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December 2014, Volume 33

A PublicAtion of tHe HoPkins boArd of educAtionOur marching season is half-way through already, and it’s so hard to believe! We per-formed at home games this season, and, during the first one in October, we sported our pink bandanas to help support breast cancer aware-ness. The band also took 5th at the Hastings Marching Invitational and received a first division rating at the District Marching Band Fes-tival! We performed at Hope College for their game against Trine on  November 8th and marched with the Bronco Marching Band of Western Michigan University on No-vember 15th. We played for both home and away play-off games to support our Viking Football Team!

Our show this year was titled Rock Art and featured the pieces “Daft Punk Medley” made popular by the group Pentatonix, “Pompeii” by Bas-tille, and “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark” also known as “Light Em Up” by Fall Out Boy. Soloists for this year were Katherine Heintz and Alex Ten Haaf on trumpet and Heidi Gilder and Tony Bolthouse on alto sax-ophone. Snare captain was Todd Miller, color guard cap-tain was Madison Hren, and drum majors were Kurt Stef-fes and Jade Burch. Thank you for your support this year! Go Vikes!

Band Group photo on page 6

Marching band features rock Art

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From the Superintendent...

Hopkins Parents and community,

As December approaches, we know that the school year is well underway. The first parent-teacher conferences have come and gone, end of the marking periods, report cards, fall sports have ended and winter sports have be-gun. Snow is falling and our thoughts are on the holiday seasons – Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. With that in mind, I would like to consider the many things we have to be thankful for as a school district.

• Our students – Students that not only customarily outperform their counterparts in the area on academic achievement tests, but represent the community as out-standing citizens that give back to the community in so many ways.

• Our staff – Hopkins Public Schools has an outstanding teaching staff that is dedicated to providing the best pos-sible educational experience we can offer. These teachers are supported by a great group of administrators and sup-port staff that all have a “kids first” attitude. Each one of our staff is an important member of our educational team, no matter the role in which they function.

• Our school board – Our school board members are es-sentially volunteers that have dedicated themselves to serving. The decisions they make are with the intention of doing what is best for our students.

• Our parents – The other day I watched parents at Sycamore Elementary dropping off their special cargo to us. I would often see the parent give their child a kiss goodbye. I am thankful they trust us to care for that spe-cial person so dear to them each day of the week. I am also thankful for all of the parents that volunteer in so many different capacities to help our students.

• Our community – It amazes me to see such great support from our community. Many of these community members do not even have students in our schools, but they volun-teer time and resources to support our kids.

As you can see, we have much to be thankful for here at Hopkins Public Schools!

Gary Wood, Superintendent

dedicated to the memory of local veterans who have passed away since Veterans’ day 2013.

Major Basil “Buzz” Lewis Commons, USAF (Ret.), HHS 1943Norwood “Woody” Haveman, Army, Hopkins Township

Harold Hazen, Army, Hopkins TownshipOrville Hazen, WWII, Hopkins Township

James “Jim” Hennip, US Army Reserve, HHS 1957Calvin Hugh Judy, Veteran, HHS 1965

Wilson E. “Pudge” Munn, Veteran, Teacher/Coach HHS 1958-1960Kenneth J. Peterman, Marines, Hopkins

Kenneth L. Switek, Navy, HHS 1974Steve J. Velicky, Army, HHS 1951

Honoring our Veterans

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field trip to crane’s orchard

The first grade classes at Hopkins Elementary went on a field trip to Crane’s Orchard on Friday, October 10. They spent the morn-ing navigating through a corn maze, learning about apples, and going on a wagon ride through the orchard to see different types of apples.  Then they went to the L.M. Wise Preserve in Hopkins. They spent time walking on the nature trails, collecting leaves, and looking for animals.

Mr. Pike’s 5th Grade class was chosen as foX 17’s class of the Week!   The web address is: http://fox17online.com/2014/10/24/mr-pikes-5th-grade-class-at-hopkins-elementary-school/

Thank You For Your ServiceWelcoMe HoMeUS NAVY RESERVE

PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASSJosH PAGe

Josh has been serving in Bahrain for the past 8 months.On November 6, he surprised three of his children here at

Hopkins Public Schools.

NEw Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hopkins Elementary started an after school Kidsport pro-gram. It started November 3rd. Kidsport only runs in the afternoon; there is NO MORN-ING program. It’s from 3:00-6:00pm Monday-Friday. The cost is $9.00 for the 1st child and $8.00 for each additional child after that per day.

