Can you believe we are half way through our summer? The administrators and building principals have been busy working on a plan to bring everybody back safely. The 2020/2021 School year will start on Thursday, August 27th. There will be more information to follow regarding orientations and school open houses. Please be patient and allow for some grace as instructions coming from the State change quite often.

Dear Parents,

I am attaching a short summary of the remote learning surveys taken last month. You can also view this document online at:

https://www.hpsvikings.org/our-district/district-covid-19-information/

We are continuing to review the Governor's Return to School Roadmap and will communicate new information to you as decisions are made.

Thank you for your patience and your support.

Gary Wood,

Superintendent

HPS Return to School Communication #2.pdf

It came to my attention that I accidentally missed a couple of Birthdays in June. I wanted to take a moment to recognize those students.

Happy Belated Birthday to Nash Miller and Cobie Palmbos. They both celebrated their birthdays on June 24th. I'm sorry I missed your special day. I hope you had a Great Celebration!

~Mrs. Caulder

The Art in Nature club would like to invite all Middle School students and their families to join us for a field trip to the Outdoor Discovery Center.

We will have a behind-the-scenes tour and meet some of the captive wildlife up close. There will be time to explore the trails at your own pace, romp on the playscape, and picnic at the pavilion.

(This is a club activity, not a school event. Every family must arrange their own transportation and picnic lunch.)

Date: Saturday July 25

Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Location: Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St. Holland MI

RSVP to Jennifer Laforest

Jenn_xl@yahoo.com (269-870-6608)

Email: stepcaul@hpsvikings.org
Website: hpsvikings.org
Location: 215 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 793-7407
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopkinsMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @hpsmiddleschool

ATTENDANCE

Please call the Middle School office at (269) 793-7407 within 24 hours of your students' absence. You may leave a message on our voicemail system day or night. When reporting illness, please inform the secretary of the type of symptoms your child is experiencing (fever, sore throat, ect.). If your child is absent 2 days or more, you may request homework. If your student is absent only 1 day, homework may be picked up from their teachers the following day. You may also email absences to jennhitc@hpsvikings.org.

PHONE CALLS

Telephones in the office are to be used for illness and emergencies only.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Please report all immunizations that your child has had so we are able to keep our school records up to date. All new students and all 6th graders must be completely up to date on all immunizations. Contact the HMS office if you have any questions.

MEDICATION

ALL medications needing to be dispensed to students must be supplied from home. The school does not provide any type of medication. All prescription medication must be provided in a pharmacy labeled bottle. Tylenol/Aspirin must be brought to the office in an unopened bottle. All students requiring any type of medication must have a medication form completed by their parents and on file in the office.

CHANGES in Phone Numbers, Home Address & E-Mail

Please inform the office any time there are changes in your address or phone numbers. We need to have this information so we can update our records and successfully contact you if needed.

The Hopkins Public School District Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Mr. Gary Wood Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328 Phone 269-793-7261.