Hopkins Middle School Newsletter
May 13th, 2022
Hello everyone,
Congratulations to the HMS Photo Contest Finalists!
Three professional Michigan photographers were gracious enough to lend their time to judge this year's competition. The judges were asked to look for the very best black and white photos that included the following; clarity and crispness of image quality, advanced lighting techniques, and an artistic theme represented through student voice.
Out of the 75 photographs submitted, the top HMS finalists are:
Sutton Collier, 7th grade
Jillian Erickson, 8th grade
Chloe Evans, 6th grade
Adrienne Granger, 8th grade
Joy Hiemstra, 6th grade
Rebekah Herrick, 7th grade
Maddy Johnson, 7th grade
Grady Johnston, 6th grade
Kaylee Katje, 7th grade
Chase Laarman, 8th Grade
Alayna Mohnke, 6th grade
Eleanore Pogodzinski, 6th grade
Tuesday Stevens, 6th grade
Kaiden VanderWeg, 6th grade
Congratulations to the finalists!
Also, thank you to all the talented artists that submitted photos to this year's contest. The top 3 winners will be announced through email on Monday, May 16th.
1st prize-$50, 2nd prize-$30, 3rd prize-$20.
Please take a minute to watch the slideshow of this year's top finalists and their photographs below:
Thank you to Ms. Dana for all your hard work and continued dedication to our students!
Dress Code Reminders
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
As the weather warms up, finally, it is understandable that students wish to dress in cooler clothing. Please be reminded that HMS does have a dress code policy in place.
Show GOOD CHARACTER!!
Hopkins Middle School (HMS) is constantly striving to provide the best possible environment for student learning and achievement. This is a reminder to parents and students of the clothing guidelines as described in the student handbook, which is available here and online at www.hpsvikings.org. Our standards regarding these policies will be administered consistently. Student attire can have a significant effect on learning and behavior. To avoid any negative impact on our students’ learning, clothing must cover the body sufficiently and avoid attracting excessive attention or causing disruptions.
Below is an excerpt from the Student Handbook as it pertains to the dress code.
Dress Code - HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2021/2022 (Revised 7/28/20) Student Handbook
Students are expected to keep themselves properly groomed and neatly dressed at all times. An individual’s appearance has a bearing on how he/she acts and how others react. Neatness of appearance and cleanliness of a person reflects an expression of pride of one’s self and in one’s community. Dress should be neat, clean, decent and appropriate for the learning situation. Any form of dress which is considered contrary to good hygiene or which is disruptive or distracting to the purpose of the school will not be permitted. Students will be asked to change into appropriate attire. If attire is not available, the school will provide.
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 is prohibited in school. Exceptions may include Spirit Days.
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 are noticeable, a long top must cover all a student’s private parts fully.
8. Clothing that allows undergarments to be seen are 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.
NOTE: Interpretation of the Dress Code is left to the discretion of school staff members. Any form of extreme or conspicuous dress that disrupts the educational process will be subject to corrective action and/or disciplinary action see page 10 for consequences. Students in violation of the dress code will not be permitted to attend regular classes until properly dressed.
Food Service Updates
Families of Hopkins Public Schools:
Beginning with the first day of school for the 2022-23 school year, school meals will no longer be free to all students. Congress did NOT pass the waivers to continue free meals to all students. We will go back to applications to determine free and reduced meal eligibility. Those applications will be available after July 1st. We strongly encourage all families to fill out the applications on-line to ease the process, information will be in your back to school packet.
Rhonda Sapp
5K Fun Run
The Middle School Phys. Ed Department is in need of volunteers to help operate the Annual 5K Fun Run. The event will be held on May 18th, 2022. (Rain date May 19th) We are looking for volunteers from 7:15 AM to 12:00 PM. You can volunteer for all or part of the event.
If you are interested in volunteering for the this fun, annual event, please contact at rickhaze@hpsvikings.org or mollklum@hpsvikings.org.
Thank you for your help,
Rick Hazen
Molly Klumpp
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.
Important Dates:
May 13 - Middle School Band Concert 6:30 PM
May 13 - Skate Party 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
May 14 - Annual Senior Parade 7:00PM - Line up at HCC starts at 5:30 PM
May 16 - BOE Regular Meeting @ HES 6:00 pm
May 17 - Choir and Art Show
May 18 - Annual School Wide 5K Run (Rain Date May 19)
May 20 - Middle School Dance
May 25 - 6th Grade Whitecaps Field Trip (return by 1:53)
May 25 - Protect Young Eyes Assemblies
May 27 - High School Graduation
May 30 - No School Memorial Day
May 31 - 8th Grade Field Trip to the ACATECH
June 1 - 8th Grade Graduation 1:00 pm
June 2 - ½ day - Tentative Partners meeting
June 3 - ½ Day - Netbook return, Last day of school
June 20 - BOE Budget Hearing @5:45pm
June 20 - BOE Regular Meeting @ Hopkins Elementary 6:00 pm
Additional Resources and Helpful Links
Hopkins Middle School
Email: scotstok@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
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.