Hopkins High School

As we know the season leading up to the holidays is busy and necessary. A season of waiting, anticipating, and hoping. This is also the beginning of our second trimester which should be busy and necessary for our student’s education and advancement. It should not be a time of procrastination and hoping for the best. By the time our winter break begins on December 21st we will be four weeks into our trimester (⅓ of the way through it).

As mentioned in the last newsletter…we do have so much to be thankful for. This newsletter I would like to encourage everyone to celebrate the “gifts” they have already received. The biggest gift one can ever receive is opportunity. The best way to embrace opportunity is to work with the gifts we possess. Those gifts are:

• The gift of intelligence- Intelligence comes in different forms; academic, ethical, mechanical, practical, etc.. Using one’s given abilities with the best effort possible will go miles to reach the opportunities of this second trimester. Work hard and see the benefits.

• The gift of a caring heart- We are in the middle of a food drive and a toy drive. Showing care for those in our community and beyond gives us an opportunity to demonstrate that we will be contributing to the good of the whole for years to come.

What greater gift can we ask for, beyond opportunities? I know this community and our kids will shine in the moment and embrace the opportunities!

Yours in Education and wishing you Happy Holidays,

Ken Szczepanski, HHS Principal

Last Names A - K Ms. Wagenfuehr

Last Names L - Z Mr. Crook

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Information for ALL students:

• Did your student fail a class Trimester 1? Have your student see their school counselor so that they can make a plan to re-take that class and earn that credit for graduation. Students can make an appointment with their school counselor by requesting a meeting through email, stopping by the office to see them, or submitting a green Appointment Request Form found in the Office.

• STATS from the COUNSELING OFFICE

• 32 colleges (2-year, 4-year, and trade school colleges) visited during lunchtime in Trimester 1. This is a great way for 9th-11th graders to start thinking about what different colleges are like and what kinds of majors and areas of study they offer - as well as for 12th-graders to find out about how to apply.

• Military branches visited 10 times during lunchtime.

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Army National Guard visited during the career fair

• 13 colleges visited during the career fair

SENIORS

• Here is the link to the Senior Packet that was distributed at the Senior Meeting.

• FAFSA - Students applying to 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, and trade schools are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and federal aid. Most post-secondary schools participate with federal student aid programs, however, you can check with each school to be certain. Schools also sometimes use the FAFSA information to determine eligibility for their own in-house scholarships and grants. The FAFSA opens online Oct 1 for families to complete - the sooner you complete the more opportunities students are eligible for. See your school counselor with questions. https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help

• When you are ACCEPTED to a college, trade school, military, job, or apprenticeship it is time to celebrate and let us know! Each time you receive an acceptance, complete this Accepted Google Form. Your school counselors want to celebrate with you.

  GO SENIORS!!! Complete for EACH acceptance you receive this school year, then go to the Office to see Mrs. Tew for some candy :)

JUNIORS - Here is the link to the Junior Packet that was distributed at the Junior Meeting.

SOPHOMORES -

AP Exam Dates May 2023

*mark your calendars - students must be in school on the Exam date, there are no make-ups. If you have any questions, see school counselor Ms. Wagenfuehr.

May 1, 2023 Monday 8am AP Government

May 1, 2023 Monday 12pm AP Chemistry

May 2, 2023 Tuesday 12pm AP Psychology

May 3, 2023 Wednesday 8am AP English Literature

May 5, 2023 Friday 8am AP US History

May 8, 2023 Monday 8am AP Calculus AB

May 9, 2023 Tuesday 8am AP English Language

May 9, 2023 Tuesday 12pm AP Physics C: Mechanics

May 10, 2023 Wednesday 12pm AP Biology

May 11, 2023 Thursday 12pm AP Physics 1

Yearbook without a name on it: $50.00

Yearbook with your name on it: $59.00

Name______________________________Grade________

Name to be on yearbook____________________________(No more than 25 characters including spaces)

Cash________Check________(Check #__________)

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SEND TO: MR. SPOELHOF-YEARBOOK ADVISOR

ORDERS MUST BE IN BY: January 20, 2023

Or buy online at yearbookforever.com

Please keep in mind that school meals are not free to everyone this school year. Benefits are based on the meal application that is available for families to fill out. Meal balances are the responsibility of families to pay on a regular basis. Balances and spending habits of your student may be tracked using hopkins.familyportal.cloud. You may also deposit money on your student account (fees apply) if you choose not to send cash or check. Your student balance on familyportal is accurate up to the day; PowerSchool seems to be about 2 weeks behind on updating balances. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Rhonda Sapp, FSD

rhonsapp@hpsvikigs.org

269-793-7286 x 4530

BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE DAILY IN THE CAFETERIA AT 7:30AM FOR $1.50 OR $.30 FOR REDUCED STUDENTS. HOT AND COLD ITEMS AVAILABLE ALONG WITH FRESH FRUITS AND MILK. GREAT WAY TO START YOUR SCHOOL DAY!

