Monday, March 24th: G Day

Tuesday, March 25th: A Day

• Flex Block: Junior Seminars
• ELA MCAS (10th Graders)

• ELA MCAS (10th Graders)

Thursday, March 27th: C Day

• Flex Block: Junior Seminars

Sophomores: Unless you have received a different location, you will report to these locations at the beginning of Tuesday and Wednesday for the ELA MCAS.

Locations:

Cafeteria = A - Grontzos

AC = Gu - Koch

A322 = Konyk - Maity

A112 = Maloney - Nel

A312 = Nichols - Reed

A309 = Regmi - Solipuram

A104 = Song - Vaughn

A320 = Venditti - Zhu

A few reminders:

- There is one session scheduled for each day. They are expected to take the first two periods of the day but you have until the end of the day to complete the session.

- Please remember to bring your computers in charged.

- There is no electronic device usage during the test.

Please let Mr. Pominville know if you have any questions or if you need any additional information.

The cafeteria will be close at 8:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday for MCAS testing. Please be sure to stop in before school starts to pick up what you need for breakfast!

Hello Hopkinton High! The HHS-TV class is calling with a brand new episode of HHS Today! We aim for fun, interesting, and information you can use. All of us here hope you enjoy show number 136!

HHS and HMS hosted their first ever Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Wednesday, March 12 with great success! Together, we raised $13,183!!!

Congratulations to all involved, including the winners of the following categories:

• Top Fundraiser Eabha O'Callaghan
• Top Team Fundraiser: The Icebreak Team (Sophia Zanella, Caroline Kelly, Olympia Deisenroth, Grace Dunne, Elise O'Brien, May Shade, Eabha O'Callaghan, Molly Muldoon, Grace Dicken, and Kelsey Carlson)
• Best Duo Costume: Team Chilly Willies (Callie Arthur and Elise Jacomme)
• Best Individual Costume: Ms. Gianino

Already looking forward to next year!

Congratulations to Hopkinton High School’s Model United Nations team! They hosted their second Model UN Conference, HOPMUN II, on March 15th. Delegations from seven schools participated in this day of diplomacy, debate, and civil discourse, including 120 participants. Our conference doubled in size our second year! From our keynote speaker, to our committee rooms, we focused on becoming global citizens who can make the world better for everyone, one negotiation and one solution at a time. The Secretariat worked together for a year to create this event with the help of the following chairs, vice chairs, and HOPMUN staff:

The Secretariat (and officers) of HOPMUN - Dhruv Shah, Piyusha Majgaonkar, and Kaesha Rajgor

Head of Staff - Anabelle Castoreno

Chairs - Poorvi Tikoo, Padmashree Malladi, Charlie Jackson, Sahasra Charkam, Ashwika Penmatsa

Vice-Chairs - Arshia Aggarwal, Arshia Tharakabhushanam, Tarvika Pratty, Akshaya Kolluri, and Mahathi Manikandan

Backroom Staff - Gabe Barreuther, Aashrithasai Vuppala, Kashvi Gupta, Aariana Subramanian-Dabade, Vaishnavi Kanakamedala

Along with the four committees we created for our guests from other schools in Massachusetts, we invited 25 eighth graders from HMS to join us in an introductory committee. They learned about Model UN and participated as delegates throughout the day as well. We were so impressed with their enthusiasm, respect, and preparation. Congratulations, HMS students!

HHS Model UN Club - You showed excellent team work in preparing for this conference and in representing the Hopkinton community with enthusiasm, professionalism, and drive. There may have been battles with lip syncing and lightsabers, but you also brought diplomacy, negotiation, and peace through your resolutions. We are so proud of your accomplishments!

Congratulations to Kaushi Kotagiri and Haasini Yarram for their NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards! Kaushi and Haasini were named Rising Stars. The AiC High School Award honors 9th-12th grade high school students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans.

Buy your senior event tickets online! Purchase tickets for:

1. Boat Cruise on MySchoolBucks

2. Red Sox Game on MySchoolBucks

3. Gillette Dinner on hopkinton2025.com/gillette

Tickets are sold separately! Sales for Boat Cruise and Red Sox close on March 31st

Round two of lawn sign sales opens Monday, March 24th! Sales will close on Friday, April 25th

Celebrate your senior's achievements. Parents of the Class of 2025, order your grad a custom yard sign!

Signs will be delivered and distributed by the school in the spring.

THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED A LAWN SIGN: they are available for pick up in Mrs. Murphy's room A111 starting on FRIDAY, March 21st. Students can pick them up before and after school or between classes, and not during class.

Ticket sales are now live for the annual SENIOR-PARENT CELEBRATION, a night of dinner and dancing to be held at Gillette Stadium on May 28. Read all about it here!

Ticket sales will remain open until April 29. Visit https://www.hopkinton2025.com/gillette to purchase.

