Throughout the day, construction workers are seen on campus daily and at night as part of Hoover’s ongoing efforts to enhance and beautify the campus such as repainting walls and reconstructing efficient drinking water fountains, with the goal of improving the overall environment for students and staff. However, financial limitations have emerged due to unwise district money decisions, resulting in shortages and the removal of the Hoover health center at the beginning of the 2024/25 school year.
The conclusion to officially shut down the health center in the following school year was made due to the district’s handling of money distribution, resulting in deficient funds to maintain its vital health services for Hoover students. The center has been a cornerstone of aid for all students, providing essential medical services ranging from dental care to mental health assistance. Unfortunately, these services are expensive and can no longer be sustained.
To adapt to these changes, Hoover High School encourages perseverance. Each classroom will now be required to be equipped with essential first-aid kits to address immediate and minor medical needs in an improved and more accessible manner to keep some form of medical attention in lieu of Hoover’s health center. These kits will possess a span of rudimentary supplies, including bandages, disinfectants, deodorants, tissues, dental kits, and feminine products.
Monthly, classes will take a survey in their third period classes for any feedback and recommendations to add to the first aid kits and to take inventory for kits to be replenished and ready for any student’s needs. Though this transition may be challenging, the Hoover High community possesses the resilience and strength to remain committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all our students on campus.
