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Monday, June 2nd: G Day

• Senior Award Breakfast

Tuesday, June 3rd: A Day

• Flex Block
• Senior Boat Cruise

• MCAS Biology (10th Grade)
• Senior Graduation Walk

Thursday, June 5th: C Day

• Flex Block
• MCAS Biology (10th Grade)
• Graduation Rehearsal

• Graduation for the Class of 2025!

The cafeteria will be closed for breakfast at 8:30 on Monday, June 2nd and at 7:55 on Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th. Please plan accordingly.

Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th are the last days of MCAS testing for 10th graders for the year.

The MCAS Biology testing locations are mostly the same as the May locations but there are a couple of changes. You will report to these locations at the beginning of each day.

Locations

Cafeteria = A - Grontzos

AC = Gu - Koch

A322 = Konyk - Maity

A205 = Maloney - Nel

A312 = Nichols - Reed

A309 = Regmi - Solipuram

A107 = Song - Vaughn

A320 = Venditti - Zhu

In an effort to better ensure that testing runs as smoothly as possible, please make sure that your device is charged.

Please let Mr. Pominville know if you have any questions

The 2025 yearbooks are in and they look amazing! There are still a few copies left to purchase. You can pay online currently, until all books are spoken for, or you can bring in cash or a check. If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, now is the time! There are a limited number of yearbooks still available for purchase. But please, act fast – they are being sold online and on a first come, first serve basis. We do expect to sell out. Online sales will close when there are only a few books left.

If you aren't sure, you ordered online, it's very quick and easy to check. Use this address:

https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking

If you have already ordered, thank you so much for supporting the students and our yearbook program. They are working so hard to put together the best yearbook possible filled with fantastic memories from the school year.

Please order at: www.jostensyearbooks.com

Sincere thanks from the 2025 yearbook staff!

Rising juniors and seniors: The parking application is out and was sent to students by email in April! The application must be completed by a student with their parent present. All of the parking guidelines are included in the Google Form. Students cannot fill out the form for a parking pass without a valid driver’s license. Additionally, you are able to pay for the pass on MySchoolBucks.

In order to be considered in the first wave of parking assignments, have your applications completed and payment submitted by July 1st.

Assignments and passes will not be shared until the start of the school year in August. Keep an eye out for emails regarding parking then.

As a reminder, students are still required to park in their assigned lots for this year.

Monday, June 2nd starting at 9:00 AM

Award breakfast catered by The Spoon

Cap & Gown pick-up and Yearbook distribution

Important: Students must return all textbooks and pay any remaining fees in MySchoolBucks to receive their cap and gown.

Seniors, get excited for our Boat Cruise on Tuesday, June 3rd! Meet in the atrium at 3:30pm. Dinner will be served on the boat. We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes since you cannot take them off on the boat. The cruise will be around the Boston Harbor from 5:00 to 8:30pm. We will arrive back at the school by 9:45pm.

Find your bus assignment on this spreadsheet!

Additionally, graduation will be live-streamed on HCAM.

Save the Date for the Class of 2025 Car Parade - June 7th @ 10am

Registration for the Senior Car Parade is now open! Simply scan the QR code, fill out the quick form, and you’ll receive your dashboard registration via email ahead of the parade.

This registration is required to participate in the event, so don’t wait!

Class of 2025: Please read this message in its entirety, as it will impact your student accounts upon graduation (hillers.org).

If you have participated in the Lease-to-Own MacBook program, you should now have access to unenroll your device from the student restrictions from within HPS Self Service. Instructions on completing these steps can be found HERE.

Please note that the repair and service coverage on your leased device will end after graduation.

** FOR ALL SENIORS **:

Please be advised that your Hillers.org Google account, which includes your school email, will be deactivated on July 1, 2025. After this date, you will no longer have access to your school email or any files stored in your Hillers.org Drive. To ensure you retain your important documents, photos, and files, please follow these steps:

1. Create a Personal Email Account: If you don’t already have one, we strongly recommend setting up a personal email account that is not linked to any educational institution. This will help you maintain access to important communications throughout your life. Once your personal email is set up, please transition any accounts associated with your Hillers.org email (such as College Board, social media accounts, etc.) to your new email address.
2. Share Your Personal Email: Please provide us with your personal email address HERE so we can keep you updated with Alumni Information.
3. Transfer Your Files: Before July 1, 2025, make sure to transfer any files you wish to keep from your Hillers.org Google Drive account. You can find instructions on how to do this by following Google’s guidelines for transferring your Google data HERE.

We STRONGLY encourage you not to wait until the last minute to transfer your accounts and download your files. Taking care of this early will make it easier for you to get any necessary support from our technology team as you transition to the next steps in your life.

Please reach out to the Tech Center with any questions.

MANDATORY SENIOR EXIT SURVEY for Grade 12 Students!

Instructions:

Log into Naviance: https://student.naviance.com/hopkinton

Go to "About Me"

Click on "Surveys From Your School"

Complete "Senior Exit Survey 2025"

It is very important that we collect this feedback from you to help the counseling department and HHS as a whole make necessary improvements to best support students and so that our current/future students have the most up to date information as they engage in career and college research. Thank you for your help!

Hello Class of 2026!

The Class Parents are putting together an incredibly exciting and fun event to kick off our senior year! See their message below:

It’s almost time to say hello to senior year — and we’re kicking it off in the best way possible. Join your class for a Bonfire Night on Friday, June 13 from 7:30–9:30 PM!

