Monday, March 6th: G Day

Tuesday, March 7th: A Day

• Flex Block
• Course Selection for Students Begins (more details below)

Wednesday, March 8th: B Day

Thursday, March 9th: C Day

• Flex Block: MCAS Infrastructure Trial (10th Graders)
• Drama Production: The Women of Lockerbie at 4:00

• Drama Production: The Women of Lockerbie at 7:00

• Drama Production: The Women of Lockerbie at 7:00

Beginning Tuesday, March 7th at 2:30 pm the online request portal in PowerSchool will open for you to enter their course requests for the 2023 - 2024 school year. The portal will close on Wednesday, March 15th at 5:00 pm. Below are important links to the Program of Studies, PowerSchool instructions, and the Scheduling Documents/Timelines.

In addition, to assist you in making well-informed decisions, we have a helpful Time Management Calculator below. We encourage you to use this document when selecting courses to help outline the amount of time you are spending on all of your various commitments. We encourage you to review all the links below before making your course selections.

Over the past week, your teachers at the high school have submitted recommendations for you into PowerSchool. Our teachers are invested in this process and work collaboratively with their first semester colleagues when discussing the appropriate placement for you (if applicable). Teachers recommend courses and levels that both challenge you but that also offers you the best opportunity for success. We strongly encourage you to consider your teacher’s recommendations when signing up for courses. However, if you have not been recommended to take a course you were hoping to enroll in, please complete the Override Consideration form located in the Scheduling Documents/Timelines link below. You will be allowed one override request. Override forms are due by Friday, March 17th.

Please note that course requests can be entered from both the parent and student portal, but the data entered in one will overwrite the other. We recommend you collaborate with your parents and only enter requests under one account. And again, actually picking courses begins next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

2023-2024 Program of Studies

Course Selection Cheat Sheets (per grade)

Time Management Calculator

Scheduling Timeline/Documents

PowerSchool Instructions

In preparation for the MCAS ELA tests, which will take place beginning on March 28th and 29th, we will be conducting an infrastructure trial. The purpose of this trial is to better ensure that all technical issues are resolved prior to the actual test administration. This will occur on Thursday, March 9th during Flex block

Students should report to the following locations based on your last name, unless you have received notification of testing in a different location:

10th graders

Cafeteria = A - F

AC = G - Keeler

A322 = Kelley - Longman

A112 = Lotti - Moody

A312 = Morse - Paharik

A309 = Pandian - Renjith

A104 = Rivard - Sridharan

A323 = Srodawa - Vela-Garcia

A316 = Venkatram - Zinnack

In an effort to better ensure that the trial runs as smoothly as possible, please review the following reminders:

-Check that you have the Test Nav app on your computer. You can find this by accessing your launchpad and searching for Test Nav. If it is not present, please check in your HPS Self Service app and update your computer.

-If you have Siri enabled, please disable it during the testing window

-You should be upgraded to the new macOS Catalina before the MCAS testing dates to prevent any issues that could arise from having outdated macOS versions.

-It is also important that your device is charged and in good working condition. You will not be able to have other things open (i.e. Chrome, etc) while utilizing the Test Nav app.

-If you bring your own device, please use this link to install Test Nav on your computer. We will also have devices for you to use with this already installed.

Please let Mr. Pominville know if you have any questions or if you need any additional information. Thank you.

On December 12, 2022 the Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie Scotland in 1988 was arrested and extradited to the United States to stand trial. For many of the drama students it was the first they had heard of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, but it provided a bit of context for the play they were planning to audition for a few weeks later. The Women of Lockerbie, an award winning play written by Deborah Brevoort, takes the audience to the hills of Lockerbie seven years after the bombing and tells the story of a group of women fighting U.S. government bureaucracy to accomplish a stunningly simple, humane goal: washing and returning the clothes of the crash victims to their families. Cast and Crew have been hard at work since January 4th to bring this story to life.

Performances are March 9 at 4 PM and March 10 & 11 at 7 PM in the HHS Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased at the door or beginning February 20, online by clicking here. Additional information including the cast list and program information can be found on the HHS Drama Website.

