Hopkins Middle School Newsletter

This morning our Students/Citizens of the Month was held in the Gym.

Photo below L to R:

Liam Rhodes, Emmett Houseman, Hailey Geers, Sheriff Stevens, Payten Meyer and Talia Lanser

Congratulations!!

College Board's PSAT 8/9 Preparation Site

Student Test Manual

List of Approved Calculators PSAT8

Dear Parents and Guardians,

For our third and final PTC experience of the year, we have once again allowed teachers and grade level teams the flexibility to do in-person or Zoom/phone conferences this trimester. The requirement for our teachers is that they spend 3 hours of conference time with parents. This must take place the week of 4/21/25.

Be looking for our Parent/ Teacher Conference sign ups to be sent out Monday, 4/14/25, in a special edition of our newsletter.

6th Grade will be doing team conferences in person on 4/23 with parents based on student need/signup

7th Grade will be doing individual teacher Google meet sign ups the week of 4/21

8th Grade will be doing team conferences via Google meet on 4/22 based on student need/signup

If you are unable to attend, or the time slots fill up, feel free to reach out to the teachers directly by email and they will get back to you with an update on your student.

The feedback we gathered from the end of the second trimester was divided between favoring traditional and flexible conferences. All of the feedback requested at least one in-person experience per school year with the emphasis on the beginning of the year. We are always open to feedback and will plan accordingly for next year’s conferences.

Sincerely,

Scott Stockwell

HMS Principal

Students played an April Fool's Day prank on Mr. Stockwell today...

Attention HMS Students:

The HMS Photo Contest is back and open to all HMS students!!!

This year's theme: Water

If you are interested, please carefully read the rules and info below:

Click Here to Register for Tech Camp

ATTENTION 6th graders,

If you are interested in applying for Advanced Art class for next year, please fill out the application form below. This is a year-long art class.

You will need to submit your best artwork onto the application form.

Only 12 student applications from 6th grade will be chosen for Advanced Art class.

Here is the Advanced Art Application Form

Advanced Manufacturing Camp (AMC) is a four-day hands-on immersive STEM experience for students entering 6th and 7th (this fall 2025 ONLY). Students will participate in sessions facilitated by GVSU staff, students, and industry professionals from around West Michigan.

Sessions will include hands-on activities in CAD, 3-D Printing, Design Thinking, and Automation that will provide a glimpse into the future of the largest industry sector in Michigan. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in off-site industry tours.

Dates: June 23-26, 2025
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025

Register Here

We have a Free Little Lending Library in the trophy case by the gym full of FREE books. Take as many as you will read.

The Free Little Lending Library has been freshly restocked for March is Reading Month! Check out what is new when you get a chance.

HPS Vikings Fleece Blankets are available!

Click this link to order:

The MIKIDS BACK ON TRACK (MIKBOT) Grant will provide expanded learning opportunities for all students next year through the IXL learning platform. Please see the details below. The MI Kids Back on Track grant funds (MCL388.1623g) will support any unfinished learning, provide additional academic assistance to students at risk of falling behind their peers, or help high school students prepare for postsecondary education. Students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade will have access to academic support through the IXL platform in reading, math, science and social studies. Students in grades 9th-12th will have access in reading and math

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIcB_Do14nL6ezpC45faAm6NkPRKyPUMCb1SjEhjWqsD01zA/viewform

April 4-11 SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 14-First day back after Spring Break

Wednesday, April 16- PSAT8 All 8th Grade Students

Tuesday, May 6-MS Band Spring Concert 6:30pm in the HS Gym

Monday, May 28- Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

The 2024-2025 District and School Annual Education Reports are now available at www.hpsvikings.org. Hard copies are available at the administration office

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

Stockwell, Scott HMS Principal scotstoc@hpsvikings.org

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

Austin, Jennifer HMS Secretary jennaust@hpsvikings.org

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

Cross, Alex: Choir Director alexcros@hpsvikings.org

Dana, Katherine: Art Teacher KathDana@hpsvikings.org

Dangremond, Matthew: Network Administrator MattDang@hpsvikings.org

DeGood, Jennifer: 6th Grade Math Teacher JennDego@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

Ortega-Furgeson, Taryn: HMS Counselor Taryorte@hpsvikings.org

Osborn, 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, Newsletter, Social Media 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

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 District shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and shall likewise not be permitted with respect to students or employees. The District shall not retaliate against a person who reports or opposes improper discrimination or retaliation. The District shall fully comply with all applicable federal and state civil rights statutes, including, without limitation, Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.