The Gillette event will feature the SENIOR SLIDESHOW. We are asking all Class of 2025 parents/guardians to share photos of their senior at https://www.hopkinton2025.com/senior-slideshow by April 8.

We hope you will join us at Gillette!

Here's a document with the senior events and descriptions of them

May & June 2025 Senior upcoming event calendar below

Celebrate your senior's achievement! Parents of the Class of 2025, order your grad a custom banner!

Banners are 2' x 6" and have grommets in each corner for easy hanging!

Orders will be taken through FRIDAY, MAY 9th. Banners will be delivered and distributed by the school.

Order here through this link.

Class of 2026 - Prom Night

Friday, May 9th, 2024 from 6-10 PM

Lakeview Pavilion

45 Lakeview Rd, Foxborough, MA

Prom tickets are officially going on sale! Tickets will be $70 per person and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Keep in mind that ticket sales end on March 28th!

Please view the Prom 2025 How-To Guide to answer any questions you have on purchasing tickets, bringing a guest, selecting a table, and making us aware of dietary restrictions. An additional "FAQ" is linked to this document as well for other frequently asked questions.

If, after reviewing the documents, you still have questions, please reach out to Ms. Roach (eroach@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) or Ms. Karner (jkarner@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) or one of your class officers. We hope to see you there!

Due to unforeseen technological circumstances, we were notified by ACT/PreACT that the PreACT scheduled for this Saturday, March 22 needs to be postponed.

It has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 12th. Please check your email for more information or reach out to Ms. Kampersal in the Counseling Department.

Below is a list of colleges that are making visits to Hopkinton High School in March. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in your Naviance account. Please be sure to get permission from your teacher BEFORE the visit.

U.S. Air Force 3/24/25 11:30 AM

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 3/25/25 11:45 AM

University of Oregon 3/26/25 11:30 AM

Florida Polytechnic University 3/26/25 12:30 PM

The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will host two virtual Financial Aid Offer Hotline events from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 and Wednesday, April 16 to help college-bound students and their families understand financial aid offers. Each student/family will meet with a financial aid expert to walk through each college financial aid offer the student has received, calculate the estimated balance due at each school, and consider their options for paying the remaining college costs. Families can drop in virtually to either event. Interested students and families can register online.

Join us for the Indian Talent Gala, a lively event showcasing India's culture. Enjoy dance and music performances, admire arts and crafts, and taste delicious Indian food. This gala promises a night of joy, tradition, and togetherness as we celebrate the diverse talents and rich heritage of India. Revel in the delicious array of traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine, and enjoy engaging cultural activities such as henna art and saree draping. This gala promises an unforgettable evening filled with the spirit of India. If you're interested in sharing your unique talents or would you like to represent your culture, we welcome you to join us in this extraordinary celebration of creativity and heritage. Fill out this form to sign up for performances!

We are excited to announce that the HHS Car Club will be collaborating with the BU Auto Club this spring! This joint show will take place in BU’s Lot R (766 Commonwealth Ave) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on March 30th 2025. All are welcome to come.

Due to space restrictions in the lot, registration is compulsory for anyone who wishes to display their car. Registration applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we will follow up with more details for all accepted applicants. We will NOT be accepting any cars that have not had their registration approved.

This registration application form must be completed no later than Wednesday March 19th, however we encourage participants to register sooner rather than later as spots are limited.

Please note that if you are simply interested in viewing cars and having fun, you do not need to register/pay. Simply show up!

Contact Surya at sraja@hillers.org with any inquiries.

Please help us reach our goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of plastic bags! Gather your plastic bags and drop them off at Marathon School between 10 am and 2 pm on April 12 to support the HS Environmental Club! More information here!

Help the Environment AND receive National Honor Society Group Hours

Check here for more information and to sign up

Looking to get original articles published? Join the Journalism Club! Mondays after school in A311. Email fhaas@hopkinton.k12.ma.us with questions!

Sign up for club emails here.

Each spring, the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nation-wide, high school art competition: the Congressional Art Competition. Since its inception in 1982, this competition has provided a unique opportunity for high school students from across the U.S.—and the Second Congressional District—to showcase their artistic talents. With over 650,000 students having participated in the last 40 years, the Congressional Art Competition has continued to be a wonderful opportunity to recognize and encourage the talents of students from across the country.

The Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by my office, is open to all high school students attending a high school located in the Second Congressional District of Massachusetts. The winner of our District's competition will have their artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork of other district competition winners from around the country. The national reception will be held in Washington, D.C. on June 11, 2025 (more details to follow).

Art will be judged in the following categories:

• Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.

• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that

charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)

• Collages: must be two dimensional

• Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints

• Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.

