Monday, April 14th: G Day

Tuesday, April 15th: A Day

• Flex Block

Thursday, April 17th: C Day

• Flex Block

• Good Friday
• Homework Free Vacation!

Have a great April Break! See you on Monday, April 28th!

Parking applications for the 2025-2026 school for rising seniors and juniors will be sent after April Break. Keep an eye out for an email with the applications!

If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, now is the time! There are a limited number of yearbooks still available for purchase. But please, act fast – they are being sold online and on a first come, first serve basis. We do expect to sell out.

If you are hoping to purchase at the end of the school year, please reconsider. Be aware that books may very well be sold out at that time. Jostens will accept debit card, credit card, PayPal and Venmo through Jostens.com. Or call 877-767-5217, let them know our school name and they’ll take your order over the phone.

If you aren't sure, you ordered online, it's very quick and easy to check. Use this address:

https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking

If you have already ordered, thank you so much for supporting the students and our yearbook program. They are working so hard to put together the best yearbook possible filled with fantastic memories from the school year.

Please order at: www.jostensyearbooks.com

Sincere thanks from the 2025 yearbook staff!

Thank you to the moms of our Muslim students who provided a wonderful treat table at our Faculty Meeting to celebrate Eid! It was a meaningful gesture and was so appreciated by the HHS staff! Check out the video here.

Congrats HHS State Sci Fair Competitors!

1st Place Award:

Seniors Dylan Striek and Anoushka Nair won a 1st place award and qualified for a trip to Columbus, OH to compete at the International Science Fair in May. Congratulations!

Special Award: Regeneron Biomedical Science Award

2nd Place Award:

Simrit Kukreja and Aryan Shah

3rd Place Award:

Miyu Hasegawa and Piyusha Majgaonkar

Honorable Mention:

- Emilia Graham

- Vaagmi Shukla * Special Prize: Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program Scholarship

- Madhav Warrier and Aarush Naik * Special Award: Pauline J. LaMarche Memorial Award

- Kaizar Rangwala

Congratulations to Inventors Shrila Maity and Jacob Wu on their invention BiliSpectro - A Noninvasive Biosensor for Jaundice Detection which earned a National Innovator Challenge Award for a national inventors competition at our recent MA Invention Convention!

There's still time to buy your tickets for the Senior-Parent Celebration at Gillette! Join us for this memorable night dedicated to celebrating the Class of 2025 Seniors alongside their parents/guardians. The evening includes a reception, dinner, Senior Slideshow viewing, and dancing with a DJ from Party Excitement Entertainment.

We hope you will join us for this beloved Hopkinton tradition.

Read all about the event and PURCHASE TICKETS BY APRIL 29: https://www.hopkinton2025.com/gillette

You are invited to THE SENIOR-PARENT CELEBRATION honoring the HHS Class of 2025 Seniors.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

6:00 - 10:00PM

Gillette Putnam Club E4 Entrance

1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA

(E3 Entrance for ADA access)

SENIOR SLIDESHOW - DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Class of 2025 - we need your photos!

Worried you missed the deadline to submit your photos for the Senior Slideshow? You have one more chance! The Slideshow team has received photos from 163 students so far, and they have graciously extended the deadline to Thursday, April 17 so we can have all seniors represented! Get your photos in before April vacation!

Submit photos here: https://www.hopkinton2025.com/senior-slideshow

The Senior Slideshow will be unveiled at the Senior-Parent Celebration at Gillette on May 28. A link to the completed slideshow will be sent to all Class of 2025 families after the event.

Save the Date for the Class of 2025 Car Parade - June 7th @ 10am

Registration for the Senior Car Parade is now open! Simply scan the QR code, fill out the quick form, and you’ll receive your dashboard registration via email ahead of the parade.

This registration is required to participate in the event, so don’t wait!

Round two of lawn sign sales opens Monday, March 24th! Sales will close on Friday, April 25th

Celebrate your senior's achievements. Parents of the Class of 2025, order your grad a custom yard sign!

