Hopkins High School

Hopkins High School Seniors and Senior Parents,

ACATEC is excited to host Allegan County Decision Day again for seniors on Wednesday, April 12th from 8:30-11:30am.

The purpose of this event is to provide a fun experience that supports and encourages all seniors to achieve their post-secondary goal. This is an excellent event for seniors to participate in and it takes place while grades 9-11 are SAT testing.

The event will include a motivational speaker, career/military fair, games and break out sessions on the following topics:

• Basic Auto

• Nutrition And Meal Planning

• Basic First Aid/CPR/AED

• Finance 101 - credit union

• Self-care/Stress Management

• Self-Defense/Drunk driving/traffic stop

• Welding Occupations

• Getting the Job

• Adulting/Budgeting 101

Each senior will be filling out a Decision Day Passport during the event for prizes.

Prizes for the event will include:

• Amazon Gift Cards

• Fast Food Gift Cards

• Gas Cards

• Plus a few surprises

All students must ride the district bus to the event. You will be assigned a bus.

Schedule:

7:45 All seniors meet in the cafeteria-bus leaves at 7:55

8:25 Arrival at Allegan High School Performing Arts Center

8:40-9:40 Motivational Speaker-Brad Hurtig

9:45-9:45 Transit Time to Allegan Tech Center

Allegan Tech Center 10:00-11:30

10:00-11:30 Break Out Sessions, College and Career Fair, Senior Games

11:30 Return to HHS

• Lunch provided

• Students may be excused with parental permission

• Those remaining will report to Herrick’s or Spoelhof’s room

Yours in Education,

Ken Szczepanski, HHS Principal

At the Michigan FFA State Convention held at Michigan State University March 8-10, the Hopkins FFA Chapter was named the Top Chapter in the state of MI through the National Chapter Award Program. Hopkins was named in the top 3 chapters after submitting their award application this winter. Gracie Langlois and Emma Langlois then represented the chapter while at convention by presenting our chapter highlights in the presentation portion of the contest and earned Hopkins top honors. This is the second year in a row Hopkins has received this title. In addition, 16 members received state recognition while at convention.

Hopkins qualified in five state leadership contests by placing either first or second at the district and regional level in February. Out of 18 students competing at the district level, 13 advanced to regionals, and 9 qualified for state. Kaden Petroshus was named the State Runner Up in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. In this contest, he drew a question related to his topic area, Agriscience and Technology, upon arriving and had 30 minutes to write his speech and present it. Olivia Belden was named the State Runner Up in Greenhand Public Speaking with her speech on horse rescue titled, “From Kill Pen to Companion.” Chase Laarman also competed in the Greenhand Public Contest and received a silver medal with his speech on “Climate Change’s Effect on Small Peach Producers.” Ellise Wedge received a gold medal in the Creed Speaking Contest. Finally, Emilie Coffey, Leah Ellis, Tally Laarman, Carson Schricker, and Colby Tucker received a silver medal in Agricultural Issues with their presentation on “Can Cultured Meat Compete with Conventional Meat Production?”

Several members were recognized with a state level award based on their academics and FFA involvement. Paisley Dorman, Tally Laarman, and Baleigh Schricker received their Outstanding Junior award based on their Supervised Agricultural Experience project, FFA involvement, and academics. Emilie Coffey, Leah Ellis, Gracie Langlois, and Carson Schricker all received their State FFA Degrees. This is the highest degree bestowed upon an FFA member at the state level based on income earned from their Supervised Agricultural Experience project outside of class, FFA involvement above the chapter level, and academics. In addition, Gracie Langlois was named the state winner in Veterinary Science for her skills learned through her Supervised Agricultural Experience placement at Town and Country Veterinary Hospital in Allegan, MI.

Three members had the opportunity to showcase their musical talents on the main stage in front of over 1,000 people. Addison Moored participated in the state band while Baleigh Schricker, and Carson Schricker sang in the state choir.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The Michigan FFA Association operates as a state affiliate under the federally chartered National FFA Organization.

