#RoyalFam Newsletter

Dear HHS Families and Scholars,

We are excited to share important information regarding the course registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. Below are the key dates and events to help you and your scholar navigate this process successfully.

KEY DATES AND ACTIVITIES

Week of January 27th:

• Registration information will be shared in Royals Connect and classrooms.

• January 28th: Scholars will review registration materials.

• January 29th: Scholars will begin requesting courses and begin discussions about class selections. Scholars are encouraged to consult with family members, teachers, counselors, and friends.

Registration Information Night:

• February 5th, 6:00-7:30 PM (HHS Auditorium)
  This is a key event for incoming scholars and their families. We encourage your attendance to learn more about the registration process, ask questions, and gather resources.

February 7th:

• Registration window closes for middle school scholars.

February 14th:

• Registration window closes for HHS scholars.

INTRODUCING THE ACADEMIC PLAN TOOL IN INFINITE CAMPUS

We are thrilled to announce the introduction of the Academic Plan tool in Infinite Campus, available during this year’s registration process!

This new feature allows scholars to plan out all four years of their high school journey. The tool is designed to guide students by:

• Alerting them if course requirements and prerequisites have not been met.

• Notifying them if they haven’t registered for enough credits for the academic year.

Below is a preview of the Academic Plan interface that scholars will see in Infinite Campus when registration opens:

More detailed information about the Academic Plan and the registration process will be shared as we approach the registration period. This tool is an excellent resource to ensure students are on track for a successful high school experience!

Thank you for your engagement and support in helping your scholar make informed decisions about their academic journey. We look forward to seeing you at Registration Information Night!

In Partnership,

HHS Administration

Mark Your Calendar

01/16 - Digital Learning Day (Scholars access learning online)

School Calendars

District Calendar

We are missing many senior portraits and we will extend the deadline to January 10, 2025. This deadline cannot and will not be extended. All photos must be uploaded by January 10th. Please visit this link to see full instructions on how to upload, and remember to upload only one photo.

To see a full list of all the photos we have and to verify we are using the correct identification for each scholar please click here.

email jeff.kocur@hopkinsschools.org if you have any questions.

We have five short months to finish planning the 2025 Senior Party. Much of what will be planned is dependent on the money raised. The intent for the party is to be funded 100% by donations, so that we can keep it free to all students.

We have asked families who can, to donate toward a goal of $15,000. The planning committee is raising the balance of the money for the total cost of the party, through a variety of activities. If every family of a graduating senior were to donate $30, it would help us reach our goal.

Unfortunately, we are running significantly behind, having only received $2,300 toward the $15,000 goal to date.

Every donation counts and it doesn’t need to be a big donation to make a difference. Please make a direct donation today via:

GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2025-HHS-SeniorParty

OR

Venmo at:

Hopkinsseniorparty25.

Is there an opportunity at your company for your employer to match contributions? Please email HopkinsSeniorParty@gmail.com

Parents/Guardians: If you wish to meet with your scholar’s counselor, please schedule an appointment by emailing the counselor to ensure they will be available to meet with you. School counselors' schedules fill up fast. Thank you for your understanding, partnership, and cooperation.

College scholarships are being uploaded into the local scholarship section of MaiaLearning on a regular basis. Please have your scholar start checking and applying for scholarships. They will have videos and tutorials in their Royals Connect that show them how to do it.

How to fill out the Common App tutorial videos can be found here.

How to navigate MaiaLearning tips sheet found here.

We are taking an amazing trip over spring break in 2026! We are doing a civil rights/HBCU tour to Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. We will be visiting famous sites like the Edmund Pettus bridge and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and we’ll tour the Whitney Plantation and Lafayette Cemetery. We will tour Spelman and Morehouse Colleges and more! I will host some information nights beginning in November, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, you can view the entire itinerary and see the price at www.explorica.com, enter tour ID Heimlich-8408 You can sign up to pay monthly payments too. Students, you can always stop by Ms. Heimlich’s room, W112, with any questions. Families, you can email me with any questions at jennifer.heimlich@hopkinsschools.org

Join us for Hopkins Ultimate Community Night on Sunday, January 26th from 5-6:30pm at the North Junior High Structure. Come learn about the sport, our team, connect with current players and families, and enjoy PIZZA! Hopkins Ultimate is open to all in grades 5th-8th (co-ed Middle School League) and 9th-12th grades (male and female matching Varsity).

All new/interested and current players and families are welcome, especially anyone wanting to learn more about the sport of Ultimate Frisbee! There will be opportunities for new players to throw the disc around and for families to connect with current players and current team families.

Please RSVP by January 20th by using the link below. And for more information or season registration, check out our website hopkinsultimate.com.

Registration Link

Welcome back from winter break. Below are a few classes we have starting in January. If you're interested in sports performance training or Dance and Step, be sure to check out these offerings!

Hopkins Step Team MS & HS

https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/14257/youth-winter-spring-2025/hopkins-step-team

Fit-Future Strength & Conditioning

https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/14142/youth-winter-spring-2025/fit-future-strength-conditioning-class#yw25-4222

https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/14143/youth-winter-spring-2025/fit-future-open-weights-boxing#yw25-4230

Purpose:
If you are a caregiver of a student with a disability, you are invited to join us for our SEAC (pronounced seek) meetings. We will share Hopkin's Special Education Department updates with you and create space for you to advise us on how to best serve you and the community. https://www.pacer.org/parent/parent-leadership/seac/

Dates:
Tuesday, January 21, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 18, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Location:

Eisenhower Community Center, Board Room #233

If you have any questions, please email Ryan.Simenson@Hopkinsschools.org

Register by March 1

Email: crystal.ballard@hopkinsschools.org
Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/secondary-schools/hopkins-high-school
Location: 2400 Royals Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, USA
Phone: (952) 988-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/hopkinsroyals270/
Twitter: @HopkinsHigh270