Forms are available in the office. Kidsport is in need of some new or gently used board games for younger children, legos, puzzles & books. Any questions call 269-793-7286.

Halloween spooktacular

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students participated in their annual Halloween

festivities. The event was full of fun including

costumes, classroom activities, food, and of course, the costume

parade.

brenda deZeeuw. I am the new Art Teacher at Hopkins Elementary. My husband and I have three children attending elementary, mid-dle school, and high school in our district. As a family, we enjoy riding bikes, spend-ing time at the lake, and 4-H

activities.  We have a small “petting zoo” including ponies, sheep, chickens, turkeys, a rabbit, a dog, and a cat; and to top it off, we also have a donkey!  Of course, I enjoy making art.  I try to spend time painting each week.  I am so excited to share time creating art work with 1st and 2nd grade students!

kirsten Vandermeulen. This is my first year teach-ing and I am so proud to be part of Hopkins Public Schools! Previously, I have student taught through the University of Toledo (OH) in Kindergarten, and have been a Kindergarten para-

pro. My husband and I have lived in Hudsonville for almost a year. We are both native Michigan-ders, but not from West Michigan; we are loving it! We enjoy playing tennis, being on the lake, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. Thank you for such a warm welcome into your school district!

GO VIKINGS!

kidsport Program

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Hopkins 8th and 11th grade students participated in the district’s annu-al Career Fair on November 13th. Presenters representing more than 40 different career fields spoke with students in classroom sessions covering the day-to-day details of their jobs, as well as the education, training, and skills that were needed for success in their career areas. Students were able to select sessions based on their individual career interests. All students also participated in an open house session where they interacted with representatives from many Michigan colleges and

Hopkins Middle School 6th Graders had the privilege to spend some time at the Outdoor Education Center located on Clear Lake in Dowling, MI.

On October 15th the busses were loaded and away they went. They spent two nights and three days participating in lots of activities including, rock wall climbing, high ropes, canoeing, and a cookout.

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universities, military branches, and area employment resources. The event was a big success despite a morning of snow and slick roads. We would like to send a big thank you to all the community members who volunteered as presenters. Their participation is the key to making this event so valuable for our students.

200 little orange eggs are in Mr. Reszka’s Room in the Middle School.  Feel free to visit them.  They were fertilized on  Oct. 7th and should hatch sometime the first week of December. They will be re-

leased into the Rabbit River the first week of May. At that time, they

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HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL BaNd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vikings on tour!A HHS group will be traveling through France, Spain and Italy in the summer of 2015! If you are interested in going,

contact Mr. Oeverman or Mr. Moerdyke.

Middle school robotics team members working on their robot

Hopkins robotics team updateThe FIRST Robotics team at Hopkins Public Schools is very busy. The middle school season is in full swing. The high school team is mentoring the two middle school teams. The two teams are putting the finishing touches on their robots and getting ready to compete Dec 6th and Dec 13th. The first event is at Allendale Middle school and the second is at Pinewood Middle school in Kentwood. Both events are FREE to the public. Come out and support the teams.

The high school team recently competed in two off season events. On Sept 20th the team placed second out of 40 teams at Kettering University. On Oct 25th the team took first place at the West Michigan Robotics Invitational. This is the 3rd time in 4 years we have won this event.

The 2015 High School season is quickly approaching. The official kickoff for 2015 is January 3rd, 2015. We will be holding an information meeting for anyone interested in joining the Robotics team. This meeting is open to new members and parents to learn more about the team. The meeting is Dec 9th at 7 pm in the Robotics classroom. This is on the lower level of the high school academic wing (East side)

Hope to see you thereBill BaumanTeam advisor

The high school team playing catch with students at elementary art/science fair

Mark Your calendar!3rd Annual Zumbathon/silent Auction

March 14, 2015Hopkins High School

The money earned will go toward the Kaelee Noble Scholarship that will be awarded to one or more Hopkins High School

graduating Seniors. More details coming soon….

One Hopkins Vocal Music student, Amber Bliek, auditioned this year to be part of the 2014-15 Michigan School Vo-cal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir. Amber Bliek was accepted into the 2014-15 MSVMA Regional Hon-ors Choir and will be performing on Sat-urday, December 6th  at Western Mich-igan University with around 150 other students from around the state. Students that attend that Regional Honors Choir Day will also have the opportunity to audition to be part of this year’s MSVMA State Honors Choir. Congratulations to Amber, and good luck!

For the first time ever, MSVMA held their Regional Honors Choir auditions via an online file submission format, versus the traditional face-to-face individual auditions that were typically held at various audition sites around the state.

