HHS Student Memo
Week of January 30th - February 3rd
Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 30th: A Day
- First Day of Semester 2!
Tuesday, January 31st: B Day
- Flex Block: Seal of Biliteracy Information Session (more info below)
Wednesday, February 1st: C Day
Thursday, February 2nd: D Day
- Flex Block
Seal of Biliteracy/AAPPL Testing
Dear Junior & Senior Parents/Guardians:
We are pleased to announce that Hopkinton High School will be granting the state-sponsored Seal of Biliteracy award to qualified graduating seniors this year. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in language study, granting students highly deserved recognition for demonstrating proficiency (writing, speaking, and reading comprehension) in at least two languages. Students are eligible to earn the Seal if they are a junior or senior and have been studying a world language since middle school, or if they are a native or heritage speaker of another language.
All students who demonstrate scores of “intermediate high” or above in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the language tested and have an MCAS score in English Language Arts of 472 or above, will be eligible for The Seal. Students who score “advanced low” or above in the language tested, and have a score of 501 or above on the English Language Arts MCAS will be eligible for the Seal with Distinction.
Hopkinton High School will be using an exam called the Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) to determine our students’ proficiency levels in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Portuguese, and Spanish. There is no cost to juniors or seniors for this exam, and it is optional. If your student is a speaker of a language other than those offered on the AAPPL exam, there are other exams they can take in order to be eligible for the Seal. These exams are optional and also at no cost to interested juniors and seniors. All exams for the Seal of Biliteracy will be given in school on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and Thursday, March 2, 2023, with a make-up date of Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Students will test in the morning on these days and return to class once they have completed the specific components given on those days. Seniors who took a Seal of Biliteracy exam last year, and would like to retake certain components of the exam, can do that as well on these dates.
Students interested in taking an exam for the Seal of Biliteracy should plan to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, during FLEX block. During this meeting, students will receive additional information about these exams and have the opportunity to sign up for the actual exam. If you are interested in taking an entire exam or at least one component for the Seal of Biliteracy, please use this link to express your interest. Note that this link does not sign a student up for any exam.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Evan Bishop, Principal
Ashley Bell, District World Language Subject Matter Leader (abell@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)
Jennifer Cuker, Director of English Language Acquisition, Equity & Access (jcuker@hopkinton.k12.ma.us)
Poetry Out Loud
Congratulations to the Poetry Out Loud contestants Juliet Findlen, Jude Shorbaji, Emily Evans, Nida Syed (Westboro) and Josh Jones who participated at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts contest. The POL winner, Emily Evans, will be back at the HCA to compete at the Semi Finals on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Robotics
Congrats @HopkintonHS Team 2602 H on your @VEXRobotics @REC_FoundationDesign Award! #STEM #omgrobots
Congrats @HopkintonHS Teams 2602 D+H on partnering up to win the whole @VEXRobotics @REC_Foundation Tournament! #STEM #omgrobots #Champs
Class of 2023
Introducing the Senior Capstone Experience. This is a self-directed learning and growth opportunity for seniors. Please see the website for more information, and to access the application. There will be a question seminar on Tuesday, January 31, during flex block in the library.
Class of 2025 & Class of 2026
Save the date!! The Class of '25 and the Class of '26 are hosting a semi-formal dance for freshman and sophomores on Friday, March 24th; the Spring Semi. More information coming soon!
HOSA
Project Sleep Uncovered
Sleep disorders awareness event - open to all ages!
When: January 28, 2023
Where: Hopkinton Public Library Large Event Room
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Project Just Because Club
Got unwanted holiday gifts? Donate them to an important cause! All items must be unopened and nonperishable i.e. nail polish, clothes, unopened toys. Got no gifts but still wanna donate? Create a gift basket! All donations will go to the Hopkinton Project Just Because Spring Auction. Bring all donations to Room A301. PROJECT JUST BECAUSE. Helping families in need from the heart.
Multicultural Night
The Diversity Club and Ambassadors Club are excited to announce that we are hosting a Multicultural Night on February 8 @ 6 pm in the Hopkinton High School cafeteria! There will be delicious food, music, and performances from countries all around the world. Bring your family and friends from HHS to celebrate culture and Diversity together- and feel free to wear your own cultural clothing! The Diversity Club and the Ambassadors Club are excited to see you there!
