North Middle School News
November 14, 2025
Note from the Principal
Dear NMS Families,
I hope you’ve all had a productive and wonderful week so far. As we head into the weekend, I wish you rest and meaningful moments with your favorite people.
In this week’s newsletter, I’d like to share some information about Title I. Title I is a federally funded program designed to support students in schools with high percentages of low-income families. According to the Minnesota Department of Education, the purpose of Title I, Part A, is to raise the achievement of students who are not meeting academic standards by providing additional resources and support. The U.S. Department of Education allocates funds to state educational agencies, which then distribute them to local school districts based on a specific formula.
At North, we believe that practices designed to support students who may currently be behind can benefit all scholars when implemented with thoughtful planning and intention. For this reason, our Title I funds are being used to invest in teacher coaching. This initiative aims to enhance our tier one instructional practices—the foundation of teaching that impacts every student in the classroom.
By providing coaching and collaboration opportunities for our teachers, we are strengthening our academic practices to increase rigor and improve support for all students. Our goal is to ensure every student has access to high-quality instruction that meets their individual needs and helps them thrive academically.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
With gratitude,
Principal Eromosele
Please mark your calendar:
November 25: Turkey B-I-N-G-O
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 1: No School - Staff Development
December 21-January 3: No School - Winter Break
Parent Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
To ensure the safety of all students and staff, please follow these guidelines:
Where to Enter and Exit
Use the Visitor Parking Entrance (between the stoplights) for all parent drop-off and pick-up.
Do NOT use the Staff Parking Entrance at the stoplight—this area is reserved for staff and buses only.
No parent parking is allowed at the Free Wheel Shop (located west of the staff lot). They have asked that our parents do not use their lot.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Instructions
Pull up all the way to the orange cone around the corner from Door A before letting your student out or picking them up. This helps keep the line moving and ensures safety for everyone.
Drive slowly and be alert—students, visitors and staff are walking through the parking lot.
Additional staff will be present during the first few weeks to assist with traffic flow.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe and ensuring a smooth drop-off and pick-up process.
From Our Health Office
Please be on the look out for a letter sent by email to families of students not compliant with the mediatory vaccines.
Minnesota law requires that all school-age children be updated on all recommended immunizations to attend school unless the child has written proof of an exemption.
This fall, the Hopkins School District will be enforcing the No Shots, No School Immunization Policy, and will be excluding students who are not compliant with their immunizations.
Please ensure your student is up to date with all needed immunizations for the return to school Fall 2025. Incoming 7th grade students will need a Tdap (tetanus booster) and a Meningococcal vaccine. All Hopkins students will need proof of a complete immunization record, or a notarized conscientious form.
If you have any questions about your scholar's immunization status, please contact your
healthcare provider, and if immunization is needed, schedule an appointment with your child's clinic to obtain the needed immunization(s).
Please contact Nurse Ann Salzer at 952-988-4804 if you have any questions regarding immunization.
From the District - 2025-26 Calendar
The Hopkins School Board approved the 2025-26 calendar. Over the next few weeks, we will add these dates to our digital calendar.
Hopkins Education Foundation News
Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 20. Consider the Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) when you give on Minnesota's biggest day of giving. Even $30 can help — 12 people donating $30 each can fund a grant like Tanglen Elementary's recent "Brewed Awakening Expansion" Spark Grant. You can also support HEF and check teacher appreciation gifts off your list when you order Gratitude Gifts this month. With a $25 donation, each gift includes a mini loaf of bread from Breadsmith, a gift card to Craft & Crew restaurants, and a card from you. Order yours before the end of the month at HopkinsEducationFoundation.org/Gratitude-Gifts
Hopkins Middle School
Principal email: julius.eromosele@hopkinsschools.org
Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/secondary-schools/hopkins-north-junior-high
Location: 10700 Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA
Phone: (952) 988-4800
Facebook: facebook.com/HopkinsNJH/
Twitter: @HopkinsNJH270