Last Names A - K Ms. Wagenfuehr

Last Names L - Z Mr. Crook

Do you know the 3 main areas School Counselors work with students are …

1. Academic - talk about any academic concerns, study plans, organizational skills, academic plans, Tech Center, AP classes, and more.

2. Personal/Social - concerns with friendships, family, other interpersonal concerns, anxiety, stress, coping skills and more

3. Career/College - deciding after high school plans and what to do when students are in high school to make those plans happen. Will a student go to trade school? 2 or 4 year college? Military? Apprenticeship? Other?

We meet with students during individual appointments, by conducting small groups, and when visiting classrooms. We also talk with parents/guardians on the phone and in person.

SCHEDULING

If students are interested (for next school year) in Independent Study, Work-Based Learning or Dual Enrollment , they should meet with their counselor before mid-April. Deadlines are approaching.

SENIORS

• Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Many students in the state will qualify for this new scholarship the state of Michigan has established for Seniors. Students need to complete the FAFSA first. Go to the following website to get started and for more information: getmimoney.org
• Please check the Scholarship tab on our Virtual Office website REGULARLY for additional scholarships. Scholarship opportunities get added as we are made aware of them. Hopkins High School Virtual Counseling Office

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

• Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians —- Have you already been accepted to colleges and are you receiving Financial Aid letters from them indicating your financial options? Not all letters are the same - different colleges have different forms/options, and each one can be a little confusing if you are not familiar with the format of those letters. See your school counselor who can help you review them and understand what you are being offered, so you can make an informed decision.

• Seniors - Continue or start completing your college and trade school applications! See your school counselor to ask questions about how to get started.

• 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.

AP Exam Dates May 2023

• Students need to BRING #2 pencils and dark blue/black pens.

• AP Exams vary in length of time, approximately 3-4 hours per exam (afternoon exams will likely go beyond school day.)

• AP students should notify their teachers ahead of time if they will be gone from class due to taking an AP Exam.

• AP students who miss their lunch due to taking an exam will still have their lunch time that day, just at a different time than normal, if needed.

• Digital Exam test takers need to bring their own assigned Hopkins school chromebook FULLY charged.

• Remember cell phones, smart watches, or any other electronic devices (except calculators, if test allows) are not allowed the ENTIRE testing time (even during breaks.)

• All AP Physics test takers should bring a ruler or straightedge.

• Bring an approved calculator if your test allows: Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, all Physics.

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

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is the newest State of Michigan scholarship program that has the potential to impact more students than any other State scholarship program!

High school students and parents interested in learning more are encouraged to register for an informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Participants will be able to gather the following information:

• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Please register for one session only, as space is limited.

michigan.gov/mistudentaid

mistudentaid@michigan.gov

1-888-447-2687

SENIORS!! If you are interested in applying for any of the local scholarships given at Honors Convocation please check your email for the link or email Mrs. Kraima with any questions. The scholarships given from this application include:

The Dorr Business Association Scholarship

HOPE Hopkins Elementary

Sycamore Elementary Alumni

Hopkins Area Business and Rec Committee

2 Hopkins Alumni Scholarships

Hopkins Lion's Club

2 United Bank Citizen Scholarships

Hopkins FireFighters Scholarship

Principals Leadership Award

Don Jobe Memorial Scholarship

up to 10 Breanna Page McPhall Memorial Scholarships

the department scholarships

and new this year the John Paul Myers Scholarship

We have started a scholarship in John’s name to honor his legacy. This will be an annual scholarship offered to graduating seniors from Hopkins High School. John graduated from Hopkins and served for many years on the Hopkins Board of Education.

Because John was a gifted builder who was passionate about building quality homes in our community, we would like to award this scholarship to a student pursuing training and education in the building trades. The amount to be awarded this year is $1000.00.

The application is due at 11:59pm on April 2nd.

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

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

Jaclynn 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

The 2022-2023 District and School Annual Education Reports are now available at www.hpsvikings.org. Hard copies are available in the school office.

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.