Student Memo

Monday, June 16th: Exams 1 & 2

Tuesday, June 17th: Exams 3 & 4

Thursday, June 19th: NO SCHOOL

• Juneteenth

Monday, June 23rd: Make-up Day

Exams begin on Monday, June 16. Here's a link to the schedule. Students only need to attend the periods when they have an exam. Only students with administrative approval are able to reschedule their exams with their teachers.

As a reminder, buses run at the normal time (leaving school at 2:25) although exams end at 11:20. Students can either arrange for a ride home or wait in the cafeteria for the bus.

There is NO parent or student parking for pick-up at the Central Office building across the street.

The cafeteria will be open before and in between finals for students to get breakfast and snacks throughout the week.

The 2025 yearbooks are in and they look amazing! There are still a few copies left to purchase. You can pay online currently, until all books are spoken for, or you can bring in cash or a check. 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. Online sales will close when there are only a few books left.

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

If you bought a yearbook and still need to pick it up, see Mrs. Williams in C202 before or after school.

Sincere thanks from the 2025 yearbook staff!

Rising juniors and seniors: The parking application is out and was sent to students by email in April! The application must be completed by a student with their parent present. All of the parking guidelines are included in the Google Form. Students cannot fill out the form for a parking pass without a valid driver’s license. Additionally, you are able to pay for the pass on MySchoolBucks.

In order to be considered in the first wave of parking assignments, have your applications completed and payment submitted by July 1st.

Assignments and passes will not be shared until the start of the school year in August. Keep an eye out for emails regarding parking then.

For the remainder of the year, students with HHS parking stickers are able to park in student lots. There is NO parking on campus if you do not have a sticker.

Sunshine & Strokes

A Potluck Picnic with Calligraphy, Coloring, and more!

Meet us at EMC Park on June 21st, from 2:00 - 4:30 PM!

Relax after finals!

Attention HHS students! This year's school newspaper print edition is now out! You can find copies detailing the many exciting events of this year in your English classrooms during finals week, in the guidance office, or in the library! Make sure to pick up a copy to read some of our top stories from this year, including reports on Girls Football, Unified Basketball, Pep Rally, and advice from HHS teachers!

Support the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge community in Boston which helps patients face financial, physical, and emotional challenges during their treatment by providing free accommodations with all the comforts of home. The Hope Lodge program makes it possible for patients to access their best chance for effective treatment – it also brings hope for a life after cancer.

If you'd like to donate, the donation box can be found in the HHS Atrium for the remainder of the year!

Potential Science Fair Participants,

We are writing to share some important information about the HHS Science Fair Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Everything you need to know about HHS Science Fair - deadlines, rules, regulations, project plans - are shared in one document - the 2025 Science Fair Manual. Interested students should bookmark/save this document, as information will continue to be added. Please carefully review this document before committing to Science Fair or starting to design your research plan.

Students can begin to research topics and plan projects this summer, but teams cannot begin collecting data until they receive official project approval. The approval process is clearly outlined in the manual and will not begin until September.

All emails related to Science Fair should be sent to sciencefair@hopkinton.k12.ma.us. A team of HHS teachers will review questions/emails sent to this address starting in September. Until then, many questions can be answered in the manual, linked above.

Enjoy your summer and we will see you in the fall!

-The HHS Science Fair Team

Registration for Fall Athletics is now open!

Registration will be open from now until Monday, August 11th 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!

Fall 2025 Middle and High School Athletics Registration

We are excited to offer the following High School Sports:

High School Sports:

Football: 9th-12th Grade; Practices start Friday, August 15th

Fall Golf: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Boys and Girls Soccer: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Field Hockey: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Cheer: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Tuesday, June 10th - Please note the tryout date change

Cross Country: 9th-12th Grade; Practices begin on Monday, August 18th

Girls Volleyball: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Unified Basketball: 9th-12th Grade; Practice being in Early September

Middle School:

8th Grade Football: Practices start Monday, August 18th

8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer: Tryouts start Tuesday, September 3rd

7th and 8th Grade Cross Country: Practices start Tuesday, September 3rd

8th Grade Field Hockey: Tryouts start Tuesday, September 3rd

8th Grade Girls Volleyball: Tryouts start Tuesday, September 3rd

Fall Coaches Directory

Practice/Tryout Schedules will be sent out in late June.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Andrade (randrade@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)

This month, we honor the bold, brave, and brilliant individuals who’ve made an unforgettable impact on the fight for equality and acceptance. From Kristen Stewart and Michael Sam to Harvey Milk, Laverne Cox, and so many more, their courage continues to inspire us all.

Pride Month is about remembering history, uplifting every voice, and creating a world where everyone belongs. Stop by the library and check out our Pride Month book display, featuring stories of LGBTQ+ trailblazers, powerful fiction, and inspiring memoirs. There’s something for everyone, and every story matters.