For more information email @ hhsdiversityclub@hillers.org
Animal Rights Club
WHEN: February 1st at 2:30 PM
WHERE: room A322
Join us to make no-sew blankets to donate to animals at Baypath
Community service hours will be given to participants!
Please fill out this form if interested
Contact us at skarim@hillers.org or hthompson@hillers.org with any questions
Project Just Because Club
Events - Help us plan and execute fundraising events! All proceeds from our events go to helping Project Just Because provide aid to as many people in need as possible.
We learn...leadership, money management, public relations, advertising
YOU GET VOLUNTEER HOURS!
Meetings - Every Friday in A301 (Mme. Wetterlow's room) after school.
Contact Us: bgill@hillers.org or cvijay@hillers.org
Community Service Club
Need service hours? Community Service Club is currently collecting donations for Serenity House, a local nonprofit that helps women battling substance abuse. They are looking for new pillows and pillowcases, new/gently used sheets, women's conditioner, women's shampoo, and body wash. Each item donated is worth 1/2 an hour of volunteering. There is a bin in the atrium, and it will be up until Wednesday, February 15.
Marginal
MARGINAL: Annual Senior Write-Is Contest
Seniors: Submit your best writing to HHS's Literary Magazine
First Prize: $40 Amazon Card
Second Prize: $20 Amazon Card
DUE: The Monday after Midterms
Check out this website for more information and how to submit your work.
SAAG
About SAAG:
SAAG is the South Asian Affinity Group of Hopkinton High School. We pride ourselves in sharing the South Asian culture within the Hopkinton community to further foster connections within the community. SAAG at HHS connects South Asian students and allies to promote diversity and create a safe space for all minority students.
The Fundraiser:
This fundraiser will send money and donations to Netra Vidyalaya School for the Blind in Andhra Pradesh, India. We will send sweet and salty plates of delicious typical Indian snacks and homemade rose tea (chai). Attached is the flyer with a description of what we will be selling. Here is the link to order.
The Science of Well-Being for Teens
A recent survey found that 37% of teens say they have poor mental health. This 6-week course aims to curb this mental health crisis by bringing together the best insights from Dr. Laurie Santos’ popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. In this course, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how to thrive in high school and beyond. The lessons along with short weekly ‘happiness homework’ assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice. The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits. Parents, teachers, and other professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course beneficial.
Note: This course does not confer Yale University grade, credit or student status.
Harvard Medical School MEDScience Summer 2023 Program
HMS MEDscience Summer 2023 Applications Now Open!
Curious about medicine, biomedical research, or forensics science?
Your path to a career in the sciences could begin at Harvard Medical School! Explore your passions and have a transformative experience at Harvard Medical School MEDscience Summer Programs - immersive, innovative, inspiring programs for high school students!
MEDscience@HMS students are immersed in true-life medical simulations and are exposed to medical career opportunities. Students will learn how to diagnose and treat illnesses, delve into body systems, and learn clinical skills like suturing, IV's, and intubation.
MEDscienceLAB students will discover how the clinical and the research aspects of medicine are interconnected. Performing biomedical lab procedures like DNA extractions, PCR and Gel Electrophoresis, ELISA, and bioinformatics analysis, students will learn how team-based research impacts healthcare. Experience a new perspective on medicine!
MEDscienceLAB Forensics students will explore a simulated crime scene, perform hands-on investigative techniques and learn lab techniques, to examine and analyze crime scene evidence to solve a crime. Gain critical-thinking, teamwork and collaboration skills as you discover the integral role forensic scientists have in criminal investigations!
Meet healthcare professionals, explore careers, and be inspired!
Practice critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills - skills needed for school, work, and life!
Think without limits, learn with confidence!
MetroWest College & Career Fair
The MetroWest College and Career Fair will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9:00 – 12:00 pm at the Ashland High School located at 65 E. Union Street in Ashland, MA. The college and career fair is free and open to the public.
The fair will give students and parents from MetroWest area high schools the opportunity to speak with representatives from over 100 colleges, universities and gap-year options, as well as provide students with an opportunity to engage with professionals from over 50 unique careers. In addition, there will be ongoing speakers to discuss topics such as the college application process, financial aid and SAT/ACT’s.