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Congratulations to our own Mrs. Jessica Couch!She has been named the Allegan County

Farm Bureau Educator of the Year. Thank you for your dedication and hard work Mrs. Couch! Hopkins Public Schools

is proud of you!

ffA Members receive Honors at national ffA conventionThirteen members recently attended the National FFA Conven-tion in Louisville, KY. Six members received their American De-gree which is the highest degree awarded by the FFA.  Those members in attendance were Alan Green, Trevor Collier, Katie Collier, and Mandie Collier. Ellie Karweik and Elizabeth Miller also received their American Degrees, but were unable to attend. Alan Green, past Hopkins FFA President, also had the honor of representing MI as the national officer candidate.  He spent the week along with 41 other individuals from across the country in intense interviews with a nominating committee, giving stand and delivers, and workshop facilitations. He made it all the way to the final cut but was not selected as one of the six to serve as an officer this year. He learned a lot from the experience and plans to run again next year. This was a huge honor and our en-tire chapter is very proud of him! While at the convention, mem-bers also attended sessions, contests, tours, heard motivational speakers, and visited with hundreds of businesses and colleges all related to the agriculture field. 

Back row: Mitchell Green, Mandie Collier, Trevor Collier, Amanda Green, Heather Berens, Katie Collier, Alan Green, Lacey Wilson.Front row: Ashley Rodanhisler, Greta Krumm, Lexie Wilson, Alex Ludlam, Alex Green.

Hopkins Vocal Music newsbreak:MsVMA regional Honors choir

footbAllNoah Kraft ACClayton Frank ACQuincy Collings ACWyatt Stegeman ACIsaac Kukulies ACTyler Schulz HMNick Schoonveld ACJohn Adams ACAnthony Steffens ACJalen Kisner ACSidney VanderTuin AC

soccerIsaac Kukulies ACLucas Soto ACConnor Kukulies ACZeke Davies HMJesse Oosterhouse HM

fall All conference Athletes:VolleYbAllKassie Jones ACKennedy VanDenBerg ACMadison Kerber HMAllie DeBoer HM

cross counrtY Rachael Weber ACKennedy Miedema ACMegan Heft ACEthan Nagel ACSteven Henley ACMichael Heppe ACMadison Snoeyink HMTaryn Kilbane HMJames Wubben HMDakota Miller HMClayton Conner HM

AC = All ConferenceHM = Honorable Mention

Punch Passes Punch pass cards are available for home athletic events. The passes cost $25 for adults and $15 for student passes for 10 home games. The card will not expire at the end of the year so if you have any punches left, you can use them next year. Please remember that, as with season passes, punch passes may not be used for tournament play.

kayla koert, our new math teacher, comes from Zeeland.  She graduated from Hope College in 2010 with a major in math and minor in psychology for secondary ed-ucation.  Mrs. Koert previously taught for Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has been married about four years, and has a choco-late lab who she loves to spoil. In her spare time, her interests include watching mov-ies, kayaking, and cross-country skiing.

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“JV football comes together to win six straight”It was a bit of a rough start for the JV football team this fall. After dropping the first three games and having multiple injuries and obstacles to overcome, the guys pulled together and were able to win all six remaining games, including a conference title. The JV’s have not lost a conference game since 2007. In the last six games they outscored their opponents 240-110. They learned many valuable lessons this season that will carry on into the future and life beyond football. Great job guys! Go Vikings!

Gridiron Giving GameWhen Vikings hear a call for help they roll out in force and meet challenges head on! Recently such a call was heard by the high school’s Student Council and in grand style your Mighty Vikings answered.

Partnered with our friends from Wendy’s, and Helen Devos, the Vikings held the Gridiron Giving Game early in October. Donations where gathered at the home game against Calvin Christian, along with “Hat Day” events held at Hopkins El., Sycamore El., and the High School. The Vikings raised over $800.00 to benefit the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital. 100% of those funds go directly to assist patients and families currently receiving care and treatment at the hospital.

Thank you Vikings one and all!Never Hide Your Viking Pride . . .

HOPKINS ATHLETICSEVENT ADMISSION RATES

All Spectators(School aged-Senior)

$5- High School Event$2- Middle School

Punch Passes(10 event entries)

Available for purchase at events where a gate is taken or in the High School Office.

Adult- $25Student- $15

Admission is charged for all home volleyball, basketball,

football and wrestling events.

Goldenage lifetime Passif you are 60 years of age or older you are

eligible for a Hopkins Public schools

Goldenage Pass. this is good for admission

to all “home” Hopkins school

activities. stop by the administration

office (located at the north end of Hopkins

elementary) to get yours today.

