Hopkins Middle School Newsletter

March 9, 2023

Hello Students and Parents,

We will be administering the PSAT8 to all 8th-grade students on Wednesday, April 12. This is a required state test for all of our students. Testing will begin at 8:00 AM and conclude by 11:05 AM.

The PSAT8 is the first test in the SAT Suite of Assessments. It sets a readiness baseline, allowing students and teachers to pinpoint areas for focused practice as students progress through High School (Michigan Coordinator Manual, College Board Pg. 3)

This paper and pencil test covers Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and is composed of both a calculator and a non-calculator section of the test.

Students will be sent home with the PSAT 8/9 Study Guide within the next few weeks. This guide contains valuable information about the nature of the test and tips for a successful test day. I will put something in the newsletter to let parents know the guide has been sent home.

Students should come to school on the day of the test fully rested and with the following materials:

No. 2 pencils (x2)

Scientific Calculator (Not graphing)

Water bottle clearly labeled with the student’s name

If your student does not have these materials, they will be provided by the school.

For additional information about this test, please see the CollegeBoard website at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9

Please let me know if you have any questions about the PSAT8 or any of our testing procedures.

Sincerely,

Scott Stockwell

HMS Principal

HPS SRO Announcement Hopkins Public Schools was fortunate enough to receive a grant from the Office of School Safety that will allow for the addition of a School Resource Officer (SRO). The SRO position is partially supported by the FY23 grant funds awarded by the State of Michigan and administered by the Michigan State Police.

According to Superintendent Gary Wood, the district has entered into an agreement with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office to provide a full-time deputy for this purpose beginning March 1, 2023. The SRO will service all of the schools in the district.

Deputy Tracey Keefauver has been selected for this position. Deputy Keefauver has worked for the Allegan County Sheriff's Office for two years. When asked about her new role, she stated, “I've enjoyed working as a Road Patrol Deputy but I'm so excited to step into the school resource officer position. I can't wait to work with the students and get to know them all. I've had extensive training to prepare me for my new role and I look forward to working with HPS making the school a safe environment for everyone!”

The SRO will assist the district in ensuring the physical safety of the individuals in its schools. They will help to develop and update safety procedures, emergency operations plans and implement best practices. They will help educate students in law-related topics and provide staff with safety training as needed.

“Not only is this a great opportunity for the district, but also for the community. Just think, there will be a deputy in our community every school day that can rapidly respond to emergency situations that occur.”, Wood stated.

Please help me welcome, parent, and current Hopkins Bus Driver, Maegen Houseman. Maegen will be here in the Middle School on Thursdays and Fridays. She is a welcome addition to Hopkins Middle School paraprofessional team.

We would also like to Welcome back Jennifer Johnston. She will be serving as our Social Worker in the interim as we continue the search for a full time replacement.

The Student and Citizen of the Month ceremony will take place Friday, March 10th at 7:45am in the Cafeteria. Parents and Guardians are invited to attend.

Citizens of the Month

6th Grade: Logan Kipen and Sydney Glupker

7th Grade: Abram Stanton and Addison Laarman

8th Grade: Trevor Bishop and Kallyson Bishop

Students of the Month

6th Grade: Maxwell Hoffman and Sydney Weber

7th Grade: Tyler Williams and Joy Hiemstra

8th Grade: Merek Zapolnik and Rebekah Herrick

• 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing club softball for Hopkins
• March 20-22nd from 7-9pm
• High School gym

The Baseball signup sheet is in the office.

Hopkins Public Schools Food Service is looking for substitutes!

Hours range from 8:30am-1:45pm

Please contact Rhonda Sapp at rhonsapp@hpsvikings.org for more information

All Partners meetings take place at HMS at 6:00 PM

April 10 (due to spring break)

May 1

June 5 (Tentative)

Electronic Devices – Devices such as used for listening to music, recording, laser pointers, and other electronic devices are not permitted to be used in the classroom without permission from the teacher or administrator. Such items will be confiscated.

Cell phones are to be turned off and kept in their lockers during the school day. Cell phones that are used during the school day will be confiscated and must be picked up by a parent.

If a student needs to contact a parent/guardian, they can go to the office to either use their cell phone or call from the office phone. If a parent needs to reach a student, they can leave a message for their student with the office.

• March 2 - Half Day
• March 3 - Half Day / Skate Night
• March 3 - End of Trimester 2
• March 10 - SCOM Ceremony for February
• March 31 - April 7 SPRING BREAK

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. Gary Wood 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.

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

Barg, Megan; Education Intervention Teacher MegaBarg@hpsvikings.org

Barry, Joseph; 6th Grade Math Teacher JoseBarr@hpsvikings.org

Combs, Rachel; Counselor rachcomb@hpsvikings.org

Caulder, Stephanie; SRC Coordinator StepCaul@hpsvikings.org

Dana, Katherine; Art Teacher KathDana@hpsvikings.org

Dangremond, Matthew; Network Administrator MattDang@hpsvikings.org

Dudick, Nikole; Physical Education Teacher NikoDudi@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

Myers, Travis; 8th Grade Science Teacher TravMyer@hpsvikings.org

Oaster, Jacob; Choir Director JacoOast@hpsvikings.org

Osborne, Craig; Custodian CraiOsbo@hpsvikings.org

Powell, Kim; Paraprofessional KimPowe@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

Schwartz, Lindsey; 7th Grade Math Teacher LindSchw@hpsvikings.org

Scudder, Mack; 8th Grade History Teacher MackScud@hpsvikings.org

Weick, Pat; 6th Grade ELA Teacher PatWeic@hpsvikings.org

Williams, Jessica; Band Director JessWill@hpsvikings.org