Let’s celebrate, learn, and stand proud together!

All means all!

We’re in the final stretch, HiLLERS! Mile 25 of this school year marathon. As finals approach and schedules get hectic, remember: self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. A sound mind and a sound body will lead to stronger focus, better results, and a healthier you.

Swing by the library and check out our 20-Day Challenge posted on the bulletin board! From watching a sunset, trying a 5-minute meditation, unplugging from social media for a day, to practical study hacks like the 25-minute study/5-minute break method, creating an instrumental study playlist, and prioritizing sleep. we’ve got you covered.

Take care of yourself -you’re almost there! 💪✨

If you are looking for a way to support our community’s LGBTQIA+ population for Pride Month, please consider participating in the Hopkinton Pride Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 1- 4 pm, at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. More details about the event can be found here.

Artful Connections is a social justice-lensed open mic-style even where artists offer music, poetry, readings, and spoken word that is more relevant to the monthly theme.

Each evening features a host who kicks off with a presentation, performance, and discussion relevant to that evening's theme and the host's work. Then, guests can add their words, music, and art to the conversation. We welcome all to RSVP, whether or not they will be performing. Refreshments are available.

This series is a collaboration between the Hopkinton Freedom Team and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Hopkinton Cultural Council. Through the arts and conversations, we aim to build and promote love, inclusion, and trust within the surrounding communities and help create a more beautiful and just world.

Free Event

June 19, 2025

6:30 PM

Host Herbert (Elvis) Ayesiga

Location: Hopkinton Center for the Arts

Learn more about this event's host and RSVP here.

Auditions for A Scoop and a Show. Calling all teen performers to submit a video audition to showcase their talents at TAB's newest event!

Event Date: October 3, 2025

Sign up here!

Got questions? Email teenadvisoryboard@hopartscenter.org

Get ready for Final Exams at the library! The HPL's large event room will be open to high school students with free snacks, extra study space, and visits from Hula the therapy dog on June 11th, 12th, 16th, and 17th.

Read with Pride event! Come to the HPL's YA Room after school on Friday, June 20th to celebrate pride month and make a pride flag pin. Register here.

We’re excited to share several upcoming opportunities for HOP Youth to get involved, learn new skills, and support the community this summer!

1. HOP Youth Meeting: Featuring QPR Training

Wednesday, June 11

4:00–5:30 PM; Town Hall

Join us to learn about upcoming initiatives in suicide prevention and the Green Bandana Project.

2. HOP Leadership Camp

July 29–31

4:30–7:00 PM daily; MetroWest YMCA and Town Hall

Activities include an Amazing Race at the YMCA, Peer Vaping Prevention Training, and the Green Bandana Project.

3. Summer Movie Nights – Volunteers Needed

Thursdays: June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7

6:30–8:30 PM

Town Common

Help out at the HOP table and share prevention resources with the community!

Stay Tuned!

More HOP Youth internship opportunities will be announced soon.

Questions?

Contact:

ebartolini@hopkintonma.gov

csouza@hopkintonma.gov

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Want to empower the next generation of young women? Join She Builds The Future for exciting volunteering opportunities, from content creation to event planning to community outreach!

If you're interested, sign up now on our website:

https://shebuildsthefuture.wixsite.com/sbtf/contact-3

Follow us on instagram @shebuildsthefuture to get to know more about us as well as future exciting events!

Curious about how the human mind works? Interested in psychology and ready to challenge yourself with a college-level course while still in high school?

Join us this summer for a unique opportunity! She Builds The Future is offering 6 totally FREE online classes to introduce you to the key concepts of AP Psychology! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity! The classes will be taught by Aires, a college student from UCLA who majors in psychology.

Our first class on 6/21 at 8:30pm EST, reserve your space through the QR code to get the meeting invitation and follow us on instagram @shebuildsthefuture to get updates on more exciting events in the future!

**This is not taught by HHS teachers and not associated with HHS

Our student-led non-profit, Palette, creates hands-on art kits for kids who don’t always have access to creative materials. We're currently collecting crayons, markers, colored pencils, sketchbooks, stickers, and glue sticks. Donating supplies—especially crayons, markers, and colored pencils—can count toward volunteer hours. If you're interested in contributing and receiving hours, contact Aishwarya Vijay at avijay@hillers.org—we’re happy to coordinate and provide more info. Every donation helps bring creativity to a child who needs it!

Join us in solving health inequities within our communities and earn NHS volunteer hours in the process! We're looking for passionate volunteers to help us create short (60 seconds maximum) videos that educate our community about inequities, basic health and wellness knowledge, and resources available in our communities. All scripts will be provided so we're looking for volunteers to help in video making, but additional suggestions and ideas are always welcome! Help us make a real difference in our community! Sign up today with this Google Form.

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!