Hopkins Middle School Newsletter
May 21st, 2021
Dress Code Reminders
With warmer weather approaching, the time for summer clothing has arrived. While fashion and dress is a way that many people express themselves and their unique personalities, sometimes the school environment is not an appropriate place for certain clothing styles.
Below are the Dress Code Rules. The entire Dress Code policy can be found in the Student Handbook. https://www.hpsvikings.org/wp-content/uploads/HMS-student-handbook-web-copy-20-21.pdf
1. Dress should be neat, clean, comfortable, and in good taste. Shoes will be worn at all times.
2. The wearing of hats and head coverings are prohibited in school. Exceptions may include Spirit Days keeping within the guidelines of that specific Spirit Day.
3. If poor personal hygiene becomes disruptive to the educational environment, parents will be contacted, and appropriate steps to resolve the issue will be taken.
4. Non-prescription sunglasses will not be worn in the school building.
5. Shirts need to be appropriate: Tops that expose the midriff, cleavage, back, or bare sides (such as muscle shirts, tank tops, or cut-off t-shirts) are considered inappropriate. Sleeveless shirts must be a minimum of a hand’s width wide on the shoulder. Strapless tops are not allowed.
6. Skirt/Skort/Shorts length must come to a minimum of the student’s fingertips when arms are naturally at the side.
7. Clothing must not be too tight, too short, too sheer, or too revealing whether standing or seated, this includes tights and leggings, that may be deemed inappropriate by an administrator. If you choose to wear these items where the outline of private body parts is noticeable, a long top must fully cover all students' privy parts.
8. Clothing that allows undergarments to be seen is not allowed. This includes pants with holes and “sagging” pants.
9. Any article of clothing that graphically depicts anything in poor taste (i.e. tobacco/alcohol products or advertisements, profanity, etc.) will not be allowed.
10. Coats and backpacks shall remain in a student’s locker.
8th Grade Graduation Details
Please RSVP if your 8th Grade Student is participating in the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.
Attention 8th Grade Parents
https://www.hpsvikings.org/wp-content/uploads/HPS-Communication-Spring-2021.pdf
Congratulations to March and April's Students and Citizens of the Month!
Attention ALL 7th grade students:
All late or missing work is due on June 1st by the end of the school day. Anything turned in after that date will not be counted in the final grade.
5K Volunteers
All middle school students will be running/walking the 5K. Make sure you have a water and wear proper shoes and clothing.
HOPKINS DISTRICT LIBRARY
We are OPEN and READY for Summer!
Current Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
Saturday from 10:00 AM -1:00 PM.
Summer Hours:
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM -8:00 AM
Tuesday and Friday 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM -1:00 PM.
We love to have students in the library! They are always welcome. We have lots of comfy seating, wifi, and public computers. Our wifi is also accessible from outside of the building from the parking lot, in case there is ever a need after hours. Additionally, we have mobile hotspots available for check out.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
We are just about to begin Summer Reading!
Our big "kick-off/sign-up day" on Tuesday, June 1st.
Yearbook order forms are available in the office
The HMS yearbook needs photos of students! Do you have pictures of your student at school activities- games, meets, tournaments? If so, please send in your photos to KathAlem@hpsvikings.org. Thanks so much in advance. Please help make this year’s yearbook memorable!
Electronic Devices
Cell phones are to be turned off and kept in their lockers during the school day. Cell phones that are used during the school day will be confiscated and must be picked up by a parent.
If a student needs to contact a parent/guardian, they can go to the office to either use their cell phone or call from the office phone. If a parent needs to reach a student, they can leave a message for their student with the office.
Hopkins Middle School
Email: stepcaul@hpsvikings.org
Website: hpsvikings.org
Location: Hopkins Middle School, 215 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 793-7407
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopkinsMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @hpsmiddleschool
Office Business
ATTENDANCE
Please call the Middle School office at (269) 793-7407 within 24 hours of your students' absence. You may leave a message on our voicemail system day or night. When reporting illness, please inform the secretary of the type of symptoms your child is experiencing (fever, sore throat, ect.). If your child is absent 2 days or more, you may request homework. If your student is absent only 1 day, homework may be picked up from their teachers the following day. You may also email absences to jennhitc@hpsvikings.org.
PHONE CALLS
Telephones in the office are to be used for illness and emergencies only.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Please report all immunizations that your child has had so we are able to keep our school records up to date. All new students and all 6th graders must be completely up to date on all immunizations. Contact the HMS office if you have any questions.
MEDICATION
ALL medications needing to be dispensed to students must be supplied from home. The school does not provide any type of medication. All prescription medication must be provided in a pharmacy labeled bottle. Tylenol/Aspirin must be brought to the office in an unopened bottle. All students requiring any type of medication must have a medication form completed by their parents and on file in the office.
CHANGES in Phone Numbers, Home Address & E-Mail
Please inform the office any time there are changes in your address or phone numbers. We need to have this information so we can update our records and successfully contact you if needed.
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.
Hopkins Middle School Contact Information
ADMINISTRATION: E-mail Address
Scott Stockwell, Principal scotstoc@hpsvikings.org
Pat O’Dell, Dean of Students patrodel@hpsvikings.org
Todd Crook, Counselor toddcroo@hpsvikings.org
Tamara Johnston, Counselor tamajohn@hpsvikings.org
Jennifer Hitchcock, Secretary jennhitc@hpsvikings.org
Jennifer Johnston, Social Worker jennjohn@hpsvikings.org
Stephanie Caulder SRC Coordinator stepcaul@hpsvikings.org
STAFF:
Aleman, Kathleen kathalem@hpsvikings.org
Barry, Joseph josebarr@hpsvikings.org
Bisbee, Kailee kailbisb@hpsvikings.org
Byville, Suzanne suzabyvi@hpsvikings.org
Dana, Katie kathdana@hpsvikings.org
Dykstra, Krystal krysdyks@hpsvikings.org
Fisher, Mark markfish@hpsvikings.org
Megan Barg meganbarg@hpsvikings.org
Hazen, Rick rickhaze@hpsvikings.org
Irwin, Julie juliirwi@hpsvikings.org
Kerber, Brian briakerb@hpsvikings.org
Klumpp, Molly mollklum@hpsvikings.org
Kok, Wendy wendkok@hpsvikings.org
Oaster, Jacob jacooast@hpsvikings.org
Osborne, Craig craiosbo@hpsvikings.org
Reszka, Richard richresz@hpsvikings.org
Rynsburger, T.J. tjryns@hpsvikings.org
Schoonveld, Missy missscho@hpsvikings.org
Scudder, Mack mackscud@hpsvikings.org
Smith, Julie julismit@hpsvikings.org
Tomaszewski, Katelyn katetoma@hpsvikings.org
VerMerris, Steve stevverm@hpsvikings.org
Weibel, Alexis alexweib@hpsvikings.org
Weick, Pat patweic@hpsvikings.org
Williams, Jessica jesswill@hpsvikings.org