Maggie Lenard and Kurt Steffes.

congratulations to this year’s Homecoming court!class representatives

Freshmen: Hailey Burch and Jared Coad

Sophomores: Kylan Winchester and Michael McKenzie

Juniors: Bailey Ballard and Shawn Marschall

Seniors: Jenna Arndt and Todd Miller

Queen candidatesMaggie Lenard

Kennedy MiedemaNicole Pavlak

Jessica Swainston

king candidatesSpencer TimmIsaac Kukulies

Wyatt StegemanKurt Steffes

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BOYS JV BASKETBALL Sa-01/29 .... Gobles (Scrimmage @ Gobles)........ A .......... 9:00AMTu-12/09 .... Wayland ............................... A .......... 5:45PMTh-12/11 .... Hamilton ............................... H ......... 6:30PMTu-12/16 .... Thornapple Kellogg .............. A .......... 5:45PMF-12/19 ...... Allendale .............................. H ......... 5:45PMTu-01/06 .... Forest Hills Eastern .............. A .......... 5:45PMTh-01/08 .... Lee ....................................... H ......... 7:15PMTu-01/13 .... Kent City .............................. H ......... 5:45PMF-01/16 ...... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 4:15PMTu-01/20 .... Sparta .................................. H ......... 5:45PMTh-01/22 .... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 5:45PMTu-01/27 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 5:45PMTh-01/29 .... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 5:45PMTu-02/03 .... Allegan ................................. H ......... 5:45PMTh-02/05 .... Lee ....................................... A .......... 5:30PMTu-02/10 .... Plainwell ............................... H ......... 5:45PMF-02/13 ...... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 4:15PMTu-02/17 .... Tri-Unity ................................ H ......... 5:30PMF-02/20 ...... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 4:15PMTu-02/24 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 5:45PMF-02/27 ...... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 4:15PM

BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Tu-12/09 .... Wayland ............................... A .......... 4:15PMTh-12/11 .... Hamilton ............................... H ......... 5:00PMTu-12/16 .... Thornapple Kellogg .............. A .......... 4:15PMF-12/19 ...... Allendale .............................. H ......... 4:15PMTu-01/06 .... Forest Hills Eastern .............. A .......... 4:15PMTu-01/13 .... Kent City .............................. H ......... 4:15PMTh-01/15 .... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 4:15PMTu-01/20 .... Sparta .................................. H ......... 4:15PMTh-01/22 .... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 4:15PMTu-01/27 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ........ 4:15PMTh-01/29 .... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 4:15PMTu-02/03 .... Allegan ................................. H ......... 4:15PMTu-02/10 .... Plainwell ............................... H ......... 4:15PMTh-02/12 .... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 4:15PMTh-02/19 .... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 7:15PMTu-02/24 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 4:15PMTh-02/26 .... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 5:30PM

HOCKEYSa-11/15 .... Kalamazoo Scrimmage ........ A .......... TBA Wings WestF-11/21 ...... Kalamazoo Blades ............... H ......... 8:30 Southside Ice ArenaSa-11/22 .... Kalamazoo United ................ A .......... 12:45 Wings West - NHLF-11/28 ...... Holland Tournament ............. A .......... TBA Edge Ice Arena Sa-11/29 Holland Tournament ............. A .......... TBA Edge Ice Arena F-12/5 Kalamazoo United ................ H ......... 9:00 Southside Ice ArenaSa-12/6 ...... Holland West Ottawa ........... H ......... 2:00 Southside Ice ArenaF-12/12 ...... Warren Mott (Viking Ice Arena) ..... A .......... 7:30 Sa-12/13 .... Bishop Foley ........................ A .......... 4:30 Troy Sports Center - Rink 2F-12/19 ...... UK Tourn Vs Northview ........ H ......... 8:30 Southside Ice ArenaSa-12/20 .... UK Tourn Vs Warren Mott .... H ......... 1:30 Southside Ice ArenaSu-12/21 .... UK Tourn Vs Kalamazoo United.. H ......... 2:00 Southside Ice ArenaF-1/2 .......... Kalamazoo Eagles ............... H ......... 8:00 Southside Ice ArenaF-1/9 .......... Grand Rapids West Cath ..... A .......... 8:00......Griffs Ice HouseW-1/14 ....... Grand Rapids Public ............ H ......... 8:30......Southside Ice ArenaF-1/23 ........ Holland West Ottawa ........... A .......... 8:00......Edge Ice ArenaSa-1/24 ...... Hudsonville (Southside Ice Arena) .. H ......... 2:00F-1/30 ........ Grand Rapids Northview ...... A .......... 6:00......Griffs Ice HouseSa-1/31 ...... Kalamazoo Eagles ............... A .......... 3:00......Wings West - NHLW-2/11 ....... Grand Rapids Public ............ A .......... 8:00......Griffs Ice HouseSa-2/14 ...... Grand Rapids West Catholic H ......... 2:00......Southside Ice Arena F-2/20 ........ Grand Rapids Northview ...... H ......... 8:30......Southside Ice ArenaSa-2/21 ...... Hudsonville .......................... A .......... 5:30......Georgetown Ice ArenaW-2/25 ....... Lowell/Caledonia .................. H ......... 8:30......Southside Ice ArenaSa-2/28 ...... Lowell/Caledonia .................. A .......... 4:00 Kentwood Ice Arena