• Computer-generated art

• Photographs

If you have any questions, please contact Eladia Romero at 978-466-3552 eladia.romero@mail.house.gov or Kelly Brissette at 508-831-7356 kelly.brissette@mail.house.gov.

Deadlines for submission and the date and location for the Art Show will be forwarded shortly. I look forward to the participation of your students and to seeing all their great artwork!

Sincerely,

James P. McGovern

Member of Congress

Original One Act Play Submissions welcome! These pieces will be reviewed and considered for the One Act Festival on May 15th.

Criteria:

• Plays should not exceed 20 minutes- 10-15 minutes is highly recommended
• If you have music in your play, you must begin the process with the music ready
• Please no more than 10 characters. I highly suggest 2-4. This will help with scheduling
• Please no inappropriate topics. I don’t mind edgy, but inappropriate for shock value is not what we are looking for.
• As a director you will be required to attend a one hour directing workshop with Kara Sullivan - Theatre teacher.
• Submissions are due by friday MARCH 28 - submit to Kara Sullivan
• You must be available for Auditions on Monday, April 7th
• The One Act Festival will take place on May 15!

Reach out to Kara Sullivan with questions at kcsullivan@hopkinton.k12.ma.us!

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate women's achievements, resilience, and contributions throughout history. From groundbreaking scientists and inspiring authors to powerful activists and creative artists, women have shaped our world in incredible ways.

Visit the HHS library this month to explore our curated collection of books highlighting influential women. Whether you're interested in STEM pioneers, civil rights leaders, or trailblazing writers, there's something for everyone!

British Swim School of Marlborough - Natick is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Swim Instructors to join our team! No swim experience required—just a passion for teaching and working with swimmers of all ages!

Schedule:

Mondays: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesdays & Fridays: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

For more details or to apply, contact us at goswim-mn@britishswimschool.com.

Here's the website for more information. Join our team and help make a splash in the lives of young swimmers! 🌊

Each year, Hopkinton High School accepts international students to attend HHS for either a semester or full year. These students live with host families and learn what life is in Hopkinton and the surrounding area. International students are always eager to learn and meet new people. Host families are compensated $1000-$1100 a month for opening up their homes.

We are looking for host families for 2025-2026! Have questions? Interested? Please reach out to Mr. Andrew Longoria (alongoria@hopkinton.k12.ma.us).

For people experiencing homelessness, the need for new, white socks is critical. Spending hours on their feet, with walking as their primary mode of transportation, and being exposed to extreme weather conditions, too often, the people served by BHCHP face painful infections and avoidable health complications when unable to access new, clean socks. Each day, BHCHP relies on donations of new, white socks to distribute to more than 10,000 patients. By participating in this sock drive, you will be providing patients with a basic essential to protect their health and giving them the gift of comfort and dignity.

• Donate New White Socks to donation bins at any school, just look for our donation box at the entrance.
• Donate by Venmo to @DianneJ10 with “Sox for Socks” in the message tab.
• We will be collecting until June 10th
• We will deliver all the New, White Socks to Fenway in August.

Parents - The high school is looking for community members who may be interested in helping with the proctoring of this year's Advanced Placement tests. There will be staff administering the tests but proctors are needed to circulate, help collect tests, etc.

Fill out this form if interested in volunteering.

Hopkinton Parks and Recreation is looking for Unified Tennis Partners!

Inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. This new program is designed to join student-athletes with and without intellectual and/or physical disabilities through the sport of tennis. A Unified Partner is a student-athlete without intellectual disabilities who wants to support the athletes learning the sport. Partners are required to have basic tennis skills and experience, and the willingness to foster team play, fun, and friendship.

Free HHS Spring Sport Photography!!!

Check Calendar Link for Available Booking Times!

Types Digital Photos: Action, Individual/Team, Collages

Contact for questions and bookings.

Contact Information:

School Email - apilacik1@hillers.org

Personal Email - zoominap@gmail.com

Instagram and Tiktok - zoomin_ap

Celebration of Diversity Mural in Hopkinton Call to Artists!!!

Hopkinton Cultural Council is seeking artists to extend and grow our Celebration of Diversity Mural in Hopkinton. We are adding 3 to 5 new segments this year. We are looking to create a footprint of this moment in our town’s history as we embrace its growing diversity and character. All ideas and artistic interpretations of diversity are welcome for submission. Open to working with single or multiple artists. The mural is located on the wooden fence leading from Rt 85 into EMC Park. The segments are each 8 foot wide x 7 foot tall. All media used must be long-lived and weather resistant.

For questions, call Ilana Casady at 617-461-9659 or email icasady@hotmail.com

Please send sample images and Artist Statement: culturalchair@hopkintonma.gov

Entry deadline: April 25, 2025.

Jury decision deadline: May 31, 2025.

Installation deadline: August 31, 2025.

For more details, check the Hopkinton Cultural Council website here.