
Hopkins High School
January 2023
Salutations and Happy New Year to all!
As we begin the new calendar year, I would like to alert you to a couple of events that will be happening. One is in a couple of weeks and the other is in February.
Event One: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 18 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Your child will be half way through the second trimester and a conversation with their teachers would be appropriate. These conversions can address issues or affirm a job well done. Either way, it lets your child know how much you value their education and future.
Event Two: SAT Seminars for Juniors will be held on Wednesday, February 15 and Wednesday, February 22. We are still working out the details of these two half day seminars that will prepare our Junior for their State testing. These sessions will address the importance of doing well on the tests, describe and allow practice on test questions, and build confidence about the process. Those students who would like to have more preparation can come to any of the four after school sessions that will be provided. More information will be provided with progress reports given at Parent/Teachers Conferences.
Both of these events address the importance Hopkins Public Schools places on academic achievement. Hopkins High School staff works to protect your child physically, emotionally and academically.
Yours in Education,
Ken Szczepanski, HHS Principal
Counselor Corner
Last Names A - K Ms. Wagenfuehr
Last Names L - Z Mr. Crook
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SENIORS
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
*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
HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 2022-2023 YEARBOOK ORDER FORM
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
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
Ski Club
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
Teacher Contact Information
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
Hopkins High School
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.