VARSITY WRESTLING W-12/10 ..... Gobles Tri ............................. A .............. TBASa-12/13 .... Vicksburg Invite .................... A .......... 9:00AMSa-12/20 .... Jesse Snow Memorial Tour .. A .......... 9:00AM @ Maple ValleySa-01/03 .... Allendale Falcon Invite ......... A .......... 9:30AMW-01/07 ..... Hopkins Tri (Kelloggsville, Delton Kellogg) H ......... 5:30PMSa-01/10 .... Homer Invite ......................... A .......... 9:00AMW-01/14 ..... Lee ....................................... A .......... 5:30PMSa-01/17 .... Hopkins Vikings Invite .......... H ......... 9:30AMW-01/21 ..... Kenowa Hills Quad .............. A .......... 5:00PMW-01/28 ..... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 5:30PMF-01/30 ...... Comstock Ind Tourn ............. A .......... 4:00PMW-02/04 ..... Hopkins Tri (Godwin, NorthPointe) ..... H ......... 5:30PMSa-02/07 .... Conference Meet @ Godwin . A .......... 10:00AM

CHEERLEADINGW-12/10 ..... Lee (Scrimmage) .......................... A .......... 5:30PM

W-12/17 ..... Wayland Invite...................... A .......... 6:00PMSa-12/20 .... Gobles Holiday Cheer Bash . A .......... 10:00AMW-01/07 ..... OK Silver Meet @ Godwin ... A .......... 6:00PMW-01/14 ..... OK Silver Meet @ Hopkins .. H ......... 6:00PMSa-01/17 .... Allendale Falcon Invite ......... A .......... 10:00AMW-01/28 ..... OK Silver Meet @ NorthPointe . A .......... 6:00PMSa-01/31 .... Bulldog Classic Invite ........... A .......... 9:00AMW-02/04 ..... OK Silver Meet @ Lee ......... A .......... 6:00PMSa-02/07 .... Fruitport Invite ...................... A .......... 9:30AM M-02/09 ..... Saxon Fest Invite ................. A .......... 6:00PMW-02/11 ..... Conf. Meet @ Kelloggsville .. A .......... 6:00PM

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BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL Sa-01/29 .... Gobles (Scrimmage @ Gobles)........ A .......... 9:00AM

