Hopkins Middle School Newsletter
April 26, 2024
Students vs. Staff Dodgeball Game was played this morning:
Teachers came out on top 4 games to1!!
"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball"...
Middle School Band:
Congratulations to the Hopkins Middle School 7th and 8th grade band students who participated in the Spring MSBOA Solo and Ensemble at Northpointe Christian Schools in Grand Rapids on April 20th, 2024! All students performing received either a first or second division rating and brought home a medal! Thank you for representing our school well!
(Back Row Left to Right: Sydney Weber, Kylie Sheaffer, Tyler Halsted, Carter Estelle, and Mari Hutchins)
(Front Row Left to Right: Alivia Marston, Landon First, Brooke Boeske, and Addison Laarman)
Parents, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. Thanks!
5 Question Parent Survey on ELA StudySync Program:
6th Grade:
Kaylee Woody, Ashtyn Taylor, Quinton Sikkema, Theo Raab
7th Grade:
Conner Harrington, Ethan Damveld, Joslyn Prather, Summer Helms
8th Grade:
Mari Hutchins, Ben Burchardt, Clayton Avery, Ayla Moore
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Sixth Grade Field Trip Info:
SIXTH GRADE TEAM NEWS!
WHAT: TRIMESTER 3 CHECKBOOK FIELD TRIP
WHERE: REBOUNDERZ IN JENISON
WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
HOW MUCH: $20
**ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ELECTRONIC WAIVER FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A PARENT BY 5/16/24 IN ORDER TO ATTEND.
Here are the Active Links:
Open Gym/Fundamentals for 6th-8th Grade Girls:
The Hopkins girls basketball program will be offering open gyms/fundamentals for all girls in 6th-8th grade. These will run on Thursdays and Sundays at Hopkins Middle School. Please see the attached flier for more information, including how to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Flowers (Varsity Girls Basketball Coach) via email @ daviflow@hpsvikings.org
Sports Summer Camp Registration Form and Info:
Paper copies are available in the MS Main Office....
Deadline to Enter is April 30
Attention HMS Students:
The HMS Photo Contest is back and open to all HMS students!!!
This year's theme: The Great Outdoors
If you are interested, please carefully read the info below:
Happening This Weekend!! Support our talented students!!
Looking for some summer fun? This is a great opportunity for K-12 students to get immersed in STEM while making friends and having fun on a college campus! All camps are on Grand Valley State University's campus.
Download the 2024 Summer Camps Flyer
Just a Reminder
Please notify the office if your student will be absent for an extended period of time. This includes illness or vacations. By doing this, we can reach out to teachers and see if there is any work that could be done while out.
Still Available...grab one today!!
Hopkins Vikings Blanket Sale is Back!!
Blankets are in the Middle School Office!
Stop in and grab one (or more) today!
$25.00 each
Do You Have Photos You'd Like to Share?
During the 2023-24 school year if you have photos for the Yearbook, please send them to Mrs. Aleman (Kathalem@hpsvikings.org). These could include any sports pics, field trips, or fun candid photos of school groups. Thanks!!
Here is a link to the District Calendar:
Wanna Be a Bus Driver? Here's your chance:
What's For Lunch?
Upcoming Events...
Important Dates:
- Friday, April 26, Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:00 a.m.
- Friday, May 3, All As Ceremony @ 1:45 p.m.
- Monday, May 27, NO SCHOOL -Memorial Day
- Friday, May 31, 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 1:00 p.m.
- Monday June 3, Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 4, Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:00 a.m. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL THIS YEAR!!!
Additional Resources and Helpful Links
Hopkins Middle School
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
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 Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal civil rights laws in its programs and activities.
The 2022-2023 District and School Annual Education Reports are now available at www.hpsvikings.org. Hard copies are available in the school office.
Contacts
Hopkins Middle School
Stockwell, Scott HMS Principal scotstoc@hpsvikings.org
O’Dell, Patrick HMS Assistant Principal patrodel@hpsvikings.org
Hitchcock, Jennifer HMS Secretary jennhitc@hpsvikings.org
Aleman, Kathleen: 6th Grade Science Teacher KathAlem@hpsvikings.org
Barry, Joseph: 6th Grade Math Teacher JoseBarr@hpsvikings.org
Cross, Alex: Choir Director alexcros@hpsvikings.org
Dana, Katherine: Art Teacher KathDana@hpsvikings.org
Dangremond, Matthew: Network Administrator MattDang@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
Osborne, 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 Coordinator 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