HMS Hiller Heads-Up
All the news from Hopkinton Middle School
Rotation Cycle - Week of May 22
- Day 5: Mon, May 22
- Day 6: Tues, May 23
- Day 1: Wed, May 24
- Day 2: Thurs, May 25
- Day 3: Fri, May 26
Important Upcoming Dates
May 24
Incoming Grade 6 Parent Night 7:00pm-8:00pm
May 29
No School - Memorial Day
June 6
Grade 6 Band/Orchestra Concert 6:30pm-7:00pm
Grade 7 Band/Orchestra Concert 7:30pm-8:00pm
June 7
Grade 6/7 Chorus Concert 7:00pm-8:00pm
June 8
Grade 6 Red Team Boundless Adventure Field Trip
Grade 8 Concert (all ensembles) 7:00pm-9:00pm
June 9
Grade 6 Yellow Team Boundless Adventure Field Trip
June 12
Grade 6 Blue Team Boundless Adventure Field Trip
HMS Community Service Club Donation Drive
We are excited to announce that our HMS Community Service Club is organizing a donation drive to benefit two wonderful organizations, the Metrowest Humane Society and the House Rabbit Network. From May 15th to the 24th, we will be collecting essential items to support the well-being of cats, kittens, and rabbits in need of loving care.
By donating any of the items listed below, you can make a significant difference in the lives of these animals:
Canned Cat Food
Iams or Purina One weight control dry food
Iams or Purina One hairball variety of dry food
Iams or Purina kitten dry food
Canned kitten food
Dry adult cat food
Unscented clumping litter
Paper Towels
Dish Washing Soap
Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
Small Paper Plates (6" size)
Cat toys
Cat beds
Vinegar
Paper towels
Stamps
Rabbit pellets (Purina Lab Diet or Oxbow’s Bunny Basics)
Grass mats
Unfinished wicker baskets
Litter boxes
Rabbit water bottles
Small animal toys
Monetary donations (even loose change can make a difference!)
Donation drop-off boxes will be conveniently located across from the office. For monetary donations, even loose change is greatly appreciated and can be placed in the box located in the guidance office.
Your support means the world to us and to the animals our members aim to assist. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on their lives and provide them with the care and love they deserve!
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact our advisor, Mrs. Walcott at awalcott@hopkinton.k12.ma.us. We greatly appreciate any contributions our community is able to provide.
Thank you for being a part of our HMS Community Service Club and helping us make a positive difference in our community!
Grade 8 Celebrations
- Tuesday, June 20th - Class recognition during the school day - This event for students and their teachers will celebrate and recognize members of the 8th grade class. HCAM will record this event.
- Tuesday, June 20th - 8th Grade Courtyard Party. Food, DJ, and Fun! This is an evening event for our 8th grade students and their teachers.
- Wednesday, June 21st - 8th grade breakfast in the cafeteria (students only), followed by a fun, informal celebration of our 8th graders. We expect this event to start around 9:30, specific details to follow. In order to accommodate families, this event will happen outdoors on the field behind HMS. Please bring a lawn chair, dress casual, and join us in celebrating our 8th graders. Unfortunately, in the event of rain, we will need to move this event inside and it will be livestreamed due to the capacity of our auditorium.
Summer Camp at Assabet
Register your 5th, 6th or 7th grade students for a week of fun, friendship and skill building. Cost is $380/week. Monday-Friday July 10-14 and July 14-21. See the website for more information.
Hopkinton Youth & Family Services - Upcoming Events
May 25, 2023 7pm-8:30pm, at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, The Hopkinton Youth Commission, in collaboration with HYFS and NAMI-Massachusetts will host Giving Back/Getting Better - Volunteerism for Mental Health: The not so secret strategy to experience joy and wellness. Local volunteers will share about their experiences and how volunteerism has shaped them and how they have made a difference. Hear from PJB, Bay Path, Library, Town Boards and more! NAMI-Massachusetts will keynote. All residents are welcome!
May 30, 2023 6-7pm Dr. Traci Baxley will be presenting Social Justice Parenting via zoom. She will tie in current events and situations facing our community and guide parents in how to create a pro-justice home with concrete skills on how to talk to kids about race and racism.