Student Memo

Monday, May 5th: B Day

• Start of AP Exams

Tuesday, May 6th: C Day

• Flex Block

Thursday, May 8th: E Day

• Flex Block

• Early Release Day (see image for schedule)
• Junior Prom

For the 2024-25 School Year, we will be offering grab n' go lunches for High School students on Early Release Days. These meals will need to be ordered ahead of time as they will be made to order and labeled with student's initials & ID number. Students must pick up meals in the cafeteria at their designated dismissal time and with teacher approval. Student accounts will be charged for meals if pre-ordered.

In order to ensure we have adequate food prepared & to curb our waste, we are asking that anyone planning to buy lunch on 5/6/25 to please complete this form by Tuesday, May 6th by 2pm.

Forms must be completed by 2 pm on Tuesday May 6th

Nothing has changed in terms of parking. All students are still expected to park in the same lots they are assigned to.

As always, there is NO parking on campus for students without parking permits.

The cafeteria will be closing at 8:45 on Friday instead of 9:30. Please plan accordingly.

AP Exam schedule linked here

Please reach out to your AP teacher or Ms. Breen (sbreen@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) with any questions.

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.

If you are hoping to purchase at the end of the school year, please reconsider. Be aware that books may very well be sold out at that time. Jostens will accept debit card, credit card, PayPal and Venmo through Jostens.com. Or call 877-767-5217, let them know our school name and they’ll take your order over the phone.

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!

Two groups from HHS spent the April Break traveling the world! One group went to Belize and one group went to Spain. Looks like a great time!

On Saturday April 26th, Project 351 Regional Leader Aryan Shah organized and carried out an Earth Day Trash Clean Up at Whitehall State Park. Attending him were 10th grade representative Sophia Zanella and 9th grade representative Ryan Moore. Despite the heavy rain, the alumni and 8th grade ambassadors of the surrounding region (consisting of roughly 20 towns) were thrilled to participate in the DCR's annual Park Serve Day.

Learn more about Project 351 here: https://project351.org/

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!

Here's a document with the senior events and descriptions of them

May & June 2025 Senior upcoming event calendar below

Celebrate your senior's achievement! Parents of the Class of 2025, order your grad a custom banner!

Banners are 2' x 6" and have grommets in each corner for easy hanging!

Orders will be taken through FRIDAY, MAY 9th. Banners will be delivered and distributed by the school.

Order here through this link.

Attention Class of 2026! Here is anything and everything you need to know about PROM! If you still have questions after reviewing the following documents (which include a checklist of everything you need to do to be ready), feel free to reach out to your class advisors Mrs. Roach (eroach@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) and Ms. Karner (jkarner@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) or any of your class officers.

Prom 2025 Checklist

Prom 2025 How to Guide

Prom Tuxedo Rental Pickup!

Prom tuxedo rentals can be picked up on Wednesday, May 7 in the main office. Please check your rental to make sure that the order is correct and reach out directly to Formalwear LTD with any concerns. This should be done as soon as possible so that the order can be corrected in time for prom.

Tuxedo rentals will be collected on Monday, May 12 in the main office. Any late returns will need to pay a $50 fee for each day the rental is late.

Feel free to contact Ms. Roach or Ms. Karner with any additional questions!

The Class of 2026 Parents are proud to present a gift card calendar draw raffle for the month of May! Winners will be drawn daily beginning May 1st and all proceeds will go towards the class in helping to fund our year-end Bonfire night. Ticket sales are due on May 30th, but tickets carry forwards if you do not win one day, so the earlier you buy the better!

One ticket will be $10 and three will be $25, and payments can be made thru Venmo to Amy Arthur at @askwaired and this google form: https://forms.gle/UUxBYU98Ayvk47GK6. Purchases will not be counted unless both are filled out!

If you have any questions, contact your class officers or class parents.

Kaitlyn Wilson, Andy Li, Ellie Power, and Madi Jacomme

Save the date for the Senior Kick Off Event: Bonfire Night on Friday, June 13th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Field 2!

Stay posted for more information on ticket sales which will be from May 12th to May 30th for $20.

The Hopkinton Red Cross is hosting their final Blood Drive of the 2024-2025 SY at the HCA. We invite students, parents, faculty, and community members to come out and donate. Remember, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” One donation can save up to three lives!! Your contribution can truly make a difference, every drop counts!

* As a reminder, you must be at least 16 years old to donate. If you are under 18 years old at the time of the Blood Drive you will need parental consent. Students will NOT be excused from class to volunteer at the Blood Drive. Students may only volunteer before or after school, or during their study halls if they are a junior or senior with privileges.

Registration Link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Hopkinton

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 | 9:00 AM | HCA | 98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

Questions or registration conflicts?

