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Note from the Principal
We would like to extend our thanks to the HPTO for their support of this week’s guest speaker, Anthony Valentine. His presentation, along with the classroom visits that followed, called upon students to identify their “three words” to complete the phrase “I am……” Listening to students share their three words, for example- “I am brave”, “I am determined”, “I am kind”, and “I am thoughtful” - was powerful for us all. He also spoke to students’ experiences, feelings, beliefs and reality, encouraging students to focus on how they can control their beliefs about themselves. He reminded us all that, collectively, we are responsible for the experiences that both students and staff have in our school each day.
Thank you again to the HPTO for supporting this visit and furthering our mission statement: Growing an active community of strong minds and kind hearts.
Rotation Cycle - Week of March 3
- Day 1: Monday, March 3
- Day 2: Tuesday, March 4
- Day 3: Wednesday, March 5
- Day 4: Thursday, March 6
- Day 5: Friday, March 7
Important Upcoming Dates
March 7
Ensemble Day (please make sure your student brings their instrument to school)
March 11
Grade 6 Concert - High School Athletic Center
March 13
Grade 6 Homeroom Challenge
March 14
Early Release - 12:00pm
March 18
Trimester 2 Ends
Grade 7 Concert - HMS
March 19
Grade 8 Concert - HMS
March 20
Concert Snow Date
March 25
Report Cards Published to PowerSchool at 3:00pm
March 28
Grade 7 STUCO Event
March 31
No School - Eid al-Fitr
April 2-3
MCAS ELA Grades 6-8
Polar Plunge
Join the Hopkinton Schools Polar Plunge!
Date: March 12, 2025
Event: Polar Plunge with Bear Force One Mobile Plunge Unit
The Polar Plunge is a fun and exciting event that celebrates inclusion while supporting the Special Olympics Unified Champion School programs. We invite you to join our team, the HMS Cannonball Crew, or register as an individual or create your own team!
Students can take the plunge with a $10 donation.
Prizes for:
Individuals and teams who raise the most money
Best costume (costumes are highly encouraged!)
Best duo costume
This event is a fantastic opportunity for the Hopkinton community to unite, have fun, and make a difference together.
For more information, contact Mr. Lefebvre at mlefebvre@hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
2025 Yearbook Cover Contest
Grade 6 Homeroom Challenge
Thursday March 13, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym
The annual 6th grade Homeroom Challenge Event is upon us! Hosted by the Ignite Leaders, Homeroom Challenge pits homeroom against homeroom in a series of fun and exciting activities to determine an overall champion. Leading up to the event, students participate together in a variety of in-school events including Trivia, a Door Decorating Contest, and elimination events for the relay races and knock-out contest. On the night of the event, homerooms will nominate members to play at musical chairs, a dance off, and cup stacking. Finalists of the relay races and knock-out contest will also compete for the final winner. At the end of the night 3 awards will be given: Spirit Award, Sportsmanship Award, and Homeroom Challenge Winner.
Students may be dropped off at the Water Tower parking lot doors no earlier than 5:50pm. Students should be picked up at the end of the event at 7:30pm. This is a drop-off event. Parents are not able to enter or participate.
*****A key element of the event is homerooms displaying their name and theme through a door decorating contest (on 2/28/25) and in their attire the night of the event. If you are interested/able to contribute to supplies, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher for a list of needs. We appreciate your support.
HMS Library
MCAS Dates
ELA - April 2-3
Math - May 7-8
Grade 8 STE - May 15-16
Grade 8 Civics - May 28-29
Spring Athletics Registration is Open!
The Spring Athletics Registration for the 2025 Spring Season is now officially open! Registration is open until 3/10 at midnight. Complete Registration includes an updated physical (within 13 months of last physical) uploaded into your FamilyID account. Please use the link below to register!
Spring HS and MS Athletics Registration 2025
Middle School Sports begin 4/1
We are excited to offer the following sports:
Baseball: Cuts may be needed
Middle School 8th Grade Only
Softball: Cuts may be needed
Middle School 8th Grade Only
Outdoor Track & Field: No Cuts
Middle School 7th and 8th Grades
Tryout/Practice Schedule will be sent out in the coming weeks. For information specific to each individual sport, please reach out to the coach. Game schedules can be found at ArbiterLive.
For Coaches Information, please see the link below:
District LGBTQ Pride Committee
In alignment with the District’s mission, the Hopkinton Public Schools has formed an LGBTQ Pride Committee to foster an inclusive and affirming environment for all students, staff, and families. Through education, support, and community engagement, HPS aims to foster respect for self and others and contribute to a school culture that values equity and belonging for all. If you are interested in contributing to the Pride Committee, please send an email to hps_pridecommittee@hopkinton.k12.ma.us, and be sure to be on the lookout for Committee updates in future newsletters.
SEPAC
Workshop #3: Social Emotional Learning
Date/Time: 5/13/2025 7:00-9:00 PM
Registration Link: https://fcsn.org/event/hopkinton-social-emotional-learning/
One of our newest topics, this virtual workshop provides an introduction to social-emotional learning:
-What it is, why it's important, and what it may look like at home and school
-You will learn about how to help your child develop social emotional skills
-How to include social emotional learning in the IEP