Welcome to the Hoover Middle School PTSA
Here you will find out about our work as a PTSA to support Herbert Hoover Middle School, a San Jose Unified School District school in the heart of San Jose. As well as information on upcoming events, news stories, a calendar of events and how you can get involved to help our school and students!
Who we are
The Hoover Middle School PTSA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Parent Teacher Student Association. We are a unit within the San Jose Unified Council of PTA, that roles up into District 6 of the California PTA which is part of the National PTA Organization.
NEWS FLASH!
Help Save Little Heroes
Little Heroes spark daily joy with lunch games, after-school support, and peer mentoring—building inclusion and confidence. To save this vital program for next year, we urgently need your help. Every gift keeps our students thriving in a positive, supportive space. So please consider helping today!
To find out more, donate or get involved in the fundraising click here: https://hooverptsa.org/2025/11/11/little-heroes-campaign/
Highlights!
Here are our latest highlights we want to share with you!
About Us
Hoover Middle School PTSA strives to build positive community for students, teachers and families. Our goal is to offer everyone in our community the chance to feel welcomed and engaged.
Our Work
- Would you like to know more about what is happening at your child’s school?
- Would you like to increase your child’s success at school?
- Would you like to influence the activities at your child’s school?
By being part of the PTSA we do all of the above!
We meet once a month on and have many volunteer opportunities, please join us to hear what is going on at Hoover Middle School and make a difference!
Our Achievements
- Quad Makeover: Outdoor tables, chairs and shade cloths for our students
- Fundraiser for the Gym
- Water bottle refill stations
- Student clubs
- Teacher training and supplies
What can we achieve next? Together!
2025-2026 School Year Executive Board Members
The executive board consists of the officers, school representatives and committee chairs. 2025-2026 School Year Executive Board Members are;
Officers
- Graciela Torres (Grace), President – president@hooverptsa.org
- Vanessa Marvin, Vice President – vicepresident@hooverptsa.org
- Claire Baylis, Treasurer – treasurer@hooverptsa.org
- Laura Morales, Secretary – secretary@hooverptsa.org
Board members
- Matthew Quarneri, Financial Reviewer – financialreviewer@hooverptsa.org
- Cliff Winning, Parliamentarian – parliamentarian@hooverptsa.org
- Patricia Palomares – volunteercoordinator@hooverptsa.org
- Kim Le – communications@hooverptsa.org
Committee Chairs
- Yolanda Gonzales, Membership Chair – membershipchair@hooverptsa.org
- Eruvey Meneses – eventschair@hooverptsa.org
- Claire Baylis, Sports Chair – sportschair@hooverptsa.org
School Representatives
- Andrew Anstead, Principal
- Ms Leedy, Teacher Representative
Please let us know if you are interested in joining the board or want to learn about other volunteer opportunities! Email: contact@hooverptsa.org
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