Greetings Eagle Families,

Spring Break is here. We hope that you have a safe, exciting, and restful break. We had an extremely busy week last week- Field Trips, Honor Roll Program, Flight Adventure Park Incentive, Student Paint Party, March of Dimes Faculty vs Student Basketball Game, and Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Title I Planning Meeting last Monday. We need you! We need your support!

It is Track Season, and our next Track Meet will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (6th Grade ONLY) at Memorial Stadium at 5:45 PM and Thursday, April 24, 2025 (7th and 8th Grade) at Lower Richland High School Stadium. Please come out and support our Eagles!

Students attending any middle school athletic event or after-school performance must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must stay with the student for the entire event. Students will not be admitted without adult supervision. Students must have a ticket and show their school issued student ID to attend events. Spectators will not be allowed to stand, congregate, or “hang out” on the concourse or around the concessions stands or restrooms during the game. Concession stands will close at the end of the third quarter. We look forward to seeing you there.

If your child is absent from school, please encourage your child to complete all assignments on Schoology and turn in all doctor’s notes and excuses to the main office. Student’s cell phones MUST be powered off and stored in their book bag during the instructional day. If there is an emergency, call the school’s main number 803-695-3331 to get a message to your child. If your child is sick, your child should report to the Health Room. Student's cell phones will be confiscated if they are seen or heard.

Shorts and skirts must be fingertip length. Girls wearing leggings must have a top/tunic over them that is fingertip length. NO holes, rips, cuts, and slits in jeans or shorts above the knee. Tops must cover the midriff. Hoods may not be on while in school. Students who are dress-coded will remain in ISS until appropriate clothing is delivered for them.

Quick Reminders:

• Students should not be dropped off to school before 8:15 am. Our instructional day begins at 8:40 am daily and students are tardy at 8:45 am. You must sign your child in at the main office if your child arrives to school after 8:45 am.
• Students must wear their ID at all times.
• Phones must be powered off and stored in cell phone lock boxes.
• Dress code will be enforced.

The Tdap vaccine is required for ALL students entering the 7th grade. A valid SC Certificate of Immunization must be presented to Hopkins Middle School prior to the first day of school.

Important Dates

Here are a few important dates:

Spring Break- April 14- April 18, 2025

Hurricane Makeup Day- April 21, 2025

PTO Meeting-- Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6pm in Media Center

Virtual School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting- Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6 pm

Title I Planning Meeting #2- Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Hurricane Makeup Days for Richland One Students: (ALL eLearning Days)

November 25, 2024

November 26, 2024

April 21, 2025

I strongly believe that it takes a village to raise a child, and I am glad that we play an integral part in that village. Let us continue to keep our students the primary focus of our work as we continue to excel in academics, athletics, and the arts. We respect one another, value each other, and care for each other.

Parents, you are an essential part of the Nest. WE NEED YOU! We invite you to join our School Improvement Council (SIC) and/or Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Our School Improvement Council will meet on the 2nd Monday each month and our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will meet the 4th Monday each month to discuss needs and support for the Nest.

I am excited about the possibilities that await us this year and look forward to witnessing the growth and achievements of each student. Let's make this year unforgettable as we spread our wings and soar to new heights! We Soar As One! Together We Can, Together We Will! Start Your Engines! Let's Get Ready to SOAR!

Thank you all for your continuous support! Have a great week, stay healthy, and be safe.

Principal Williams

Congratulations to the Hopkins Middle Quiz Bowl on their win over Southeast (22-8). The team is currently in 2nd place and will compete on Monday Feb 10 at Keenan High.

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams for making the Playoffs this season!

Learn and recognize the importance of consistent school attendance in a child's educational journey. Schools and communities can come together to highlight the benefits of regular attendance, such as improved academic performance, stronger social connections, and better long-term outcomes. Let's make this month a time to encourage, support, and celebrate the efforts of students, families, school staff, and educators in promoting the value of being present and engaged in the learning process.

We are excited to celebrate our hardworking students at the upcoming Honor Roll Assemblies! Join us as we recognize their academic achievements on April 9th in the School Auditorium. Parents are welcome to attend and share in the celebration. We can't wait to see you there!

