#RoyalFam Newsletter

Mark Your Calendar

02/15 - Sweethearts Dance: 8:00pm-10:30pm-HHS Mall

02/17 - Professional Development Day - No School

02/20 - Digital Learning Day (Scholars access learning online)

02/27 - Conferences - No School

03/20 - Digital Learning Day (Scholars access learning online)

03/28 - Grading Day - No School

03/31-4/4 - Spring Break - No School

School Calendars

District Calendar

We are excited to share important information regarding the course registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. Below are the key dates and events to help you and your scholar navigate this process successfully.

KEY DATES AND ACTIVITIES

Week of January 27th:

• Registration information will be shared in Royals Connect and classrooms.

• January 28th: Scholars will review registration materials.

• January 29th: Scholars will begin requesting courses and begin discussions about class selections. Scholars are encouraged to consult with family members, teachers, counselors, and friends.

Registration Information Night:

• February 5th, 6:00-7:30 PM (HHS Auditorium)
  This is a key event for incoming scholars and their families. We encourage your attendance to learn more about the registration process, ask questions, and gather resources.

February 7th:

• Registration window closes for middle school scholars.

February 14th:

• Registration window closes for HHS scholars.

INTRODUCING THE ACADEMIC PLAN TOOL IN INFINITE CAMPUS

We are thrilled to announce the introduction of the Academic Plan tool in Infinite Campus, available during this year’s registration process!

This new feature allows scholars to plan out all four years of their high school journey. The tool is designed to guide students by:

• Alerting them if course requirements and prerequisites have not been met.

• Notifying them if they haven’t registered for enough credits for the academic year.

Below is a preview of the Academic Plan interface that scholars will see in Infinite Campus when registration opens:

More detailed information about the Academic Plan and the registration process will be shared as we approach the registration period. This tool is an excellent resource to ensure students are on track for a successful high school experience!

Thank you for your engagement and support in helping your scholar make informed decisions about their academic journey. We look forward to seeing you at Registration Information Night!

HHS for Choice will be hosting a donation drive for the Sojourner Shelter over the next three weeks. The Sojourner Shelter is an emergency housing facility for women and children who are unsafe in their homes, and they are often in need of basic necessities. These are the items they currently need:

• Toiletries

• Paper products (plates, cups, etc.)

• Baby items (diapers, wipes, etc.)

• Cleaning supplies

• Gently used women's and children’s clothing

• Gently used linens (towels, wash clothes, bedding, etc.)

• Gently used toys

If you have any of these items to donate we will have a labeled bin in the main front entryway of the school to put them in. Thank you for your support!

The district ACT test will be on April 15th, 2025. Only juniors will come to school that day. It is important that your scholar take the exam as many colleges, universities and scholarships have gone back to requiring a test score. We do not want their options to be limited because they do not take the test.

To help your junior prepare for the test, we will provide an online test prep program. Weekly emails and videos will be sent to your scholars to help them with a study schedule. Please check in with them and make sure they are doing their lessons as part of their regular homework schedule. The first email went out on Thursday, January 23rd.

If you do not want your scholar to take the ACT, please remember that you need to email Michelle Kuhl by February 15th, Michelle.Kuhl@Hopkinsschools.org.

The process for registration for next school year starts the week of 1/27/25. On Tuesday, January 28, and Wednesday, January 29, information will start to be shared with your children regarding registration for the 2025-2026 school year. All scholars have until Friday, February 14th to finalize their course choices for the next school year. We do not permit schedule changes, so we ask that you review the course choices carefully with your children. All scholars should select alternate course choices in the event of scheduling conflicts.

Counselors will be available to support scholars in preparing for the next school year. If you wish to receive more information about registration, please join us on February 5 from 6pm-7:30pm at Hopkins High School for our Registration Information Night.

Parents/Guardians: If you wish to meet with your scholar’s counselor, please schedule an appointment by emailing the counselor to ensure they will be available to meet with you. School counselors' schedules fill up fast. Thank you for your understanding, partnership, and cooperation.

Is your student proficient in a language other than English? If so, they may be eligible to earn college credits and receive a World Language Proficiency Certificate or a Bilingual/Multilingual Seal notation on their Hopkins High School transcript when they graduate. Whether they have learned another language in school or elsewhere, the Minnesota Department of Education has established a system for recognizing high school students for their language proficiency.

For more information, please check out this important presentation which includes steps as well as great resources. Please encourage your student to explore the next steps.

The registration deadline for any non-AP language proficiency assessment is Friday, February 28, 2025 (please use this form to sign up). Also note that the test day is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

As we approach the end of January, we’d like to remind you of two important yearbook deadlines for seniors and all scholars.