For more information regarding the MetroWest College and Career Fair and a complete listing of participating colleges please go to: http://www.mwccf.org.
PreACT at HHS - March 25th
Sophomores are encouraged to take the PreACT on Saturday morning, March 25th at Hopkinton High School.
The PreACT® offers sophomores an early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college ready. Students who take the PreACT in grade 10 and the PSAT in grade 11 will be able to compare tests and scores to make an educated decision on which admissions test to prepare for in the college admissions process.
Students should bring the completed registration form with the $35 fee (Cash or check made payable to Hopkinton Student Activities) to the Counseling Office by March 10th.
Students taking the PreACT must arrive at HHS at 7:30 a.m.. The test begins at 8 a.m. Students will need their calculators, #2 pencils (not mechanical) and a snack for the break. Dismissal from the test will be between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Students who have been approved for test accommodations, such as extended time, should denote so on their registration form. Students with extended time will be dismissed between 12:45 and 1:15 p.m.
This is the ONLY administration of the PreACT this year.
College Admissions Panel for Juniors and Their Parents
The Hopkinton High School Counseling Department is sponsoring a College Admissions Panel for Juniors and Their Parents on Thursday night, March 2nd, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the HHS Auditorium. Please note that this evening is for GRADE 11 STUDENTS as well as their PARENTS! We hope you will be able to attend as some very valuable topics will be covered by our panel of college admissions representatives. Our panel will include Owen Grover from Boston College, Eli Beberman from WPI, Douglas Seed from UMASS Lowell, and Larry Thode from Dean College.
We hope to see you there!
Summer 2023 Internship Info Sessions
Due to the popularity of making the last two year's Info Sessions easily accessible through Zoom, we plan to continue to host virtually again for the 2023 season.
All sessions begin at 7pm and should last no longer than an hour. If you are unable to make any of these dates, please email Emily Manz for a recording of the session.
The 2023 dates are: Tuesday, January 24; Thursday, February 16; Wednesday, March 10; and Thursday, April 6.
REGISTER for a Summer 2023 Internship Info Session HERE.
Scholarships
Seniors: Check out the scholarships now available in Naviance. There are scholarships for every student! You can find scholarships for academics, athletics, financial needs, career paths, volunteer service, music, the arts, STEM, students in a single parent household, as well as overcoming challenges.
Feel free to contact Mrs. O’Loughlin in the Counseling Office if you would like any assistance in finding scholarships that meet your specific qualifications.
Here is a partial list of the local/regional scholarships with their due dates - please check Naviance for a full list of scholarships. TIP: for local/regional scholarships, type “Hopkinton” into the search bar to filter for scholarships.
Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship: assist worthy young men and women, to acquire higher education in colleges, commercial, technical & professional education institutions with a view of becoming competent, self-reliant productive citizens 1/23/23
Big Y Scholarship: regional; recognizes academic merit and achievement 2/1/23
Henry David Thoreau Scholarship; Applicants must have strong academic qualifications and a commitment to the environmental field. 2/1/23
Order Sons/Daughters of Italy/Grand Lodge of Massachusetts: Criteria: Scholastic Ability, Character and Activities; 2/14/23
Red Pine Scholarship: students from low- to middle-income families in Massachusetts who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive colleges as freshmen in the fall of 2023; 2/15/23
MassCPA's Emerging Scholars Award: for a senior intending to study Accounting; 2/17/23
GFW Scholarships for Business, Healthcare, Music, Art, and Education: 3/1/23
DCU for Kids Scholarship: designed to assist outstanding students with the cost of this education; 3/3/23
Hopkinton Basketball Association Scholarship: for any college-bound senior who participated in the Hopkinton Basketball Association Program (NOT required to have continued to play on high school); 3/10/23
Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse Scholarship: selected based on their contribution to the girls lacrosse community and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom; 3/15/23
NPC Centennial Scholarships: advocating to make the cost of a higher education more affordable to more women; 3/15/21
Rotary Education Fund of Framingham (need based/merit based): 3/15/23
Rebekah Assembly: 3/31/23: Applicants should provide details of their community, volunteer, and academic success as well as providing a personal statement explaining your goals and financial status etc.