Signs will be delivered and distributed by the school in the spring.

THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED A LAWN SIGN: they are available for pick up in Mrs. Murphy's room A111 starting on FRIDAY, March 21st. Students can pick them up before and after school or between classes, and not during class.

Here's a document with the senior events and descriptions of them

May & June 2025 Senior upcoming event calendar below

Celebrate your senior's achievement! Parents of the Class of 2025, order your grad a custom banner!

Banners are 2' x 6" and have grommets in each corner for easy hanging!

Orders will be taken through FRIDAY, MAY 9th. Banners will be delivered and distributed by the school.

Order here through this link.

Save the date for the Senior Kick Off Event: Bonfire Night on Friday, June 13th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Field 2!

Stay posted for more information on ticket sales which will be from May 12th to May 30th for $20.

The Class of 2026 is invited to apply to be a UNITE Mentor to help the Class of 2029 transition to HHS. Applications are now live and must be completed by April 27, 2025 by 11:59 PM. Please follow this link to complete your application.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Karner or Mr. Gallagher!

Attention Class of 2026! Here is anything and everything you need to know about PROM! If you still have questions after reviewing the following documents (which include a checklist of everything you need to do to be ready), feel free to reach out to your class advisors Mrs. Roach (eroach@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) and Ms. Karner (jkarner@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) or any of your class officers.

Prom 2025 Checklist

Prom 2025 How to Guide

All Black Tuxedos $199 Complete (includes formal shoes)

Fittings:

Where: Cafeteria, Lunch period

When: Tues 4/15, Wed 4/16, Thurs 4/17, Tues 4/29, Thurs 5/1

Need when fitted: Payment in full (Visa, MasterCard, Disc, AmEx, check or cash is OK)

Finally done with Math? Donate your calculator! Make a difference!

Every year there are students in Hopkinton who cannot afford a graphing calculator. Donations will be distributed to students in need.

What you can donate: Any Ti 84+ or scientific calculator

When: April 7th - 17th

Who: any senior who won't use it in the future

Where: drop your calculator off in the Main office or give it to your Math teacher

Questions? Contact Mrs. Crisafulli (ccrisafulli@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)

The Great Gatsby was published 100 years ago this week. Seniors Pascaline Tetteh, Vera Zieger, and Yasiyn Silva and Mr. Franchock surprised Ms. Meyer with gorgeous classroom decorations, and juniors Callie Arthur, Lila Balster, Sofie Dunne, Kaelyn Faber, Elise Jacomme, Lucey Jean, Emerson Keller, and Mayson Valutkevich came to celebrate the momentous occasion with cake!

The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will host two virtual Financial Aid Offer Hotline events from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 and Wednesday, April 16 to help college-bound students and their families understand financial aid offers. Each student/family will meet with a financial aid expert to walk through each college financial aid offer the student has received, calculate the estimated balance due at each school, and consider their options for paying the remaining college costs. Families can drop in virtually to either event. Interested students and families can register online.

Project Just Because Fundraiser, Badminton Tournament Day, April 17th, 5:30PM, Hopkinton High School Athletic Center, $10 Registration Fee, Sign up here now, Prize for winners

Compete against skilled opponents and aim for victory in a thrilling badminton tournament with exciting prizes. With an entry fee of just ten dollars, you'll get the chance to showcase your skills and experience the thrill of fast-paced rallies. Don't miss this opportunity, grab your racket and sign up today.

Join us in Mrs. Billeter's room (A302) after school on Monday (4/14), from 2:30 - 3:30 PM to make spring cards for the senior citizens who will be visiting HHS for Senior Tea on Wednesday, 4/16. We’ll provide arts and crafts materials for decorating, and space to write kind, thoughtful messages. These cards will be handed out at the Senior Tea, so it’s a wonderful way to spread some joy and show appreciation! Come help out, earn volunteer hours, and make something meaningful!

