ Article: A Conversation with Dr. Christopher Huss: https://ehseagleseye.com/14681/uncategorized/a-conversation-with-dr-christopher-huss/ Stay tuned for more stories celebrating leadership and excellence in Edison!