Tu-12/09 .... Wayland ............................... A .......... 7:00PM

F-12/12 ...... Hamilton ............................... H ......... 6:00PM

Tu-12/16 .... Thornapple Kellogg .............. A .......... 7:00PM

F-12/19 ...... Allendale .............................. H ......... 7:30PM

Tu-01/06 .... Forest Hills Eastern .............. A .......... 7:00PM

F-01/09 ...... Lee ....................................... H ......... 6:00PM

Tu-01/13 .... Kent City .............................. H ......... 7:00PM

F-01/16 ...... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 6:00PM

Tu-01/20 .... Sparta .................................. H ......... 7:00PM

F-01/23 ...... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 6:00PM

Tu-01/27 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 7:00PM

F-01/30 ...... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 6:00PM

Tu-02/03 .... Allegan ................................. H ......... 7:00PM

F-02/06 ...... Lee ...................................... A .......... 6:00PM

Tu-02/10 .... Plainwell ............................... H ......... 7:00PM

F-02/13 ...... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 6:00PM

Tu-02/17 .... Tri-Unity ................................ H ......... 7:00PM

F-02/20 ...... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 6:00PM

Tu-02/24 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 7:00PM

F-02/27 ...... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 6:00PM

Sa-12/06 .... Pre-Season Conf Tourn ....... A .......... 1:00PM M-12/08 ..... Forest Hills Northern ............ A .......... 3:30PMW-12/10 ..... Wayland ............................... H ......... 3:30PMSa-12/13 .... Allendale Invite ..................... A .......... 9:00AM M-12/15 ..... Byron Center ........................ H ......... 3:30PMW-12/17 ..... Forest Hills Northern ............ H ......... 3:30PMTh-12/18 .... Allendale (@ Lincoln Lanes) ............ A .......... 3:30PMTu-12/30 .... Park Center Baker Tourn ..... A .......... 12:00PM Sa-01/03 .... Fruitport Invite ...................... A .......... 12:00PMTu-01/06 .... Byron Center ........................ A .......... 3:30PMM-01/12 ..... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 3:30PMW-01/14 ..... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 3:30PMM-01/19 ..... Lee ....................................... H ......... 3:30PMW-01/21 ..... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 3:30PMM-01/26 ..... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 3:30PMW-01/28 ..... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 3:30PMM-02/02 ..... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 3:30PMW-02/04 ..... Lee ....................................... A .......... 3:30PMM-02/09 ..... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 3:30PMW-02/11 ..... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 3:30PMTu-02/17 .... Potters House ...................... A .......... 4:00PMSa-02/21 .... Conference Tour .................. A ......... 9:00AM

MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLINGTu-02/03 .... Otsego ................................. A .......... 4:30PMSa-02/07 .... Wayland Invite...................... A .......... TBATu-02/10 .... Lee ....................................... H ......... 4:15PMTh-02/12 .... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 4:15PMTu-02/17 .... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 4:15PMTh-02/19 .... Lee ....................................... A .......... 4:15PMTu-02/24 .... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 4:15PMF-02/27 ...... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 4:15PM

GIRLS 8TH GRADE BASKETBALLW-02/04 ..... Otsego ................................. A ............4:00PMTh-02/05 .... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 5:30PMM-02/09 ..... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 5:30PMTh-02/12 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 5:30PMM-02/16 ..... Lee ....................................... A .......... 5:30PMW-02/18 ..... Allendale .............................. A .......... 5:30PMTh-02/19 .... Ellington Academy ............... A .......... 5:45PMM-02/23 ..... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 5:30PMTu-02/24 .... Martin ................................... H ......... 5:45PMTh-02/26/ ... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 5:30PMM-03/02 ..... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 5:30PM

Th-03/05 .... Lee ...................................... H ......... 6:00PM

GIRLS 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL W-02/04 ..... Otsego ................................. A .......... 4:00PMTh-02/05 .... Kelloggsville ........................ H ......... 4:15PMM-02/09 ..... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 4:15PMTh-02/12 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 4:15PMM-02/16 ..... Lee ...................................... A .......... 4:15PMW-02/18 ..... Allendale .............................. A .......... 4:15PMTh-02/19 .... Ellington Academy ............... A .......... 4:30PMM-02/23 ..... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 4:15PMTu-02/24 .... Martin ................................... H ......... 4:15PMTh-02/26 .... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 4:15PMM-03/02 ..... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 4:15PMTh-03/05 .... Lee ....................................... H ......... 4:45PM

BOYS 8TH GRADE BASKETBALLW-11/12 ..... Ellington Academy ............... H ......... 5:45PMTh-11/13 .... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 5:30PMM-11/17 ...... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 5:30PMTh-11/20 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 5:30PMM-11/24 ...... Lee ....................................... H ......... 6:00PMM-12/01 ..... Potters House ...................... A .......... 5:30PMTh-12/04 .... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 5:30PMM-12/08 ..... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 5:30PMW-12/10 ..... Allendale .............................. H ......... 5:45PMTh-12/11 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 5:30PMM-12/15 ..... Lee ....................................... A .......... 5:30PM

Th-12/18 .... Tri-Unity ................................ H ......... 5:30PM

BOYS 7TH GRADE BASKETBALLW-11/05 ..... Otsego ................................. A .......... 4:00PMW-11/12 ..... Ellington Academy ............... H ......... 4:30PMTh-11/13 .... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 4:15PMM-11/17 ...... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 4:15PMTh-11/20 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 4:15PMM-11/24 ...... Lee ....................................... H ......... 4:45PMTh-12/04 .... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 4:15PMM-12/08 ..... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 4:15PMW-12/10 ..... Allendale .............................. H ......... 4:15PMTh-12/11 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 4:15PMM-12/15 ..... Lee ....................................... A .......... 4:15PMTh-12/18 .... Tri-Unity ................................ H ......... 4:15PM