Yearbook Preorders

January 31 is the last date to purchase a yearbook at the preorder price and select the option to personalize the cover of the yearbook. After January 31, we will submit our final yearbook order numbers and all personalization requests. Any extra yearbooks we order will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at a higher price.

Purchase your yearbook at this link before January 31 to ensure you have one this spring.

Click here to see if you have already submitted your order.

Senior Yearbook Tributes (senior ads)

February 1 is the final day to submit your favorite younger photo of your senior and a short message to congratulate them as they graduate. Please visit this link before February 1 to make sure your graduate gets recognized.

Volunteering

We have received more dates for the Concession counter in the RAC.

A percentage of sales is donated to the party. The next event will be on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Please sign up for one of the short 2-hour shifts.

Register at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084AACA92DA2F94-53249922-wrestling#/

Donations

We are making progress and appreciate the almost $8,000 donated to the senior party as a solid start to our $15,000 goal! With these donations and those obtained through the planning committee, we can keep this party FREE to all of the 2025 Hopkins High School Senior Class! The graduating class has 470 students and based on past years; we plan to spend about $75 per student.

Please make a direct donation today via:

GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/2025-HHS-SeniorParty

Venmo at Hopkinsseniorparty25

BONUS WAY TO HELP FOR THRIVENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS!

Do you have a Thrivent account? The Hopkins Senior Party is an eligible organization for both Choice Dollars and Action Teams donations. This means that you can donate your 2024 Choice Dollars and/or create Action Teams up to $500 to support the Hopkins Senior Party. Reach out to your Thrivent advisor - or contact Sarah Coffey at 612-812-8418 or sarah.coffey@thrivent.com for help.

The Canvas Caregiver evening is rescheduled for this Thursday, January 30 from 5:30 pm -7:00 pm at the Eisenhower Community Center. Last week's event was canceled due to the cold day.

Here is information about the event:

Canvas is our district-wide learning management system used in grades E-12. It’s the main platform for all secondary courses.

Families, did you know you can access Canvas to stay up-to-date on your student’s learning and progress? Join our district Technology Integration Specialists for an informational session to learn more about how Canvas works, including:

• Setting Up Your Parent/Caregiver Account:

• Get support setting up your Canvas Parent account and pairing it with your scholar’s account.

• Viewing Assignments and Grades:

• Stay updated about what your scholar is working on and how they are performing.

• Communicating with Teachers:

• Easily reach out to educators for any questions or concerns.

• Accessing Learning Resources:

• Find helpful materials to support your scholar’s learning journey.

• Q & A: Get all your Canvas-related questions answered.

Can’t make the session? Access these video tutorials to learn about creating and pairing your Canvas Parent account:

• English Canvas Tutorial Videos

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Hopkins Public Schools is inviting students in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11 to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS), conducted every three years to gather insights into young people’s lives. In 2022, 70% of Minnesota school districts participated.

This anonymous and voluntary survey is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and covers topics such as school experiences, future plans, health, relationships, substance use, and more, with high school students answering additional questions about sexual behavior.

Participation helps schools and communities create better programs and services. Parents have the right to review the survey or opt their child out.

The survey will be administered at buildings between February 10–March 14. You can learn more or opt your child out at this link.

Hopkins Education Foundation is celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2025 at the Royal Bash fundraising gala on March 1 at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. The Royal Bash is our largest fundraiser and is a great way for you to make a huge difference in the lives of Hopkins students. Thanks to YOU, since 1995: HEF has awarded 670 classroom Spark Grants to Hopkins teachers; HEF has funded 23 special projects in partnership with Hopkins Public Schools, including $75,000 to last year's computer science special project; and HEF has awarded nearly $4 million total to Hopkins Public Schools. The Royal Bash fundraising gala on March 1, 2025, is a time when parents, teachers, district leaders, and community members come together to celebrate and raise money to support our Hopkins students. At the Royal Bash, you can play games, dance, listen to live music, and enjoy a delicious dinner from D'amico Catering, bid in the silent auction, raise your bid paddle in the live auction, and fund our special project, Outdoor Opportunities. Join with parents, teachers, district leaders, and community members to celebrate and support the Hopkins school district at the Royal Bash. Tickets and info at HopkinsEducationFoundation.org

Is your child a member of a Hopkins Student Club? Do they have BIG ideas? HEF has money for Student Clubs! The Awesome Fund provides grants up to $1,000 to existing (or new) Student Clubs to help them fund projects. More information at https://www.hopkinseducationfoundation.org/awesome-fund. Apply today!

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