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A Message from Principal Ballard
Dear HHS parents and caregivers,
While we’ve had a chance to check in with many of our staff and scholars today, we want to be sure to share with our community how saddened we are by the recent Texas shooting and to provide support in every way that we can. It is unfathomable that we continue to see these types of acts of violence in our schools. It is difficult for anyone to not be impacted by tragedies like the one in Texas. Life is precious.
Today we asked our staff and scholars to give themselves permission to process the emotions of the events and to be okay with not being okay. We’ve encouraged scholars who need to meet with a social worker or counselor to visit the Wellness Center or touch base with their teacher. We acknowledge that many staff and families have been impacted by this recent tragedy. Please know that we are here for you and your scholar and we ask that we all continue to find ways to be there for each other.
We are also reminded that today is the 2nd year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd. This tragedy continues to create an intense awareness of the inequities that plague our nation. Unfortunately, these are inequities that we continue to grapple with in many aspects of our lives. It lends to how important it is to be there for one another in support.
We have reminded scholars all day that they are loved and we care about their safety. Throughout the day, we had a team located at the main entrance of the school to create an additional layer of support with increased supervision, checking passes, and connecting with scholars and families. We understand that we are in our final days of the school year, but please help us to reinforce expectations by reminding your scholar that this is not an open campus. Scholars leaving the building during the school day should have a pass or an excused absence. If you are granting permission for your scholar to leave for any reason, please contact our front office ahead of time. We ask for your partnership in keeping our scholars, staff, and Hopkins High School community safe.
I’m thankful that our scholars are surrounded by caring adults who go above and beyond each day to make meaningful connections. Thank you for your support and partnership.
In gratitude,
Principal Ballard
Final Weeks of School & June 3rd Busing
Monday, May 30, 2022
Memorial Day No School
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Regular school day and continuation of finals
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Normal schedule and continuation of finals
Thursday, June 2, 2022
High School Commencement for Seniors Asynchronous Learning for all Scholars
Friday, June 3, 2022
In-person option for make-up and work completion.
If your scholar takes the bus, they will need to take the bus for the 7:55 start time. There will not be a bus for the later morning pick-up. Your scholar will be able to meet with teachers on the day for work that needs to be made up.
Monday, June 6, 2022
In-person option for make-up and work completion. This day is mandatory for any scholar failing a class.
HHS Boys Soccer Fall 2022
Thinking about going out for Soccer in the fall of 2022? Here are some key dates to be aware of:
Captains practice will take place 2 weeks leading up to tryouts and is strongly encouraged but not mandatory:
August 1-4 (M-Th) from 9 -11 am at the High School
August 8-11 (M-Th) from 9-11 am at the High School
Tryouts are mandatory for any players wanting to be on a team (9th Grade, 10th grade, JV or Varsity).
August 15-19th - timing TBD but usually in the evening
If you would like to be added to the Boys Soccer communication, please send an e-mail to: Hopkinsboyssoccer@gmail.com to be added.
Minnesota State Week is June 21-24: A Great Time To Explore Colleges and Universities
The colleges and universities of Minnesota State will waive application fees during “Minnesota State Week,” set for June 21 - 24, 2022. It’s a great time for students who haven’t decided what they will do after graduation this spring to explore one or more of the 54 campuses that are part of Minnesota State.
More information related to this opportunity can be found here.
Prom 2022
Below contains important information and details regarding HHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM 2022:
Date & Time:
THIS Saturday, May 28, 2022 @ 7:30pm-11pm
Location:
International Market Square - 275 Market St, Minneapolis, MN
Theme:
A Night In Hollywood - dress is Formal.
Cost:
*$60 per person. This ticket fee includes the price of dinner. This year’s prom will include dinner and dessert catered by D'amico & Sons.
*For scholars who qualify for free and reduced lunch, tickets can be purchased for $30 on a separate link to be emailed to scholars by Principal Ballard. Only HHS scholars who were pre-approved to purchase tickets (via the email) at the discounted price point may purchase tickets using this link. Any scholar who is not pre-approved to purchase using the link will be re-funded and must purchase using the full-price link.
Where to Buy Tickets:
Tickets are still available to purchase online or in-person during Opportunity Hour. Student Council will be selling tickets during all Opportunity Hour blocks in the Mail Room, in the Main Office. Ticket purchases impact our ability to meet financial obligations to the venue. There will only be a limited number of tickets available next week, so please secure your spot asap.
Dates from Other Schools:
If scholars plan to bring a date from another school, please complete
this form prior to purchasing tickets. All guests must be current high
school students.
COVID-19 Updates
Hopkins Public Schools COVID-19 Dashboard remains live on our website. Please remember to have your child complete a daily health screening every day before attending school. It is very important that you keep your child home if they are experiencing any signs of illness.
Please note, our isolation and quarantine protocols have changed. We have shortened our isolation requirements to a five-day protocol for students who meet the requirements. You can review the changes here.