Please Note: This play is not recommended for young children as some of the language is graphic.

Congratulations to the HHS National Merit Finalists! Picture below we have: Neil Abraham, Eli Calcagni, Albert Chen, and Maggie Joyce.

The HHS Jazz Ensemble performed at the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators Central Festival held at Nipmuc HS on March 1. The Jazz Ensemble earned a Gold Medal rating and an invitation to the state finals on March 25 in Norwood MA. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 2023 Science Fair Participants. Please see the link below to see results and photos from the day.

Congratulations to our Top 3 Projects:

1st Place: Electrolytic Extraction of Dawsonite from Ocean Water: Efficient Saltwater Mineral Recovery through Electrolysis by Dylan Striek, Rylee Blair, Disha Mudenur

2nd Place: Next Time-Step Pollution Level Prediction Using Custom Recurrent Neural Networks by Briana Mallouh, Tomo Oga, Avani Daga

3rd Place: Utilizing Hypermagnesemia to Understand the Impact of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents on Caenorhabditis Elegans: A Safe Novel Automated Model for Paralytic Drug Testing by Srilakshmi Venkatesan

Applications for the Senior Capstone Experience are due Monday, March 13th. To find the application and for more information, please check out the website below. If you have questions about what would be an acceptable format for the final product, please check out this document.

Hello Class of 2023, Can you believe that we’ve passed February break of our senior year? As our final semester comes to a close we have a busy yet exciting agenda planned. Senior week events like Capstone, 50 day celebration, Boat Cruise and many more are just around the corner. For information on dates, times and locations of upcoming events see this link. Also if you forgot to purchase a ticket for the Boat Cruise or Red Sox game, but would still like to purchase one email celder@hopkinton.k12.ma.us, dking@hopkinton.k12.ma.us, or any of the class officers as soon as you can.

Freshman-Sophomore class: Hollywood Spring Semi

Date: Friday, March 24th

Time: 6-9pm

Location: Athletic center

Tickets: Sold for $10 at lunch per person; $15 per person night of

March Book: The Invisible life of Addie LaRue. Meeting April 5th. Room A312 2:30-3:15.

There is interest in forming a "Justice for Ukraine" that discusses the war in Ukraine. The country has experienced a significant amount of hate and violence in the last year. The goal of the club would be to raise awareness and prevent normalization of the war, and hopefully organize fundraising events, the costs of which would go to the fight for peace and justice in Ukraine. There will be an initial interest meeting to find potential members this Monday, March 6th at 2:30 in room A205. Slava Ukraini!

Reach out to ajaparidze@hillers.org for more info!

Calling all photographers!

The Photo Club is having a photo contest this spring. All HHS students are welcome to submit their work for consideration. Whether you use your smartphone, a digital camera, or a film camera we want to see your best work. Each person can submit up to 10 photos. A juror will then anonymously pick winners in each of the categories as follows:

Best in Show

1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Color

1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Black & White

All submissions are due April 26th, 2023. Scan the QR code or visit this link to access more information and the submission form. Winners will be awarded a certificate and an amazing prize.

In a few weeks, The Harvard Independent, the university's oldest weekly newspaper, will be hosting their 2023 Harvard Journalism Academy (HJA) for aspiring journalists.

The Harvard Journalism Academy (HJA) will be a weekend-long program, complete with guest speakers, seminars, and workshops that offer an enriching opportunity for students to work directly with Harvard Independent writers and editors. During the conference, students will have the opportunity to learn about college journalism, see how high school journalism translates to college admissions, and explore the inner workings of a college paper.

The program will be held over the weekend of March 25th-26th. To apply, please fill out the application linked here. The schedule of the event is shared below. Please email president@harvardindependent.com with any questions.