Tickets are on sale until June 9th. Click here to get your ticket now: (https://hopkintonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/282653662)

We’re turning up the fun with:

🎶 Live music by Disco Lemonade

🌮 Tasty bites from Anzio and Uhlman’s Food Trucks

🔥 A bonfire, great company, and all the good vibes

Make some memories, share a few laughs, and start senior year the way it deserves — together.

📅 Date: Friday, June 13

🕢 Time: 7:30–9:30 PM

📍 Location: HHS Field 2

Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to see you there!

Summer is Coming! Get your Hillers shades next week! Two Styles to choose from... only $10

Class of 2027 - get your Canobie Lake Tickets NOW for June 20th trip!! Only $65!!

Prices increase soon!

Looking for volunteer hours? Come help us out at the Indian Arts Gala!! Please look at the form for more information.

Come to an informational meeting afterschool in the Auditorium on Tuesday June 3rd.

We will learn about the Fall Musical Selection and the anticipated HHS Theatre Season and trips as well as the possibility of more theatre improvisation opportunities for all! In addition, we need students to make magic behind the scenes and will talk about Tech Theatre as well!

Come and see what all of the FUN is about! Fill out this form if you're interested!

Registration for Fall Athletics is now open!

Registration will be open from now until Monday, August 11th at Midnight. Complete Registration includes an updated physical (within 13 months of last physical) uploaded into your FamilyID account. Please use the link below to register!

Fall 2025 Middle and High School Athletics Registration

We are excited to offer the following High School Sports:

High School Sports:

Football: 9th-12th Grade; Practices start Friday, August 15th

Fall Golf: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Boys and Girls Soccer: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Field Hockey: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Cheer: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Tuesday, June 10th - Please note the tryout date change

Cross Country: 9th-12th Grade; Practices begin on Monday, August 18th

Girls Volleyball: 9th-12th Grade; Tryouts begin on Monday, August 18th

Unified Basketball: 9th-12th Grade; Practice being in Early September

Middle School:

8th Grade Football: Practices start Monday, August 18th

8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer: Tryouts start Tuesday, September 3rd

7th and 8th Grade Cross Country: Practices start Tuesday, September 3rd

8th Grade Field Hockey: Tryouts start Tuesday, September 3rd

8th Grade Girls Volleyball: Tryouts start Tuesday, September 3rd

Fall Coaches Directory

Practice/Tryout Schedules will be sent out in late June.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Andrade (randrade@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)

We’re in the final stretch, HiLLERS! Mile 25 of this school year marathon. As finals approach and schedules get hectic, remember: self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. A sound mind and a sound body will lead to stronger focus, better results, and a healthier you.

Swing by the library and check out our 20-Day Challenge posted on the bulletin board! From watching a sunset, trying a 5-minute meditation, unplugging from social media for a day, to practical study hacks like the 25-minute study/5-minute break method, creating an instrumental study playlist, and prioritizing sleep. we’ve got you covered.

Take care of yourself -you’re almost there! 💪✨

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM

Channel Your Ideas to Build a Better World

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION CAMP

for Metrowest Area Teens (ages 13-17)

July 7-10, 2025

4:30-8:30pm at the YMCA OUTDOOR CENTER in Hopkinton

In collaboration with Hopkinton Sustainability and Economic Development

Earn Community Service Credits.

Explore new skills working on a REAL community challenge

SIGN UP NOW. Scholarships Available. Space Limited.

BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY

POSSIBILITY. IMPACT. RESILIENCE.

CONTACT US: www.imaginecorps.org 508-380-9015

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).

If you are looking for a way to support our community’s LGBTQIA+ population for Pride Month, please consider participating in the Hopkinton Pride Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 1- 4 pm, at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. More details about the event can be found here.

Hi everyone!

We’re She Builds The Future, a student-led nonprofit aims to encourage young women to explore and pursue careers in STEM by sharing resources, hosting virtual events, and creating a supportive community where we grow together.

If you’re curious to learn more, here’s our website: https://shebuildsthefuture.wixsite.com/she-builds-the-fut-2

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming online lecture in collaboration with Mindtricks, a nonprofit founded by Sabrina Welch, a passionate 11th grader from Shrewsbury High School. Sabrina has hosted several virtual and in-person neuroscience courses and is a rising leader in the field of brain science!

In this talk, Sabrina will share:

1. How she started her neuroscience-themed organization and what inspired her

2. Tips on launching your own passion project and building a strong resume

3. A live Q&A session

Whether you’re interested in neuroscience or just figuring out what path excites you, this event will be packed with inspiration and practical advice!

Date & Time: May 31st at 7:30 PM

RSVP here

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Want to empower the next generation of young women in STEM? Join She Builds The Future for exciting volunteering opportunities, from content creation to event planning to community outreach!

If you're interested, sign up now on our website:

https://shebuildsthefuture.wixsite.com/she-builds-the-fut-2

Join us in solving health inequities within our communities and earn NHS volunteer hours in the process! We're looking for passionate volunteers to help us create short (60 seconds maximum) videos that educate our community about inequities, basic health and wellness knowledge, and resources available in our communities. All scripts will be provided so we're looking for volunteers to help in video making, but additional suggestions and ideas are always welcome! Help us make a real difference in our community! Sign up today with this Google Form.

Support our educators and their innovative ideas through Thank-A-Teacher!

Each teacher honored by a donation to the Hopkinton Education Foundation received a personalized card with artwork from a Hopkinton student, thanking the teacher for their work and including the name of your child.

The donation portal closes on June 8.

Calling all teens looking to showcase their talents! The Teen Advisory Board at the HCA is hosting an Open Mic Night on June 24th, from 7:00-9:00 PM! Sign up here!

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.