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Monday, October 26th: G Day

• Flex Block

Thursday, October 29th: C Day

• Flex Block

• Senior Halloween: 2nd Block

Monday, November 2, 2026 in the library

Retake day is for new students and staff members, transfer students, or for anyone who may have missed the initial picture day. Additionally, we welcome anyone who was unhappy with their original picture and would like to give it another try. Retake photos automatically replace original photos in school services and yearbook. If a student chooses to retake their photo, please return the original picture package to the photographer on picture day. We will replace it at no additional cost.

If this is the first time being photographed, just go to the camera and they'll create a proof for you that will be sent to your family email (or the school for staff). These proofs will be delivered approx. 4 weeks after picture day. An order code will be on the proof along with ordering instructions.

It is that time of year again (for the last time!) when we must pay class dues. As you know, especially if you have seen the Senior Events Calendar we sent out previously (check social media!), we have a long slate of events and celebrations for the graduating class this year - and your class dues are critical to providing those!

Pay on MySchool Bucks!! Fee increases after Thanksgiving, so get them in on time, and they are a Requirement To Graduate!!

ALSO...Get ready for the 50/50 Raffle at home Varsity Football Gamee!!! Proceeds benefit the Senior Class!!! Check out the flyer and spread the word!!

The Class of 2028 is proud to present our December Calendar Raffle! Open to anyone for purchase, get your tickets today with a chance to win prizes throughout the month of December, 2026. All proceeds go to making the Class of 2028 prom more memorable. IMPORTANT: Tickets can be purchased by November 30th through the Venmo qr listed, PLEASE INCLUDE Phone number and/or email in the Venmo purchase. You can also donate with money brought to Mr. Spiegel’s classroom. Thank you and we hope you join up!

Venmo @Erin-Graziano (C/O 2028 Parent) for tickets!

• 1 ticket/$20
• 3 tickets/$50
• 7 tickets/$100

Prizes include:

1. 3 Red Sox Grandstand Tickets

2. Hop Yo Gift Card ($100)

3. Arcos Gift Card ($50) and The Spoon Gift Card ($30)

4. Reserved Senior/Teacher Lot Parking Spot

7. Amazon Gift Card ($100)

8. Core Theory Pilates Package

9. Lid’s Gift Card ($50), Mastercard Gift Card ($50)

10. Lowes Gift Card ($100)

11. West Dover, Vermont Cabin for a Weekend with Shuttle Service to Mount Snow

14. Week of “Playground Camp” Admissions

15. Eros Nail Manicure and Skincare Basket

16. Lewis & Bark Dog Grooming Package

17. Breakout Rooms Gift Card ($100), Rail Trail Pizza Giftcard ($25)

18. Overnight Stay in Hotel Viking, Newport, RI, Breakfast for 2 Included

21. Patriots Memorabilia Package (includes autographed items!)

22. Hopkinton Country Club Dinner Certificate ($450)

23. 1 Week Stay in Cape House

More information about prizes to come on our Instagram and Facebook pages!

@hopkinton28 (Instagram)

@Hopkinton High School 2028 (Facebook Group)

Marginal is extending the deadline for its poetry contest to OCTOBER 27 - all students who wish to be considered for publication are encouraged to submit their original works. Please use this link to submit your work!

Marginal wishes to announce the opening of its annual short story competition. All students are invited to submit their original works of fiction - winners will receive gift cards and will be considered for publication in this year's magazine. Students may submit any number of submissions. Please use this link to submit your work.

Monday, November 2, 2026. 4-8 pm Blue Square Pizza, 30 Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Enjoy delicious pizza while raising money for children in need during the holidays. Blue square is generously donating 15% of all sales to Project Just Because Club!

Join PERIOD @Hopkinton High School. We're all about service and advocacy for menstrual health, raising money, collecting and distributing products, and making a real impact! Come meet in Ms. Alberry's room (A105) on Wednesdays!

Come join HOSA for our annual Halloween Meeting on October 29th from 2:30–3:30 PM in the HHS Library! Enjoy Halloween games, snacks, and a tournament, explore the Anatomage Table, and get the chance to see a real human skeleton! We hope to see you there!

Use this link to sign up!

HHS encourages all writers to enter the annual Scholastic Writing Awards. Students may enter pieces in a wide range of categories:

• Critical Essay
• Flash Fiction
• Journalism
• Novel
• Personal Essay / Memoir
• Poetry
• Screenplays and Scripts
• Short Story
• Speculative Fiction
• Writing Portfolio (for Seniors only)

If you are interested in submitting, first read through the information online here.

Entries will be accepted beginning on October 1, 2026. The deadline for writing submissions is December 5, 2026. Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance or more information if you have any questions.

For more details and resources, please visit this document.

Hopkinton High School partners with PSE to welcome international students into the school community, and they are looking for a welcoming Hopkinton-area family to host a 10th-grade male exchange student from Germany during the second semester of the 2026–27 school year. He is interested in basketball and tennis.

$1,100 Monthly Host Family Stipend

Hosting is simple! Families provide:

• A bedroom
• A place to study
• Three meals a day

The student has his own spending money and health insurance, and PSE provides ongoing support through a local community representative.

Interested in learning more?
Cheryl Da Silva, PSE Regional Manager
617-710-5700 | cdasilva@pse-edu.org

Parents/Community Members/HHS Alums - The HHS Research Methods class hosts weekly speakers to teach students about STEM-related careers and research. We would love to expand our network of local experts. If you are interested in coming in to present to our class (or possibly host a STEM-related field trip!) please email Kristen Murphy at kmmurphy@hopkinton.ma.us to learn more.