GIRLS JV BASKETBALL Sa-11/22 .... Gobles (Scrimmage @ Gobles)........ A .......... 9:00AM F-12/05 ...... Covenant Christian .............. H ......... 5:45PMTh-12/11 .... Hamilton ............................... A .......... 6:30PMTu-12/16 .... Thornapple Kellogg ............. H ......... 5:45PMF-12/19 ...... Allendale ............................. A .......... 5:30PMM-01/05 ..... Kent City .............................. A .......... 5:45PMTu-01/06 .... Belding ................................. H ......... 5:45PMTh-01/08 .... Lee ...................................... H ......... 5:45PMTh-01/15 .... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 7:15PMTu-01/20 .... G.R. West Catholic .............. A .......... 5:45PMTh-01/22 .... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 7:15PMTu-01/27 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 5:30PMTh-01/29 .... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 7:15PMTu-02/03 .... Allegan ................................. A .......... 5:45PMTh-02/05 .... Lee ....................................... A .......... 7:00PMTu-02/10 .... Plainwell ............................... A .......... 5:45PMTh-02/12 .... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 7:00PMTu-02/17 .... Tri-Unity ................................ A .......... 5:45PMTh-02/19 .... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 5:45PMTu-02/24 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 5:30PMTh-02/26 .... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 7:00PM GIRLS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL F-12/05 ...... Covenant Christian .............. H ......... 4:15PMTu-12/09 .... Zeeland West ....................... H ......... 4:15PMTh-12/11 .... Hamilton ............................... A .......... 5:00PMTu-12/16 .... Thornapple Kellogg .............. H ......... 4:15PMM-01/05 ..... Kent City .............................. A .......... 4:15PMTu-01/06 .... Hastings ............................... H ......... 4:15PMTh-01/08 .... Comstock ............................. H ......... 4:15PMTh-01/15 .... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 5:45PMTu-01/20 .... G.R.-West Catholic .............. A .......... 4:15PMTu-01/27 .... Comstock ............................. A .......... 4:30PMTh-01/29 .... East Grand Rapids ............... A .......... 7:00PMTu-02/03 .... Allegan ................................. A .......... 4:15PMTh-02/05 .... Grand Rapids Christian ........ A .......... 7:00PMTu-02/10 .... Plainwell ............................... A .......... 4:15PMTh-02/12 .... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 5:45PMTu-02/17 .... Zeeland West ....................... A .......... 4:15PMTu-02/19 .... Delton Kellogg ...................... H ......... 4:15PM

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

Sa-11/22 .... Gobles (Scrimmage @ Gobles)........ A .......... 9:00AM

F-12/05 ...... Covenant Christian .............. H ......... 7:30PM

F-12/12 ...... Hamilton .............................. H ......... 7:30PM

Tu-12/16 .... Thornapple Kellogg .............. H ......... 7:00PM

F-12/19 ...... Allendale .............................. A .......... 7:30PM

M-01/05 ..... Kent City .............................. A .......... 7:00PM

Tu-01/06 .... Belding ................................. H ......... 7:00PM

F-01/09 ...... Lee ....................................... H ......... 7:30PM

F-01/16 ...... Calvin Christian .................... H ......... 7:30PM

Tu-01/20 .... G.R. West Catholic .............. A .......... 7:00PM

F-01/23 ...... Godwin Heights .................... A .......... 7:30PM

Tu-01/27 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... A .......... 7:00PM

F-01/30 ...... Kelloggsville ......................... A .......... 7:30PM

Tu-02/03 .... Allegan ................................. A .......... 7:00PM

F-02/06 ...... Lee ....................................... A .......... 7:30PM

Tu-02/10 .... Plainwell Schools ................. A .......... 7:00PM

F-02/13 ...... Calvin Christian .................... A .......... 7:30PM

Tu-02/17 .... Tri-Unity ................................ A .......... 7:00PM

F-02/20 ...... Godwin Heights .................... H ......... 7:30PM

Tu-02/24 .... NorthPointe Christian ........... H ......... 7:00PM

F-02/27 ...... Kelloggsville ......................... H ......... 7:30PM

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Congratulations to our Allegan county

spelling bee Winners! NEw Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

deshawn Gill works at Sycamore Elementary as an ECSE parapro and also provides playground recess coverage.  She has been married to Brian for 15 years and has two beauti-ful children.  Kennedy is a 6th grader and Braeden is an 8th grader.  DeShawn is

a certified aerobics instructor and loves being active.  She spends much of her time following her kids around from one sport to another.  Her entire family are huge Tigers fans and loves ev-erything baseball.