Journalism Education Foundation of NE Scholarship: support young people who plan to pursue a career in the newspaper industry; 3/31/23
Hopkinton Women’s Club Scholarship:(need based/merit based); 4/3/23
Hopkinton Women’s Club Mary McDonough Scholarship:(community service); 4/3/23
Hopkinton Teachers Association: Open to all HHS students; 4/5/23
Hopkinton Area Land Trust Scholarship: for a student interested in pursuing a career in conservation or the environmental sciences; (4/5/23)
Hopkinton Running Club: to an outstanding senior who has demonstrated an interest in the sport of running; 4/8/23
Evan Girardi Memorial Scholarship: graduating student from Hopkinton High School, who is a resident of Hopkinton and who will attend an accredited Catholic institution of higher education (essay); 4/10/23
HPTO Scholarship: to senior who demonstrates the spirit of volunteerism; 4/10/23
Lauren Anderson Memorial Scholarship: 4/11/23: An essay reflecting your high school experiences and how they have shaped your future plans is required
Korean Presbyterian Church: to two outstanding seniors based on academic achievement, commitment to community service, and strong moral character. Preference given to student whose parent works for the town of Hopkinton or in a public service profession
HHS Drama Scholarship: graduating seniors who have participated in the drama program at HHS; 4/13/23
HHS Student Council Scholarship: to a senior w/ a strong dedication/passion to an extracurricular activity, job or out-of-school commitment; 4/13/23
John “Jack” & Helen O’Brien Memorial Scholarship: to a student who is pursuing a degree in education; 4/13/23
Mary Korbey Memorial Scholarship: to a senior who exemplifies and embraces Mary's passion for athletics and who have made meaningful contributions to their community’ 4/13/23
Canty’s Underdogs: 4/14/23: Applicants will have demonstrated good character, kindness and empathy towards others; may have also overcome health challenges, had to work really hard on school work and/or overcome obstacles.
Edmund Aubrey Doyle Scholarship by the Hopkinton Boosters: awarded to a senior athlete who has participated in a varsity sport during HS in honor of the late Edmund Aubrey Doyle; 4/14/23
Hopkinton Marathon Fund Scholarship: 4/14/23: applicants must have demonstrated a willingness to give his/her best effort in academics and extracurricular activities, submit an essay of 200 words or less describing what athletics and extracurricular activities has meant to you, and lettered in at least one varsity sport in high school
Patricia Spinks Art Scholarship: 4/14/23; awarded to a senior who has participated in the arts program at HHS
Hopkinton PolyArts Scholarship: 4/14/23: awarded to a senior going on to study fine or applied arts (painting, ceramics, sculpting, drama, music, creative writing, fashion/interior design at a college or university
Hopkinton Garden Club: to seniors interested in the fields of Horticulture, Flori-culture, Landscape Design, Forestry, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, and related fields; 4/22/23
Dentist at Hopkinton Art Scholarship: student interested in continuing their art education at the collegiate level; 4/25/23
Linda Karner Memorial Scholarship - 4/25/23: awarded to a senior who has in some way been associated with the Hopkinton Wrestling Program within their time at HHS
Navigator Achievement Award: to graduating seniors who have current or past involvement in special education or related services. 4/25/23
Jane Welzel Athletic Scholarship: awarded to a graduating female athlete who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Applicants must submit a short essay describing " The Impact Sports Has Had on My Life".; 4/26/23
Lou & Cathy White Memorial Scholarship: open to students going into the healthcare profession; 4/26/23
Annette Joyce Flohr Memorial Scholarship: Established to support and encourage students who intend to pursue a career in medicine, medical research, education, social work, ecology or veterinary medicine; 4/27/23
Hopkinton Police Association will award a scholarship to a graduating senior based on financial need, scholastic achievement, and extra-curricular activity; 4/28/23
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund: offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic excellence, a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society, good character, and a strong work ethic. 5/1/23
Catherine Philbin Memorial Scholarships: for Nursing Majors; 5/31/23
Marginal Literary Magazine Art Contest
MARGINAL ART CONTEST
DUE: The Tuesday after Midterms
Anyone may submit using this Google Form. All media welcome. Multiple submissions encouraged Win Prizes! Get published in HHS's Award-winning Literary Magazine!
