Welcome Back to School 2026-2027
July 30th, 2026
Important Updates & Dates π
Mark your Calendars!
Back to School Breakfast & Backpack Giveaway: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at WESTY HIGH SCHOOL 8am-10am
Hodgkins Back to School Night: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 4pm-5:30pm
First Day of School K-8: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
First Day of School PK: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Exciting news! π¬
- Student schedules are heading your way. Please check your mail during the next week so you and your child can start planning for day one.
- The Free and Reduced lunch application is now available: https://www.nlappscloud.com/
πβ¨ School Supply Lists Available β¨π
Click on the links below for our supply lists!
π Back to School Night Information π
π First Day of School Information π
π Know the School Schedule for 2026-2027 π
EVERY Monday is an Early Release Day for K-8 and Full Day PK
K-8 hours Tuesday - Friday: 8:05am-3:20pm
K-8 on Mondays: 8:05am-2:10pm
PK Full Day: 8:15am-2:40pm
PK Full Day Early Release Mondays: 8:15am-2pm
PK Half Day AM: 8:15am-11:15am
PK Half Day PM: 12pm-3pm
New Phone-Free Policy This Year!
Westminster Public Schools is moving to a "Bell-to-Bell" phone-free school day for 2026β2027.
Please read the full letter below to see how this impacts your student and how to contact them during the day.
Click on link below for more details on this policy.
Uniform Information
Grades PK-5
- Tops: Blue, black, gray, teal, or white shirts (polos/buttons), hoodies, and Hodgkins/WPS gear. No outside logos.
- Bottoms: Khaki, black, or navy pants, shorts, or skirts. No jeans, sweats, or pajamas.
- Shoes: Closed-toe only. Tennis shoes are required for P.E.
Grade 6
- Tops: Blue, black, gray, teal, or white shirts, hoodies, and Hodgkins/WPS gear. No outside logos or crop tops.
- Bottoms: Khaki or black pants, shorts, skirts, or clean jeans (no holes/tears). No sweats or pajamas.
- Shoes: Closed-toe only. No flip-flops, sandals, or slippers.
Grades 7-8
- Tops: Any color shirt, hoodie, or t-shirt. Logos must be school-appropriate. Tops must fully cover the torso.
- Bottoms: Jeans, shorts, skirts, or plain sweatpants. No pajama pants or sagging.
- Shoes: Closed-toe only. No flip-flops, slides, or slippers.
Click on link below for more details about our uniform expectations.
Hodgkins is proud to host the Boys & Girls Club right here on campus!
- Hours: Right after school until 6:00 PM
- What they do: Homework help, fun games, creative projects, and time with friends!
Spaces fill up quickly, so secure your child's spot today.
π Click below to register for the after-school program!
ππΎ Stay Connected πΎπ
Check out our school website and Facebook page for all the latest updates!
School website: https://hodgkins.wps.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HodgkinsLeadershipAcademy