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Committed to Quality Education for Our Children's Future D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2, 2 0 1 1 From the Principal.

1 Committed to Quality Education for Our Children's Future D e c e m b e r , From the Principal. It s once again the season to reflect upon all the things in our lives for which we have gratitude. Working with our great students, parents, and community is a privilege for which I am deeply grateful. I wish you and your family a joyous holiday. Yours In Education, Ken Szczepanski, Principal Student Council Holiday Teddy Bear and Stuffed Animal Drive December New items (with tags still on) will be collected and donated to Allegan General Hospital to comfort children who are in the hospital. Items will be collected in various classrooms that will be announced later. SAVE THE DATE! Parent/Teacher Conferences- Jan p.m. BLOOD DRIVE WEDS. DECEMBER :45 PM HHS CAFETERIA Hosted by Hopkins NHS Give the Gift of Life this Holiday Season! Viking Pride = Community Spirit! The Student Council/FFA Holiday Canned Food Drive was a great success! Students collected 3002 food and personal care items. FFA created baskets and delivered them locally, and the remaining items were donated to local food pantries.

2 P a g e 2 Scholarship Information The counselors will be sending you scholarship information via so please check your s frequently! You may also check the bulletin board in the counseling office for upcoming scholarship opportunities. College Application Reminder Students who are planning on going to college and have not yet applied need to A.S.A.P.!! The scholarship deadline for most colleges was December 1st. However, those who have not applied yet still can. The sooner the better! Unsure about post-secondary options? Counseling News Upcoming College Visits Kendall College of Art and Design Dec. 6 12:10 p.m. Please sign up in the office if you would like to speak with a representative while they are in our building. Financial Aid If you're planning to attend college next fall, January is the time to begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Information from the FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid programs grants, loans and work-study. Parents can submit the FAFSA as early as January 1 st however the deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1st. You can access the FAFSA: online at or; for a paper copy call FED-AID ( ) Make sure you check financial aid deadlines! The FAFSA will list deadlines for federal and state aid. Also check the requirements at the colleges you're interested in applying to. Some require additional financial aid forms. Please see your high school counselor for any questions you have regarding college applications or financial aid. NEED A RETAKE OR A PRACTICE RUN? The next national ACT test date is Feb. 9th, The regular registration deadline is Jan. 11 th and the late registration deadline is Jan. 18 th. Online registration and test date information are available at Students can practice for the ACT test by visiting one of the many college test prep links found on the counseling website under academics. See your high school counselor! Counseling Website Check us out for up-to-date information such as, upcoming tests, college visits, and scholarship opportunities and much more! Visit: PLAN We will be administering the PLAN test to all tenth graders sometime on Tuesday, March 12. This is a pre-act test that helps prepare students for taking the ACT their Junior year. Students can practice for the PLAN test by visiting the counseling website and following the academic link or by visiting Transcript Requests Seniors needing transcripts sent out to colleges must submit their requests through Docufide. Students can find the link by visiting the high school counseling website and clicking the transcript request link. Transcripts requested through this site are securely sent to the colleges, universities, or scholarship funds that you select. Students may also track their request online anytime and will receive an confirmation when their transcript request is approved and sent.

3 D e c e m b e r P a g e 3 HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK To Benefit Hopkins Girls Basketball Friday, December 14, :30 7:30 p.m. Hopkins High School Cafeteria Adults $8.50 Dinner Includes: 2 Thighs Mashed Potatoes Tossed Salad Vegetables Punch One Piece Meal for ages 12 and under: Just $5! Tickets on sale in HS office and through any Girls Basketball team member until December 12. Yearbook without a name on it: $45.00 Yearbook with your name on it: $50.00 (No more than 25 characters including spaces) Name Grade Name to be on yearbook Cash Check (Check # ) PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEND TO: MR. SPOELHOF-YEARBOOK ADVISOR ORDERS MUST BE IN BY January 25, 2013 Vikings On Tour! The destination for the 2014 Europe trip has been decided! We will be traveling through France and Spain including Paris and Barcelona. This 10 day trip is open to all current 8 th 11 th grade Hopkins students and their parents. If you are interested and would like more information, check out If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Postma X 2101 carrpost@hpsvikings.org or Cassie Atallah X1108 cassatal@hpsvikings.org SEND TO: MR. SPOELHOF-YEARBOOK ADVISOR ORDERS MUST BE IN BY January 25, 2013 Or buy online at yearbookforever.com

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 P a g e 4 Punch Passes We sell punch passes for home athletic events. The passes are good for ten games and cost $20 for adults and $10 for students.