Fatima Ali Bokhari - fbokhari@hillers.org

Join us for the Indian Arts Gala, a lively event showcasing India's culture. Enjoy dance and music performances, admire arts and crafts, and taste delicious Indian food. This gala promises a night of joy, tradition, and togetherness as we celebrate the diverse talents and rich heritage of India. Revel in the delicious array of traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine, and enjoy engaging cultural activities such as henna art and saree draping. This gala promises an unforgettable evening filled with the spirit of India. If you're interested in sharing your unique talents or would you like to represent your culture, we welcome you to join us in this extraordinary celebration of creativity and heritage. Fill out this form to sign up for performances!

The HHS Make-A-Wish Club is hosting a walkathon on Saturday, May 17, 2025

10:45 AM to 1:30PM @ the HHS track

All ages welcome

We will have baked goods, concessions, arts & crafts, and more!

* Rain date is May 18th

Click here for the HHS Walk-A-Thon website.

HHS Make-A-Wish Club will be celebrating Wish Week with a school spirit week!

All are encouraged to participate

Monday, 5/12: Pajama Day

Tuesday, 5/13: We will be making get-well cards during flex block

Wednesday, 5/14: Star Day, where stars will be distributed to people to give out to their friends/teachers as a sign of appreciation and respect

Thursday, 5/15: We will be making get-well cards during flex block

Friday, 5/16: Blue Out -- wear all blue!

Come join Drone Club! Are you interested in Drone Photography, Drone Programming, or Drone Racing, come join Drone club. All levels welcome! Meeting every Thursday 2:25-3:15!

Help the Environment AND receive National Honor Society Group Hours

Check here for more information and to sign up

Hopkinton High School

Annual All School Art Show

May 15th through the 22nd

Please join us at our opening reception on Thursday, May 15, 2025 starting at 6:00PM in the Hopkinton High School atrium and art wing as well as the Brown Gym entrance of Hopkinton Middle School. In addition to the 6th through 12th grade artwork, select pieces from Hopkins, Elmwood and Marathon Elementary Schools will be on display at the high school.

Come and enjoy a night dedicated to the arts and view hundreds of pieces from Photography, Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Digital Art, Architecture, etc. We hope you join us in celebrating the success of our art students and staff members who make this all possible!

May 13th (Flex Block) - Coast Guard Informational Session and Presentation

The Coast Guard will be here with a presentation specifically on NON-COMBAT military careers, benefits, education, housing, and pay. They will also be answering all student questions.

May 15th (9-11:45) - Resume Writing Workshop/Review

I will be running a brief resume writing and review workshop for students who currently have a resume they want looked at or if they need help creating a resume from scratch.

May 22nd (Flex Block) - Air Force Informational Session and Presentation

The Air Force will be here with a presentation specific to Non Combat Roles. Additionally the Air Force is the only branch with their own Community college. They will also be talking about Space Force, benefits, housing, pay, and the Delayed Entry Program. They are also answering all student questions.

BEING A TEEN IS HARD.

We asked teens, and this is their reality in 2025:

- Intense academic and sports pressure

- Constant comparison (hello social media!)

- Lack of autonomy and control over their life

- Not feeling like “enough”

- Identity confusion

Welcome to the Enjoy Life Academy!

The most life-changing, fun, and powerful week of the summer.

Unlock your potential for a better now, college, career, and life.

ONE WEEK CHANGES EVERYTHING.

The Enjoy Life Academy gives teens:

- Community, connection, and belonging to become empowered

- Courage, purpose, and identity to become confident

- Mindset, skills, and tools to become unstoppable

What teens are saying:

“Best week of my life.” – 99%

“I’m coming back!” – 95%

“Every teen has to do this.” – 92% would recommend Enjoy Life to a friend without reservation

“You are teaching them not only about leading other people, but how to be happy with yourself.

How to understand your circumstances. How to deal with those things and move forward.”

— Devin McCourty, New England Patriots, Enjoy Life Academy Annual Guest

Many students return for a second, third, or even fourth summer!

Your best self starts here. Join the Enjoy Life Academy.

Eligibility: Rising 9th – 12th Graders

Sessions: July 7–12 or July 21–26

Location: Babson College

👉 www.enjoylifeacademy.org

Ever wonder how we move from place to place each day? How we walk to school or run around a track? How we lift items up and put them back down?

Welcome to the field of biomechanics - - - the math and science behind how we move!

You are invited to come learn about biomechanics and celebrate National Biomechanics Day with Harvard’s Robotics Labs!

This hands-on educational event will include:

• Touring state-of-the-art motion capture labs in Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex!

• Learning about your body mechanics and muscle physiology, and the wearable sensors that make this possible!

• Learning about different assistive devices that allow people to move more efficiently!

• Discussing responsible research with our diverse team of researchers!