We want to inform you about an important update from the Richland One Office of Accountability, Assessment, Research and Evaluation regarding the distribution of interim reports and report cards.

To facilitate communication and receive your child's academic progress quickly, parents/guardians will be sent an email link to access all interim reports and report cards electronically. This approach provides quicker access to these critical documents and supports our efforts to go green.

If your information in PowerSchool is accurate, no action is required. If you need to update your information in PowerSchool or if you want to request a printed copy of the interim/report card, please click on one of the two links provided below:

Update your email address: https://forms.office.com/r/GCY7Gv7JQn

Request a printed copy of the interim and report card: https://forms.office.com/r/F8N6XNz6f2

Please note that if you have children in PreK, kindergarten and/or Montessori programs, you will continue to receive paper copies of your student’s interim reports and report cards.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your children’s education. Your active participation is integral to their success.

Have a great weekend!

Karen E. York

Executive Director of Communications

Richland County School District One

Office: (803) 231-7504

Mobile: (803) 600-6072

Quick Reminders:

Update Annual Registration- NOW

Parents or Guardians of returning students and/or new students must complete their student registration in PowerSchool Parent Portal.

New Student Registration Link : https://www.richlandone.org/Page/4879

Returning Student Enrollment Verification Link: https://www.richlandone.org/Page/9404

The School Dress Code will be enforced. Please adhere to the Hopkins Middle School Dress Code!

Students should not be dropped off to school before 8:15 am. Our instructional day begins at 8:40 am daily and students are tardy at 8:45 am. You must sign your child in at the main office if your child arrives to school after 8:45 am.

Parents, you are an essential part of the Nest. WE NEED YOU! We invite you to join our School Improvement Council (SIC) and/or Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). We will meet virtually on the 2nd Monday each month to discuss needs and support for the Nest.

Tdap Vaccination

The Tdap vaccine is required for ALL students entering the 7th grade. A valid SC Certificate of Immunization should have been presented to Hopkins Middle School prior to the first day of school.

Important Dates

Here are a few important dates:

Start Your Engines!

Let's Get Ready to SOAR!

Hopkins Middle School

1601 Clarkson Road

Hopkins, SC 29061

Phone number: (803) 695-3331

Website: https://www.richlandone.org/hopkinsmiddle

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://richland1sc.powerschool.com/public/

School Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Students’ Hours: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm

No student should arrive on campus before 8:15 a.m. Staff are not available to supervise students prior to 8:15 a.m. At 8:15 a.m. students will enter the campus, have the opportunity to get breakfast, and then report directly to their 1st period class. In the afternoon, students, once dismissed, should report directly to their area of transportation. All students should be picked up prior to 4:00 p.m. unless involved in an approved after-school activity. Students not picked up by 4:00 p.m. will report to main office.

6th Grade Administrator

Dr. Ramona Mack

ramona.mack@richlandone.org

6th/7th Grade School Counselor

Mrs. Monica Jones

monica.jones2@richlandone.org

7th Grade Administrator

Mr. Edward White

edward.white@richlandone.org

8th Grade Administrator

Mr. Ernest Timmons

ernest.timmons@richlandone.org

7th/8th Grade School Counselor

Ms. Ulinda Sherman

ulinda.sherman@richlandone.org

Parents or Guardians of returning students and/or new students must complete their student registration in PowerSchool Parent Portal.

New Student Registration Link : https://www.richlandone.org/Page/4879

Returning Student Enrollment Verification Link: https://www.richlandone.org/Page/9404

At Hopkins Middle School, we have implemented a book study on

the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

The 7 Habits are:

Habit 1: Be Proactive: I am in charge of my actions and attitude.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind: I set goals.
Habit 3: Put First Things First: I work, then play. I prioritize tasks based on my goals.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win: I seek compromise and alternatives when necessary. I can advocate respectfully for my beliefs while also considering others.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood: I listen to understand rather than to respond or share my thoughts.
Habit 6: Synergize: Together is better.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw: I take care of myself physically and emotionally.

We are Hopkins Middle School, a leader in transforming lives through education, empowering all students to achieve their potential and dreams.