Hopkins Middle School Newsletter
September 27, 2024
Conferences are next Thursday !!
Hopkins Pink Out Volleyball Gear!
If you purchase a t-shirt this year, it also gets you in free to the games on October 24th. Paper copies of order form in MS Office. You can also order via a Google Form and pay with Venmo.
Paper Copies of Order Form are available in the MS Office
4th-6th Grade Girls Basketball “Rising Stars” League
Fall Girls Basketball Program 2024
DATES:
Games on Saturdays: Oct. 26-Nov. 23. Approximate times 9am-1pm.
Practices: We will practice twice a week. Practices will start the week of Monday, September 30. See specific days and times below.
4th grade - Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30-7pm @ SES.
5th grade - Mondays/Wednesdays 6-7:30pm @ HES.
6th grade - Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30-7pm @ HES.
REGISTRATION:
Register ONLINE using this link
Payment: Please bring payment (Cash or Check) to first practice. Checks payable to Hopkins Girls Basketball.
COST: $30.00 to cover the cost of a reversible jersey. You do NOT need to purchase a jersey if your daughter participated in Rising Stars last year (unless that one doesn’t fit anymore).
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, Oct 26 Games @ Byron Center
Saturday Nov 2 Games @ Thornapple Kellogg
Saturday, Nov 9 Games @ Hopkins
Saturday, Nov 16 Games @ Wayland
Saturday, Nov 23 Games @ Caledonia
Approximate game times between 9am-1pm.
COACHES
We will need a parent volunteer(s) to coach the girls. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate that on the registration form when you sign your daughter up.
If you have any questions, Please contact Coach Flowers @ daviflow@hpsvikings.org
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Lakeshore League
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Lakeshore League
Fall Girls Basketball Program 2024
If you have any questions, Please contact Coach Flowers @ daviflow@hpsvikings.org or 616-238-3660
DATES:
Games on Saturdays, October 26-December 7, 2024 (Excluding November 30). Games will be played at locations in Ottawa County: Holland, West Ottawa, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, etc.
Practices: Thursdays from 6-7:30pm, Sundays from 4-6pm. First practice will be Sunday, October 13.
Location: Hopkins Middle School
REGISTRATION:
Register ONLINE using this link
Deadline to register is Friday, Oct 11, 2024
Payment: please bring payment (Cash or Check) to first practice. Checks payable to Hopkins Girls Basketball.
COST: $35.00 to cover the cost of league registration. Jerseys will be provided.
SCHEDULE:
Games will be played on Saturdays, October 26-December 7 (NO games November 30), at locations in Ottawa County - Holland, West Ottawa, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, etc.
Approximate game times between 9am-2pm.
COACHES
We will need a parent volunteer(s) to coach the girls. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate that on the registration form when you sign your daughter up.
Request Academic Support
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
Link to Parent Request for Academic Support:
Here is the link to the Life Change Community Church website:
Life Change Community Church
What's For Lunch?
Upcoming Events @ HMS:
October 3-Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm
October 4- Student/Citizen of the Month (September) Ceremony
November 1- HALF DAY Students released at 11:00 a.m.
November 15- End of Trimester 1
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
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
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