2022-2023 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay Application
Purpose of Scholarship:
In accordance with National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s (NIAAA) purpose to promote, facilitate, and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vital role of interscholastic athletics in the educational system, this scholarship program will foster and acknowledge the partnership between the NIAAA and secondary education. The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and citizenship attributes of high school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life.
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a Senior
2. Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following:
- minimum of B+ average;
- Ranked in the top 25% of class;
- ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)
3. Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport
4. Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports
5. Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application
6. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director
7. School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association
8. The principal or athletic director must sign the application to insure that the academic information submitted is accurate
9. Due Date: February 10, 2023. All materials must be emailed to our MSSADA Secretary at mssadasecretary@gmail.com a hard copy can be mailed to Tania Rich, MSSADA Secretary, Nashoba Regional HS, 12 Green Road, Bolton, MA 01740.
MSSADA will award $500 to the male and female winners for Massachusetts.
HPTO - Class of 2024 Post Prom Committee
Beginning February 1st get your tickets to participate in the March 31-Day Calendar Draw and support the Class of 2024 Post Prom! Tickets are available to purchase through February 28, 2023.
For $10, you can purchase a calendar draw ticket for a chance to win up to 31-daily great prizes, or for $50, you can buy into the 31-day daily draw PLUS have a chance to win TWO Taylor Swift concert tickets! (concert to be held on May 19th). Come find us outside the cafeteria during lunch block on February 3rd to buy tickets.
For details or to purchase tickets on line visit bit.ly/2024CalendarDraw
HCA Teen Advisory Board Open Mic Social
for live music, friends, and food... check out the OPEN-MIC Social
Organized by and for teens
Only a $5 fee for entrance with food!
where? Hopkinton Center for the Arts
when? February 5th, 4:30 PM
For questions, email cggraz@gmail.com
To register or for tickets, check out this link.
Ambassador Girl Scout Troop 68243
HHS Juniors: Ava Pappalardo, Sabrina Russo, Charlotte Schuster, Holly Thompson
OUR MISSION: We are working with the Metrowest chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), an organization which provides beds, complete with bedding, for children in need. Our troop has already made blankets to donate to this organization. In April, we will help build beds for delivery to children ages 3-17 in our local area.
“At SHP, we fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs.”
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please donate items from the wish list below and drop off in the HHS lobby anytime from Monday, January 23rd to Friday, February 17th.
Donations:
• New Twin Size Sheets and Pillows
• New Twin Size Solid-Color Sheets
• New Twin Size Blankets for Kids (esp. in need of tween character blankets like Disney, Paw Patrol, Batman, Spiderman, Star Wars etc.)
With Gratitude, Girl Scout Troop 68243
Ava Pappalardo, Sabrina Russo, Charlotte Schuster, & Holly Thompson
If you have any questions just email us here @: hopgstroop68243@gmail.com
Hopkinton Women's Club
HAVE FUN SKIING AND SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES
Pass this code on to everyone you know: DON-HWC
How to Use: Go online at Wachusett mountain and purchase your tickets and/or Beginner Package for any day during the season. On the payment screen enter the code in the Coupon box. Be sure to Update the Cart.
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will receive a check at the end of the season and use the funds to support local charities, including scholarships.
Women's Studies Book Club
Interested in reading texts specifically focused on women's studies?
Join the Women's Studies Book Club!
Group discussions focused on...
- recognizing amazing women of the past who were overlooked by historians
- current impact of hidden misogyny in society
Who can join? The book club is open to students of all genders!
When? Meetings are held once to twice a month on the weekends to discuss the book
Current read! Atomic Women: The Untold Stories of the Scientists Who Helped Create the Nuclear Bomb by Roseanne Montillo
Contact Ms. Breen (sbreen@hopkinton.k12.ma.us) or Vienna Rivard (vrivard@hillers.org) to join!
HPTO
The high-flying Harlem Wizards are coming to Hopkinton! The HPTO is hosting the Wizards at Hopkinton High School's Athletic Center on Wednesday, 2/1 for a night of fun and laughs. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the game begins at 7:00 pm. Tables will be set up with concessions and merchandise. Gather your friends, family or teammates! You must come to cheer on our very own Hopkinton School Staff as they take on the Harlem Wizards. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance! Below is the link!