Diversity Club is holding a bake sale after school from 2:30 to 3:30 on April 16th and 17th! All proceeds go to charity. All snacks are $2 each

Come join Drone Club! Are you interested in Drone Photography, Drone Programming, or Drone Racing, come join Drone club. All levels welcome! Meeting every Thursday 2:25-3:15!

HBDC is hosting a movie night!!

April 17th, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 PM

The tickets are $5 per person if your order online or you can buy tickets on the day of for $7. Please use this link to book tickets. You can either Venmo or pay $5 on the day of if you signed up through the form! Anyone and everyone is allowed to come!!

About "Happy New Year": "Happy New Year" (2014) is a Bollywood action-comedy heist film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and an ensemble cast. The movie follows a group of misfits who enter a world dance competition in Dubai as part of an elaborate plan to pull off a diamond heist.

Join us for the Indian Talent Gala, a lively event showcasing India's culture. Enjoy dance and music performances, admire arts and crafts, and taste delicious Indian food. This gala promises a night of joy, tradition, and togetherness as we celebrate the diverse talents and rich heritage of India. Revel in the delicious array of traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine, and enjoy engaging cultural activities such as henna art and saree draping. This gala promises an unforgettable evening filled with the spirit of India. If you're interested in sharing your unique talents or would you like to represent your culture, we welcome you to join us in this extraordinary celebration of creativity and heritage. Fill out this form to sign up for performances!

Help the Environment AND receive National Honor Society Group Hours

Check here for more information and to sign up

Jazz Night will take place on April 16th, Wednesday at Hopkinton High School's Auditorium. The performance will feature the MS Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Jazz Ensemble, & Swinging Soup. Bring friends and family for a wonderful night of music!

Each spring, the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nation-wide, high school art competition: the Congressional Art Competition. Since its inception in 1982, this competition has provided a unique opportunity for high school students from across the U.S.—and the Second Congressional District—to showcase their artistic talents. With over 650,000 students having participated in the last 40 years, the Congressional Art Competition has continued to be a wonderful opportunity to recognize and encourage the talents of students from across the country.

The Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by my office, is open to all high school students attending a high school located in the Second Congressional District of Massachusetts. The winner of our District's competition will have their artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork of other district competition winners from around the country. The national reception will be held in Washington, D.C. on June 11, 2025 (more details to follow).

Art will be judged in the following categories:

• Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.

• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that

charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)

• Collages: must be two dimensional

• Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints

• Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.

• Computer-generated art

• Photographs

Students should bring in all of their prepared artwork and completed forms to Mrs. Gianino no later than April 15th by 2:25pm to ensure proper delivery to the congressional office.

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM

Channel Your Ideas to Build a Better World

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION CAMP

for Metrowest Area Teens (ages 13-17)

July 7-10, 2025

4:30-8:30pm at the YMCA OUTDOOR CENTER in Hopkinton

In collaboration with Hopkinton Sustainability and Economic Development

Earn Community Service Credits.

Explore new skills working on a REAL community challenge

SIGN UP NOW. Scholarships Available. Space Limited.

BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY

POSSIBILITY. IMPACT. RESILIENCE.

CONTACT US: www.imaginecorps.org 508-380-9015

Each year, Hopkinton High School accepts international students to attend HHS for either a semester or full year. These students live with host families and learn what life is in Hopkinton and the surrounding area. International students are always eager to learn and meet new people. Host families are compensated $1000-$1100 a month for opening up their homes.

We are looking for host families for 2025-2026! Have questions? Interested? Please reach out to Mr. Andrew Longoria (alongoria@hopkinton.k12.ma.us).

Calling all teens looking to showcase their talents! The Teen Advisory Board at the HCA is hosting an Open Mic Night on June 24th, from 7:00-9:00 PM! Sign up here!