2026 Massachusetts Lions Youth Speech Contest

Topic: The Book That Most Affected Me Was...

Hopkinton Lions Club Level Competition

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

The Youth Speech Competition provides an opportunity for students to speak publicly and freely on

a designated topic of general interest. It starts at the Hopkinton Lions Club level and proceeds through several levels of competition ending several months later with a state-wide competition. In between there are zone, region, and district levels of competitions where the winner of each level has the opportunity to proceed to the next level.

Each contestant will be judged on delivery, effectiveness and text of speech. Each speech should last no less than five (5) minutes and no longer than eight (8) minutes.

Prizes:

• Hopkinton Lions Club level Winner - $200 / Runner-up - $100
• Zone, Region, and District levels of competition - at the discretion of District Governor.
• State Competition level - $1,500 to the winner and $500 to each runner up.

To be eligible:

• Student must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade
• Reside in or attend school in Hopkinton
• Speech given in English

To register for the contest, email hopkintonlions@gmail.com with the following information:

• Name
• School
• Grade
• Town of Residence

For more information on guidelines and rules, please visit the Hopkinton Lions website at

hopkintonlions.org, Facebook at @hopkintonlions or lionsyouthspeech.org.

Hello Science Enthusiasts! Interested in science or engineering? Independent Research? Learn more about competing in our local, regional or state science fair by reading the science fair manual! First deadline is November 1st. All projects must occur at home or in a private lab. SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS ON SCHOOLOGY! Join our course using code 2NVC-KHQ6-RFHGF

Are you passionate about reading or still searching for that perfect book? The Library Advisory Board is the group for you! Our Library Advisory Board is open to everyone and designed to give students a voice in shaping the library. As a Library Ambassador, you’ll have the chance to: Suggest new books and help shape our collection, Contribute to our library’s Instagram and help with social media & marketing, and Create bulletin board displays and showcase student ideas and book recommendations! We meet once a month - please see Mrs. Abraham for details.

Want to join HHSVC? Now’s your chance!

Tryouts are quickly approaching, be sure to fill out the interest form to be the first to know about registration and tryout dates!

Registration for all Hopkinton Athletics programming is now through FinalForms. Please use this link to register if you have not already done so. Complete registration includes:

1) Parent/Guardian Sign Off - needs to be done first before student account is active

2) Student-Athlete Sign Off

3) Updated physical upload - This is a physical that is within the last 13 months.

*Doctor's notes cannot take the place of physicals for participation in sports

The Winter Tryout Schedule will be sent out in the next couple of weeks. Please pay attention to your email.

Please reach out to Mr. Andrade or Mr. Driscoll with any questions.

Meet the Coaches Night (6:45pm), General Information Meeting (7:15pm) on Thursday 11/19 - Winter Coaches Directory

Our Varsity coaches will be present to answer any questions and go over schedules, team expectations and other sport specific information at 6:45. We will send out information about where each team will meet once we get closer to this event.

Similarly to the fall, we will be holding a General Winter Sports Information Night for all student-athletes and one parent/guardian. The expectation is that all student-athletes and one parent/guardian attend this meeting. If you attended the Fall Informational Meeting, you do not need to attend the Winter General Informational meeting.

Please reach out to Mr. Andrade or Mr. Driscoll with any questions.

Monday:

• Girls JV Soccer v Ashland at 4:45 (HS Turf)
• Girls Varsity v Ashland at 6:30 (HS Turf)

Tuesday:

• Boys JV Soccer v Holliston at 4:00 (Field 13)
• Girls JV Field Hockey v Norwood at 5:00 (HS Turf)
• Girls Varsity Field Hockey v Norwood at 6:30 (HS Turf)

• Boys JV Soccer v Norwood at 4:45 (Turf Baseball Field)
• Girls JV Volleyball v Norwood at 5:00 (AC)
• Girls Varsity Volleyball v Norwood at 6:30 (AC)
• Boys Varsity Soccer v Norwood at 6:45 (HS Turf)

• No home games

• Girls JV Field Hockey v Algonquin at 4:00 (HS Turf)
• Girls Varsity Field Hockey v Algonquin at 5:30 (HS Turf)

• Girls Varsity Soccer v Medfield at 10:00 (HS Turf)
• Boys Varsity Soccer v Medfield at 12:00 (HS Turf)

Check Arbiter for updated schedules.

Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30pm at Hopkinton Public Library:

Celebrate Halloween-week with a viewing of the critically acclaimed animated miniseries, Over the Garden Wall.

Rated PG with a runtime of 110 minutes. Refreshments will be provided while they last.

This event is free and open to all. Use this link to register. Halloween attire and costumes encouraged!

HPTO is looking for High School Volunteers to help with the Harlem Wizards Basketball game on Wednesday, November 18 from 4-9 PM at Hopkinton High School. Volunteers will assist with set-up, helping to seat people, selling merchandise, general organization and clean-up. For more information, or with questions please email Fundraising@hptoonline.com.

Sign up using this spreadsheet!

We are thrilled to bring back another exciting season of Ski Club for our high school students! Open to Hopkinton residents in grades 9–12, this popular program offers a great opportunity to hit the slopes at Wachusett Mountain on Sunday evenings, January 3-February 7, 2027.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skier, you’ll enjoy weekly trips complete with lessons and plenty of time to ski or snowboard. Lessons are available for all levels but are not required. Students can bring their own ski equipment or rent equipment for the session. Students travel in comfort on coach-style buses departing right from their school—let the winter fun begin!

Registration opens September 30th at 10:00am. The last day to purchase a bus pass is December 11th. You must purchase a bus pass BEFORE you purchase a lift ticket. More detailed information is available at the Hopkinton Parks and Recreation website.