HMS Art Club students worked together to create some amazing murals which are now hanging up in our hallways.

Great Job Artists! Thanks for adding COLOR to HMS!

Congratulations to the 2024 HMS Photo Contest Finalists!

Three professional Michigan photographers were gracious enough to lend their time to judge this year's competition. The judges were asked to look for the very best outdoor photos that included the following: clarity and image quality, advanced lighting techniques, composition and artistic student voice.

Out of the 100 photographs submitted, the top HMS finalists are:

Anabelle Anderson, 7th grade

Adalyn Brotherton, 7th grade

Molly DenBraber, 6th grade

Kimberly DeWeerd, 6th grade

Olivia Halloran, 6th grade

Tyler Halsted, 8th grade

Phoenix Haralson, 6th grade

Joe Isler, 8th grade

Lillian Moerdyke, 7th grade

Adeline Mains, 7th grade

Ayla Moore, 8th grade

Jayden Nevins, 7th grade

Deacon Palmbos, 8th grade

Lillyanna Porter, 6th grade

Kylie Sheaffer, 7th grade

Sheriff Stevens 6th grade

Parker Summerfelt, 7th grade

Mason Wamhoff, 6th grade

Sydney Weber, 7th grade

Congratulations to the finalists!

Also, thank you to ALL the talented artists that submitted photos to this year's contest. The top 4 winners will be announced through email on Wednesday, May 15th.

1st prize-$50, 2nd prize-$30, 3rd prize-$20, Honorable Mention- $10

2024 Photo Contest Finalists

https://drive.google.com/file/d/186-RXSJLvWae_Gwmad467I3opPcmTUlk/view?usp=sharing

Click here to orderhttps://inter-state.com/order

SIXTH GRADE TEAM NEWS!

WHAT: TRIMESTER 3 CHECKBOOK FIELD TRIP

WHERE: REBOUNDERZ IN JENISON

WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024

HOW MUCH: $20

**ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ELECTRONIC WAIVER FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A PARENT BY 5/16/24 IN ORDER TO ATTEND.

Rebounderz Waiver

The Hopkins girls basketball program will be offering open gyms/fundamentals for all girls in 6th-8th grade. These will run on Thursdays and Sundays at Hopkins Middle School. Please see the attached flier for more information, including how to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Flowers (Varsity Girls Basketball Coach) via email @ daviflow@hpsvikings.org

Camp Infinity- More Info

Looking for some summer fun?

This is a great opportunity for K-12 students to get immersed in STEM while making friends and having fun on a college campus! All camps are on Grand Valley State University's campus.

• June 24 - 28: Young PI (High School)
  • Learning about conducting research!
  • Registration is open, apply here
  • DEADLINE to apply is June 20, 2024
• Download the 2024 Summer Camps Flyer
  

Just a Reminder

Please notify the office if your student will be absent for an extended period of time. This includes illness or vacations. By doing this, we can reach out to teachers and see if there is any work that could be done while out.

Hopkins Vikings Blanket Sale is Back!!

Blankets are in the Middle School Office!

Stop in and grab one (or more) today!

$25.00 each

During the 2023-24 school year if you have photos for the Yearbook, please send them to Mrs. Aleman (Kathalem@hpsvikings.org). These could include any sports pics, field trips, or fun candid photos of school groups. Thanks!!

• .Monday, May 13, MS Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 16, Choir Concert Grades 6-12
• Thursday, May 16, Art Show
• Friday, May 17, 6th Graders Field Trip to Rebounderz
• Friday, May 17, Dance @ HMS Cafeteria 3:00-5:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 27, NO SCHOOL -Memorial Day
• Friday, May 31, 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 1:00 p.m.
• Monday June 3, Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 4, Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:00 a.m. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL THIS YEAR!!!

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

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. Scott VanBonn, Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328 Phone 269-793-7261.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal civil rights laws in its programs and activities.

The 2022-2023 District and School Annual Education Reports are now available at www.hpsvikings.org. Hard copies are available in the school office.

Stockwell, Scott HMS Principal scotstoc@hpsvikings.org

O’Dell, Patrick HMS Assistant Principal patrodel@hpsvikings.org

Hitchcock, Jennifer HMS Secretary jennhitc@hpsvikings.org

Aleman, Kathleen: 6th Grade Science Teacher KathAlem@hpsvikings.org

Barry, Joseph: 6th Grade Math Teacher JoseBarr@hpsvikings.org

Cross, Alex: Choir Director alexcros@hpsvikings.org

Dana, Katherine: Art Teacher KathDana@hpsvikings.org

Dangremond, Matthew: Network Administrator MattDang@hpsvikings.org

Fisher, Mark:7th Grade Science Teacher MarkFish@hpsvikings.org

Hazen, Rick: Physical Education Teacher RickHaze@hpsvikings.org

Irwin, Julie: Education Intervention Teacher JuliIrwi@hpsvikings.org

Kerber, Brian: Custodian BriaKerb@hpsvikings.org

Klocke, Anna: Education Intervention annakloc@hpsvikings.org

Klumpp, Molly: Physical Education Teacher MollKlum@hpsvikings.org

Kok, Wendy: Food Service WendKok@hpsvikings.org

Maher, Jennifer: Food Service JennMahe@hpsvikings.org

Martinez, Ann: SRC Coordinator AnnMart@hpsvikings.org

Meerman, Megan: Resource Room Teacher MegaMeer@hpsvikings.org

Myers, Travis: 8th Grade Science Teacher TravMyer@hpsvikings.org

Osborne, Craig: Custodian CraiOsbo@hpsvikings.org

Pulaski, Vicki: 8th Grade ELA Teacher VickPula@hpsvikings.org

Reszka, Richard: 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher RichResz@hpsvikings.org

Ruegsegger, Sarah: 7th Grade ELA Teacher SaraRueg@hpsvikings.org

Rynsburger, TJ: 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher TJRyns@hpsvikings.org

Savage, Leanna: 8th Grade Algebra Teacher LeanSava@hpsvikings.org

Schoonveld, Missy: Media Center Coordinator MissScho@hpsvikings.org

Scudder, Mack: 8th Grade History Teacher MackScud@hpsvikings.org

Sterken, Lindsey: 7th Grade Math Teacher LindSchw@hpsvikings.org

Swainston, Vicki: Lunchroom Paraprofessional VickSwai@hpsvikings.org

Weick, Pat: 6th Grade ELA Teacher PatWeic@hpsvikings.org

Williams, Jessica: Band Director JessWill@hpsvikings.org