HMS Hiller Heads-Up

Growing an active community of strong minds and kind hearts.

• Day 1: Monday, October 26
• Day 2: Tuesday, October 27
• Day 3: Wednesday, October 28
• Day 4: Thursday, October 29
• Day 5: Friday, October 30

October 30

Keefe Tech Field Trip - Grade 8 Only

November 3

No School - Professional Development Day

November 11

No School - Veteran's Day

November 12

Grade 7 Fall Fun Fest

November 16-18

6th Grade Outdoor Classroom Trip 1

November 18-20

6th Grade Outdoor Classroom Trip 2

November 23

Picture Retake Day

November 25

Early Release - 11:20 Dismissal

November 26 & 27

No School - Thanksgiving Break

• At the 2:25pm dismissal, students leave independently to the bus, parent pick-up, or to walk home. If your student's dismissal plan changes from their usual routine, you do not need to notify the school. Please be sure to clarify the plan with your student before they leave for school that morning.
• If you need to dismiss your student early, please fill out the dismissal form. This form can also be found on the Middle School website under contact us. If your student will be dismissed during the school day, please communicate this plan with them in advance. We try to avoid calling into classrooms, as it disrupts learning for other students.
• Please remind your student that they are to come to the main office at their dismissal time. We do not like to call into classrooms and interrupt instruction.
• You need to fill out a dismissal for an end of the day change only if your student is not aware of the change.

This event is open to all seventh grade students of HMS.

Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2026

Time: 6 pm-7:30pm

Location: HMS

Activities:

Games and relay races in the Brown Gym

Short movies in the Auditorium

“Just Dance” in the Cafeteria

Arts, Crafts and photo booth in the Entrance Hallway

Light refreshments will be served in the Cafeteria

There is no cost to students to participate!

Students:

may wish to wear their favorite fall colors

Wear comfortable closed toed shoes (sneakers)

Come ready to have fun!

Parents:

6 PM Drop off by the Brown Gym/Water Tower parking lot side entrance

7:30 PM Pick up in the same location, please form a line for a safe and efficient pick up.

Additional Information:

Fill the Wheelbarrow Food Drive (for Project Just Because). We ask all students to bring one canned food item to help us fill a wheelbarrow of food for the local food pantry.

Happy Fall Y’all!

Two great SEPAC Events are coming up!

Coffee Hour

• WHAT: Coffee Hour for all parents/guardians of students receiving Special Ed services. A light breakfast will be provided. Children welcome!
• WHEN/WHERE: NEXT Monday, Oct. 26, 9:30 - 11am, Hopkinton Public Library
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: A casual get-together to connect, collaborate and share resources with other parents walking the Special Ed path. Come for 15 minutes or the whole event!

Playground Ribbon Cutting

• WHAT: Adaptive Playground Ribbon Cutting & SEPAC Fall Festival
• WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, November 1, time TBD, Marathon Playground
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: A daytime event for families to come together and celebrate the opening of Marathon's Adaptive Playground, as well as enjoy games, crafts and snacks with a Fall theme. All ages welcome!

Game Details

Wednesday November 18th

7 PM - Hopkinton High School

Tickets are on sale - get them today!

The contest invites students in grades K–12 to help reimagine the outside of the high school concession stand. It’s a fun opportunity for students across the district to share their creativity and Hiller pride!

Submissions are due November 24. Details and the submission form are available at hptoonline.com/hillerhut.

This year's candy collection will take place from November 1st to November 6th, 2026 in the HMS Main Office.

Hello,

With the winter season fast approaching, please take a look at the below information regarding our 3 sport offerings.

8th Grade Girls Basketball - Tryouts begin Monday, December 7th

There will likely be cuts due to numbers

For more information please reach out to Varsity Coach Mikayla Pucci (mpucci@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)

8th Grade Boys Basketball - Tryouts begin Monday, December 7th

There will likely be cuts due to numbers

For more Information please reach out to Coach Dan Carrai (dcarrai@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)

MS (6th-8th Grades) Coed Wrestling - No cuts, will begin the week of December 7th

For more information, please reach out to Varsity Coach Corey Mills (cmills@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)

Please use the link below to register. Complete registration includes:

1) Parent Registration and Sign off

2) Student Registration and Sign off

3) Uploaded physical that is within 13 months of last physical

*Please note that the student school emails may not work when registering. Personal emails should work.

If one of these three things is not complete prior to the start of tryouts, you will not be eligible to participate on Day 1.

https://hopkinton-ma.finalforms.com/students

Tryout/Practice times will be sent out in the coming weeks.

Regards,

Hopkinton Athletics Staff

On Monday, October 5th, School Counselors will be meeting with all grade 8 students during their Science class to discuss High School and Career Pathways. Students will learn about Career and Technical Education high schools including Keefe Tech as they prepare for the Keefe Tech field trip on Friday October 30th. More information to follow.

You can find individual registration links here:

Free events at the Hopkinton Public Library:

October 26th: Crafternoon in the CreatorSpace 3:00-5:00pm

October 28th: Over the Garden Wall showing 5:30-7:30pm

Ski Club registration is open. Weekly trips on Tuesdays from January 5th - February 9th. Lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals are made directly through Wachusett Mountain after purchasing a bus pass through Hopkinton Park and Recreation for $230 at hopkintonrec.org. Registration Deadline is December 11th. For questions please contact Hopkinton Parks & Recreation directly.

For the registration link please click here.