Important Upcoming Dates
- September 20th - Homecoming Football Game & HOPE Tailgater at 5 PM
- October 1st - Cultural Presentation for 3rd Graders at Camp Jijax
- October 1st - Girl Scouts Meeting in HES Media Center @ 6 PM
- October 4th - Vike Hike (Oct 7th is the make up date)
- October 11th - 2nd Grade Field Trip
- October 15th - Picture Retakes
- October 18th - Y5/K Field Trip
- October 22nd & October 24th - Elementary Conferences
- October 23rd - Vike Hike Assembly
- October 24th - Pink Out Volleyball Game at HHS. 5/6/7 PM
- October 25th - 1st Grade Field Trip
Retired Teachers Visited HES!
On Monday, we welcomed back a few teachers who taught in our building and district for a tour. It's always great to reconnect and share stories with teachers who dedicated so many years to our district and building!
Student Attendance & Truancy
When children are absent from school, they miss out on consistent instruction that is needed to develop basic skills. Children in early grades are particularly susceptible to falling behind in fundamental reading skills, which can have a snowball effect that impacts future learning.
A parent or other person in parental relation who fails to comply with the Michigan Compulsory School Law (§ 380.1561) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $50.00, or imprisonment for not less than 2 nor more than 90 days, or both.
Parents will be notified in writing when a student has accumulated 5 unexcused absences. If a student accumulates 7 unexcused absences, parents will be contacted and a meeting may be scheduled. Continued contact with parents may occur as additional absences accumulate throughout the school year. If a student accumulates 10 unexcused absences a third letter will be sent home and the Allegan County Truancy Officer will be notified. These absences are accumulated per school year.
Food Service is Looking for Substitutes!
The Hopkins Public Schools Food Service Department is looking for substitutes. Shifts are only four hours long. If you are interested, you can contact Rhonda Sapp at rhonsapp@hpsvikings.org
A Note from the Food Service Department...
The price of a carton of milk will be increasing from $.50 to $.75 on Monday, September 16. This does not apply to the milk included in the school meal at breakfast or lunch. Money can be sent to school with your student or put on their food service account: https://hopkins.familyportal.cloud/
Pink Out Volleyball Game
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 or 616-238-36
Student Handbook Updates
For the 2024-2025 school year, Hopkins Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary School revamped their handbooks. Earlier in August, the Hopkins Board of Education approved the changes. You can view the handbook here: https://www.hpsvikings.org/wp-content/uploads/24-25-Elementary-Handbook.pdf
A couple changes of note:
- Behavior Expectations - Page 15 - includes levels, consequences, and shows you the progressive discipline implemented.
- Student Appearance - Page 18 - updated language.
- Field Trips - Page 19 - includes information on how discipline effects field trips.
FFA Mum Sale
The Hopkins FFA Club is having it's annual mum sale. Orders are due by September 23. Delivery will be Oct 3-4. Mums are 1 for $10 or 3 for $27. If you have any questions or would like to order, you can email Mrs. Jessica Couch at jesscouc@hpsvikings.org
FinalForms
Please take a few minutes to make those changes so we have everything we need for your child!
You can access FinalForms by selecting this link.