• Brainstorming new ideas to solve real mobility challenges!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday May 10th, 2025

Time: 10am-4pm (Lunch will be provided)

Location: 150 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134

No prior experience needed and all are welcome!

Female and non-binary students are especially encouraged to sign up!

SIGN UP HERE

Questions? Email harvard.biodesign.outreach@gmail.com

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).

June 21 - 1 to 4 p.m.

ABOUT THE EVENT

June is "Pride Month," and events throughout our nation celebrate LGBTQIA+ people for who they are. These events promote greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people's visibility, reaffirming their understanding and highlighting them as equally present and integral community members.

The HCA, the Hopkinton Freedom Team, Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, Hopkinton Parks & Rec, and many more organizations across the MetroWest co-host Hopkinton's Celebration of Pride & Love. You are invited to participate in the festival as well as the walk portion, which will be begin at about 1:30 p.m. After the walk join us at the festival for live music, fun activities and crafts, games, freebies, a chance to support some local organizations, and so much more!!

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025! Join us for weekly events and help support awareness around mental well-being. Events are happening all month at HHS!

Week Two: May 5-9 - HOP Table at Lunch

May 8: Stop by to learn more about Mental Health Awareness and how you can involved with HOP!

Week Three: May 12-16 - After-School Yoga with Ms. Roach

May 13: Take a break, breather, and unwind. Room A301A @ 2:30pm (or outside weather permitting)

Week Four: May 19-23 - All Week Long

Morning announcements will share daily self-care tips. Visit our HOP table for positive affirmations and a little boost for your day!

Week Five: May 26-30 - Film Screening: "My Ascension"

May 30 from 2:30-4:30 PM

(HHS Auditorium) A powerful story about hope, healing, and resilience.

(Pizza available for those who sign up.)

After-school Yoga with Ms. Roach. Join us and take a break, breathe, and unwind in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month!

Tuesday, May 13th

Room A301A @ 2:30 PM (or outside weather permitting)

Sign-up here.

Join us for a film screening of "My Ascension" a powerful story of hope, healing, and resilience.

"My Ascension": Suicide Prevention Film Screening

A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive.

May 30th from 2:30-4:30

HHS Auditorium

Pizza will be provided to students who register!

Join Our Team.

Are you looking for a high-impact leadership opportunity? Apply to join the team of Palette Kits: a local non-profit campaign that collects donations from our community and creates art kits for children in need.

APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/3W32KNc5LD5UiaXP9

Submission Deadline: May 10th

We are looking for:

Social Media/Marketing Manager

Responsible for managing all social media advertising (designing and posting) and will expand outreach by recruiting more volunteers and getting more donations. May also use the help of 1-2 other volunteers/friends to make social media posts.

Donor Outreach Coordinator

Will have the responsibility of calling/emailing potential donors consistently, and will work closely with the marketing manager to get donations from school/community every week.

Lead Volunteer Director

Manager of all volunteer coordination: sending out emails to volunteers, organizing tasks and recruiting more volunteers.

Supply Manager

In charge of organizing and recording all supplies - what supplies are needed and completion of kits every month.

Come and support some of your peers in the A Commonthread Theatre Performance of SIX! The show is 75 minutes of pure energy! We would love to have you in the audience!

Six: The Musical (Teen Edition)

April 26, May 2 & 3 at 7:30 PM

April 27, May 3 & 4 at 2:00 PM

160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA 01702

Tickets for Adults $30, Seniors & Students $25

(Note: strobe lighting will be used)

www.acommonthreadtheatre.org

FREE gaming and VR at the library with One Up Games! For the next early release day on May 9th, come to the library from 12:30-3:30pm to hang out and game.

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!

Are you interested in the arts? Looking for a leadership opportunity rooted in volunteerism and giving back? Consider applying to join the Teen Advisory Board at the HCA!

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts is a leadership program for students in grades 8–11 who are passionate about the arts and community engagement. Since its inception in 2021, TAB members have organized events like teen open mic nights and collaborated with HCA staff to support arts education and nonprofit initiatives. Through monthly meetings and mentorship, students develop leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills.​

Ready to lead and make an impact through the arts? Apply now to join TAB and help shape the creative future of your community!

Applications due May 4th! Click here for the application.

The HFT and HCA invite you to join us for story-based theater and skills training presented by True Story Theater on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the HCA.

In this training, you will:

(1) LEARN HOW TO NOTICE AND SPEAK UP TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE

(2) HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE SPEAKING UP ON BEHALF OF OTHERS AND ENLISTING ALLIES

(3) LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE IN EFFECTIVE DIALOGUE WITH OTHERS

(4) EXPERIENCE INTERACTIVE LEARNING TOOLS

This free workshop includes a performance, lunch and hands-on training. Only 50 spots available. 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.