4 D e c e m b e r P a g e 4 Punch Passes We sell punch passes for home athletic events. The passes are good for ten games and cost $20 for adults and $10 for students. If you have any punches left, you can use them next year. Please remember that punch passes may not be used for tournament play. Punch Passes Make Great Stocking Stuffers!! Holiday Band Concert Friday, December 14 6:30 p.m. Hopkins High School Gym HHS Chamber Choir Performance Community Christmas Celebration Monday, December 3 rd at 6:30pm Hopkins Community Reformed Church White Elephant Collection The Hillside Regional EI Classroom thanks those who have donated to the White Elephant Auction! The program is still collecting items in good condition. Students will be purchasing items for gifts for family with reward points they earn. Any items that are clean and in good condition will be accepted and appreciated. You may drop items off at the High School office through December 14. Questions? Contact Gail Martis at gailmart@hpsvikings.org Viking Apparel Makes a Great Gift! Student Council is selling sweatshirts and pants. Hoodies are $25.00, Crew Necks are $20.00, and are available in pink, grey, charcoal, black and royal blue. Sweatpants are $18.00 and are available in grey and black. For 2XL sizes, please add $2.00 to the cost. You may purchase the clothing at the Basketball Games Dec. 7, or during school in the HS office.

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 P a g e 5 Senior News For the 2013 Craft Show on Saturday, February 16.

This is a great way to preview all of the great items as well as getting volunteer credit for your grad night balance! To volunteer or for more information, contact Sherry Schricker.

5 D e c e m b e r P a g e 5 Senior News For the 2013 Craft Show on Saturday, February 16. Helpers needed for set up the night before and the morning of the show, as well as throughout the day and for cleanup after. This is a great way to preview all of the great items as well as getting volunteer credit for your grad night balance! To volunteer or for more information, contact Sherry Schricker. Your Grad Night 2013 Committee Officers President: Mark Forbes- tnmforbes@gmail.com Co Vice Presidents: Maria Holshoe , mariaholshoe@yahoo.com Sherry Schricker , schricker6@sbcglobal.net Secretary: Annette Stein , stein-5@live.com Co-Treasurers: Put your Holiday Baking Skills to Work! Bake sale items needed for home games! If you are willing and able to share your tasty talents, contact Denise Price at Ronna Arndt , ronnarnd@hpsvikings.org Kelly Caywood , Kelly@spartasheetmetal.com Attention Seniors and Parents! Senior Portrait Information! The yearbook staff needs your senior pictures! Due by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Head and shoulders portraits only Please your senior pictures (as a.jpeg file) to Mr. Spoelhof at willspoe@hpsvikings.org You may also put the digital picture (as a.jpeg file) on a CD and bring a copy to the office, attn: Mr. Spoelhof If you are unable to do so, we will accept the actual picture but the quality will not be as good. Bring a copy to the office, attn: Mr. Spoelhof. Grad Night Meeting Thursday, Dec. 20 6:30 p.m. High School Media Center JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! facebook.comgroups/ / For up to date information and More!!

High School Contacts H o p k i n s P u b l i c S c h o o l s L e a r n i n g L o c a l l y, C o m p e t i n g G l o b a l l y Upcoming Dates to Remember December 22 Winter Break Begins January 7

6 High School Contacts H o p k i n s P u b l i c S c h o o l s L e a r n i n g L o c a l l y, C o m p e t i n g G l o b a l l y Upcoming Dates to Remember December 22 Winter Break Begins January 7 School Resumes January 21 Parent Teacher Conferences Ken Szczepanski, Principal and CQO 12th Grade kenszcz@hpsvikings.org ext Scott VanBonn, Athletic Director, CQO 11th Grade scotvanb@hpsvikings.org ext Jessica Robrahn, CQO 9th and 10th Grade jessrobr@hpsvikings.org ext Case Schipper, Counselor (I-Z) caseschi@hpsvikings.org ext Jessica Brown, Counselor (A-H) jesshodg@hpsvikings.org ext Jay Shriver, CQO 6-12 Technology jayshri@hpsvikings.org ext District Phone Numbers High School High School FAX Hopkins Middle School Hopkins Elementary Sycamore Elementary Transportation Administration February 18 Mid Winter Break No School February 27 Full Day Exams February 28 End of Trimester 2 Exams March 1 Data Day No School for Students Hopkins 2013 Variety Show Tryouts December 11 th, 12 th, & 13 th from 3:30-6:00pm Middle School Cafeitorium Community members and students of all ages are encouraged to tryout. See Posters for further details! 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: Chris Stephens, Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI Phone (269)

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