Tornado Times – The Student News Site of Hoover High School

Goodbye Block Schedule, Hello 6th Period Day!

By Tina Davtyan and Tornado Times Staff • June 9, 2025

Starting in the 2025 - 2026 school year, Hoover High School will change its schedule from the current block schedule back to the old schedule, where all six periods meet every day. This is a big change, and opinions from teachers and students run the gamut from enthusiasm to disapproval. During the COVID pandemic, Hoover High School, like many schools, switched to a block schedule. This reduced...

Goodbye Block Schedule, Hello 6th Period Day!

By Tina Davtyan and Tornado Times Staff • June 9, 2025

Starting in the 2025 - 2026 school year, Hoover High School will...

The Benefits of AP Testing

The Benefits of AP Testing

By Eleny Elyasi, Writer • June 9, 2025

AP testing allows high school students to take college-level...

Are AP Classes Worth It?

Are AP Classes Worth It?

By Ava Khachikyan, Assistant Editor • June 2, 2025

As a student in high school, it could be hard to decide whether...

The Importance of School Spirit

The Importance of School Spirit

By Lilit Vartanyan, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

Walk down the hallways of any high school, and you will notice...

The Case for a Traditional Schedule

The Case for a Traditional Schedule

By Matthew Zarian, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

Starting next year, Hoover High School will have a different...