2022-23 Bittersweet Ski Club passes for Adults & Students are now available. Forms are available at all school offices.

Hand2Hand Permission Slip Instructions

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We would like to offer your student the opportunity to participate in a program at Hopkins High School called “Hand2Hand”. This program helps provide a student with food for the weekends and is intended for families who currently may be experiencing a financial burden.

Here’s how Hand2Hand will work: At the end of the week students who are signed up for the program will receive a minimum of 10 food items in a black school logo drawstring bag that will be provided at the first week of participation. These food items will be a combination of breakfast, snacks, lunch and/or dinner items. While the food items are meant for the student, they can be shared among the family as well. (Please note: if your student or another family member has food allergies it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check the contents of the backpack each week to ensure the food doesn’t contain ingredients which could cause an allergic reaction).

There is no cost to participate! If you sign your student up to receive Hand2Hand, they will continue to receive the weekly bags each week they are at Hopkins High School. However, if down the road you no longer need the assistance, simply write a note expressing your desire to discontinue receiving Hand2Hand bags and give this note to the school office. This opportunity is being provided by LifeChange Community Church. To learn more about Hand2Hand, please visit their website: http://h2hkids.org.

If you feel your student would benefit from this opportunity, please complete the response form at the bottom of this letter and we will make sure that your student’s name is then added to the list. Your response will be kept confidential.

Sincerely,

Ken Szczepanski

Hopkins High School

Big Buck Night is our biggest fundraiser for our grad night celebration and it is approaching fast. Please join us for a meeting on Wednesday, December 21, at 6:30. If you would consider helping or have already signed up, please join us. We will be discussing donations, workers needed, timeline, and discussing the details of the games, raffles, kitchen help etc., for those wishing to know exactly what they will be doing. We need you, just a two hour shift earns you $50 off your seniors fee, and a four hour shift will pay for their $100 balance in full. Please find and follow us on facebook at Hopkins Grad Night 2023 for all information and updates. Email us with any concerns or questions at info@hopkinsgradnightinc.org or Big Buck at hopkinsbigbucknight@gmail.com

Jason Babiak --------------- jasobabi@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2104

Alyssa Bargabus ---------- alysbarg@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1119

Alexandra Bosanac ------ alexbosa@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1110

Tara Burgess ---------------- taraburg@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1112

Erica Chamberlin ---------- ericcham@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2101

Jessica Couch -------------- jesscouc@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1104

Tim Dommenick ----------- timdomm@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1117

Nikole Dudick --------------- nikodudi@hpsvikings.org Ext 1593

Rebecca Ellithorpe ------- rebeelli@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2111

Trenton Feyen -------------- trenfeye@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2110

Cody Francis ---------------- codyfran@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2109

Melissa Haverdink ------- melihave@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2119

Ben Herrick ------------------ benherr@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1103

Julie Irwin -------------------- juliirwi@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2120

Diane Kamps --------------- diankamp@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2108

Lindsay King ---------------- lindking@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1101

James Kiss ------------------ jamekiss@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1102

Zachary Miller -------------- zachmill@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2103

Phil Moerdyke -------------- philmoer@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1109

Lisa Nagengast ----------- lisanage@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2102

Jacob Oaster --------------- jacooast@hpsvikings.org Ext. 3116

Matt Oeverman ------------ mattoeve@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1113

Jaclyn Rewa ---------------- jaclrewa@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1107

Casey Schoenborn ------ casescho@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2106

Susan Snoeyink ----------- susasnoe@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1108

William Spoelhof --------- willspoe@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2100

Russ VanDommelen --- russvand@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1118

Jessica Williams --------- jesswill@hpsvikings.org Ext. 3129

Amy Yuengert ------------- amyyuen@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2107

Ken Szczepanski, Principal

kenszcz@hpsvikings.org ext. 1509

Jessica Robrahn, Assistant Principal

jessrobr@hpsvikings.org ext. 1507

Todd Crook, Counselor

toddcroo@hpsvikings.org ext. 1520

Christine Wagenfuehr, Counselor

chriwage@hpsvikings.org ext. 1510

Andrew Mains, Athletic Director

andrmain@hpsvikings.org ext. 1511

Email: highschool@hpsvikings.org
Website: hpsvikings.org
Location: 333 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI, USA
Phone: 269-793-7616
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HopkinsHighSchool

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.