Are you interested in the arts? Looking for a leadership opportunity rooted in volunteerism and giving back? Consider applying to join the Teen Advisory Board at the HCA!

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts is a leadership program for students in grades 8–11 who are passionate about the arts and community engagement. Since its inception in 2021, TAB members have organized events like teen open mic nights and collaborated with HCA staff to support arts education and nonprofit initiatives. Through monthly meetings and mentorship, students develop leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills.​

Ready to lead and make an impact through the arts? Apply now to join TAB and help shape the creative future of your community!

Applications due May 4th! Click here for the application.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with our colorful Holi event, hosted by the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton! All are welcome for a day of fun and laughter. Stop by at SAAG's booth for some fun games and prizes!

Date: May 4th, Sunday

Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Location: Western Nurseries Coliseum

Cost: FREE!

Prevention is not a single conversation... It's a Marathon!

Talk early, talk often, let your children know you don't condone underage drinking or drug use.

Learn more about Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP), a community-driven coalition dedicated to preventing youth substance use.

April Break: come to the Hopkinton Library YA Room on Wednesday 4/23 at 6pm for a gaming meet up. Free soda & snacks provided! Register here!

Artful Connections is a social justice-lensed open mic-style event where artists offer music, poetry, readings, and spoken word. April's feature: Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, Jr., is a citizen of the Nipmuc people. He serves as a cultural steward for his Tribe, is a father, public speaker, traditional dancer, Indigenous Activist for Indigenous rights, carpenter by trade, and educator. With 17 years in recovery, Andre is a recovery sponsor and integrated life coach for those in need. Andres' work focuses on sharing his people's traditional teachings and cultural practices in the community and sister tribes.

Join the HFT on 4/17/2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the HCA. Please RSVP here.

The HFT and HCA invite you to join us for story-based theater and skills training presented by True Story Theater on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the HCA.

In this training, you will:

(1) LEARN HOW TO NOTICE AND SPEAK UP TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE

(2) HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE SPEAKING UP ON BEHALF OF OTHERS AND ENLISTING ALLIES

(3) LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE IN EFFECTIVE DIALOGUE WITH OTHERS

(4) EXPERIENCE INTERACTIVE LEARNING TOOLS

This free workshop includes a performance, lunch and hands-on training. Only 50 spots available. Sign up here.

For people experiencing homelessness, the need for new, white socks is critical. Spending hours on their feet, with walking as their primary mode of transportation, and being exposed to extreme weather conditions, too often, the people served by BHCHP face painful infections and avoidable health complications when unable to access new, clean socks. Each day, BHCHP relies on donations of new, white socks to distribute to more than 10,000 patients. By participating in this sock drive, you will be providing patients with a basic essential to protect their health and giving them the gift of comfort and dignity.

• Donate New White Socks to donation bins at any school, just look for our donation box at the entrance.
• Donate by Venmo to @DianneJ10 with “Sox for Socks” in the message tab.
• We will be collecting until June 10th
• We will deliver all the New, White Socks to Fenway in August.

Celebration of Diversity Mural in Hopkinton Call to Artists!!!

Hopkinton Cultural Council is seeking artists to extend and grow our Celebration of Diversity Mural in Hopkinton. We are adding 3 to 5 new segments this year. We are looking to create a footprint of this moment in our town’s history as we embrace its growing diversity and character. All ideas and artistic interpretations of diversity are welcome for submission. Open to working with single or multiple artists. The mural is located on the wooden fence leading from Rt 85 into EMC Park. The segments are each 8 foot wide x 7 foot tall. All media used must be long-lived and weather resistant.

For questions, call Ilana Casady at 617-461-9659 or email icasady@hotmail.com

Please send sample images and Artist Statement: culturalchair@hopkintonma.gov

Entry deadline: April 25, 2025.

Jury decision deadline: May 31, 2025.

Installation deadline: August 31, 2025.

For more details, check the Hopkinton Cultural Council website here.