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Learn more in a 1-hr "Taste of Imagine Corps", March 9 or 23, 2023 6:30-7:30 ET.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• DCU for Kids Scholarship: designed to assist outstanding students with the cost of this education; 3/3/23

• Rockland Trust Bank: to assist graduating seniors who reside in its member counties to assist w/plans to continue education; 3/6
  

• 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

• Progress Software Mary Szekely Scholarship for Women in Stem: for a student who identifies as a women; has financial need; exemplifies qualities of honoree,planning to major in computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems 3/6

• 2023 SMCAC Merit Scholarships: 3/13/23: awarded to a Black male/female accepted to a 2-4 year accredited institution of higher learning rewarding academic excellence and community service; various scholarships - must have a GPA of at least 2.8 for some or 3.0 for others. (See info in Naviance for details)

• 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

• Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship: to encourage and empower young women to assume future leadership roles in their colleges and universities, careers and communities. 3/15

• Middlesex Savings Bank James Lavoie Essay Contest: based on essay quality and academic criteria; 3.0 minimum GPA; community involvement, financial need; 3/24

• NSHSS Mental Health Awareness Scholarship: awarded to rising juniors and seniors for spreading awareness and affecting change regarding mental health 3/24

• NSHSS STEAM Scholarship: for seniors planning to major in a STEAM field (science/medicine, technology, engineering, arts or mathematics) 3/30

• 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

• South Asian Circle of Hopkinton STEM Scholarship- awarded to two females intending to pursue a career in the STEM field 4/4/23

• 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

• Hopkinton Farmers Market Association Scholarship: HHS Seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture healthy food systems, environmental studies, civics & Social justice 4/10

• 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

• Varsity Movers Scholarship: awards to an HHS senior who has started their own business, club, interested in entrepreneurial endeavors

• 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

• Hopkinton Music Association Scholarships: offering scholarships to graduating seniors who have participated in the music program at Hopkinton High School 4/14/23

• 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

• Blackstone Valley Wealth Management Scholarship: A child in a single-parent home who can display financial need who is planning to pursue higher education at a college or university.

• Dentist at Hopkinton Art Scholarship: student interested in continuing their art education at the collegiate level; 4/25/23

• Ed Flannery Jr Scholarship: awarded to any Hopkinton High School senior who completed at least one full season of Middle School Football. 4/25

• 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

• Tom Olen Memorial Fund Scholarship: to offer financial support for college expenses to a graduating senior who has been directly affected by cancer (this may include currently battling cancer, being a cancer survivor, having a parent, guardian, or sibling who is currently fighting cancer, or having lost a parent, guardian, or sibling to cancer); 5/1

• Catherine Philbin Memorial Scholarships: for Nursing Majors; 5/31/23

Are you dreaming about summer? If you're interested in summer enrichment in the visual arts now's the time to start planning. Many schools and colleges start the registration process for their programs now. Check out this list of intriguing summer opportunities.

Please note that some of these programs are geared for all high school age students while others cater to 11th & 12th grade students preparing for college. Also note that Hopkinton Public Schools does not endorse any of these programs so students and parents should thoroughly investigate any program before deciding to register or participate.

See the link below for more information.

Spring Sports Registration is now open! Be sure to register ASAP (and by 3/11 at the latest).

High School Programs include:

• Baseball
• Boys & Girls Lacrosse
• Softball
• Boys & Girls Tennis
• Boys, Girls & Unified Track
• Girls Golf (new program!)

Middle School Programs include:

• Baseball
• Softball
• Track & Field

Register using the link below!

Project Just Because is looking for community-oriented, high school students to join their Student Board! This is a great community service and leadership opportunity (and it would even look great on college applications!). Please fill out this Google form to apply, which is due on March 17th. If you have any questions, please email studentboardpresidents@projectjustbecause.org.

Hiller Nation - if you need an "H" flag to show your spirit, we have you covered. Hang it from your flag pole, wave it at games, car parade or give it as a grad gift. Get yours at this link. Flags will be in at the beginning of April and an email will be sent to those who ordered to arrange for pick up.

Hello High School Students,

Family Fling 2023, on March 25, 2023, is a fun-filled day of activities, food and togetherness for all ages. We need your help to make it a success. Please click on the link below to sign up to volunteer for a slot (or two).

Going to ski in Wachusett? Please use the code DON-HWC to benefit the Hopkinton Women's Club's many charitable endeavors, including scholarships for high school students!

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.