Megan Vos is the new music teacher at Syc-amore Elementary, St. Stan’s and St. Mary’s.  She has been married to Bry-an for 7 years and lives in Grand Rapids with their dog, Riley.  Megan loves photography, shopping, and singing.  She graduat-

ed from Cornerstone University with a Bach-elor of Music Education degree.  Megan grew up in Hopkins and loves how supportive the community is.  A quirky little fact is this:  She is insanely afraid of worms!

In 3rd grade - Steven Meza placed 1st and Abby Zalis

placed 2nd.In 4th grade - Noah Corneille

placed 3rd.In 5th grade - Alaina Schans

and Maddie Davis tied for 4th.

sycamore first Graders enjoy Pure

MichiganSycamore First graders traveled to Hastings and Cotant’s Farm Market for some fall fun in October.  They first were shown how apples are ground and then pressed into cider. They enjoyed a wagon ride through the pumpkin field and apple orchard where students picked their own apples.  Tractor races, a zip line which ended in a pile of straw, obstacle course, spooky straw maze and a big slide in a straw mow were enjoyed by all. Everyone enjoyed warm donuts and fresh apple ci-der before heading back to school!

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AdMinistrAtion400 Clark Street, Hopkins MI 49328793-7261Superintendent – Gary WoodBusiness Manager – Katie Jager

HoPkins HiGH scHool333 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328793-7616Principal – Ken SzczepanskiAthletic Director – Adam ValkCoordinator of Quality Outcome – Jessica Robrahn

HoPkins Middle scHool215 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328793-7407Principal – Ken SzczepanskiCoordinator of Quality Outcome – Scott StockwellCoordinator of Quality Outcome – Patrick O’Dell

HoPkins eleMentArY400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328793-7286Principal – Scott VanBonn

sYcAMore eleMentArY2163 142nd Avenue, Dorr, MI 49323681-9189Principal – Amy Mielke

trAnsPortAtion2746 22ND Street, Hopkins, MI 49328793-7121Transportation/Operations Supervisor – Jon Tew sPeciAl educAtion400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328793-7261Special Education Director – Mary Gordon

safety: Staff will be focus-ing on “Slips, Trips & Falls”. Winter weather is here. Em-ployee’s will re-learn the im-portance of wearing non-slip shoes during their shifts and be reminded that non-slip shoes do not work in the ice and snow. Employees should wear boots while outside and change into their non-slip shoes when they start their shifts.

Promotions or revenue builders: The Breakfast scratch off promotion is com-plete. Our 4 lucky winners of the movie tickets are Shy-anne Hamlin, Tiffany Wierckz, Christian Fletcher & Aaron

Fager. These students re-ceived a $10 gift card to M-89 Cinema along with a refillable bucket for popcorn & mov-ie candy. Congratulations to these students! The elemen-tary students enjoyed cele-brating Apple Crunch Day for National Food Day on October 24th, 2014. All classes en-joyed eating a MI grown apple together along with many oth-er schools in MI! The Apple Crunch promotion encourages others to purchase MI grown apples and helps support our MI farmers! Eat Local!

food focus: Dried Fruits – In November we focused on dried fruits. Menus featured recipes

that incorporate dried fruits like Apple Cranberry Crisp, Cinnamon Apples sprinkled with Raisins, Carrot-Raisin & Pineapple Salad, Thanks-giving Wrap with Cranberry Mayo & many more!

other news: Wednesday No-vember 12th, 2014 was the last day for Kathy VanStrien at the High School. Kathy has been a wonderful kitchen lead & shows a true passion for her work and for the students at Hopkins High School. She will be missed by staff & students and we wish her the best of luck on her new adventure!

Students at Sycamore Elementary enjoy apples For Apple Crunch Day! Breakfast scratch off promotion movie ticket prize!

food service

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On Wednesday, October 28th, all buildings participated in an “Orange Out” day to support a fifth grader in Battle Creek battling Leukemia. Orange is the color designated to childhood Leukemia, and Hopkins wanted to show their support for this young lady. Check out the other awesome pictures from “Orange Out” day on page 12, 14 and 15.

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If you would like to nominate a Hopkins

Alumni for our newsletter segment

“Where Are They Now?” please contact Shanda Kerber at Shankerb@hpsvikings.org.

Megan (Pavlak) roxburyI graduated from Hopkins High

School in 1992. While I enjoyed all of my classes and teachers at Hopkins, my fa-vorite teacher was Mr. Crowe. He taught all the sciences: biology, physics and chem-istry. He was an extremely tough teacher who expected a lot from his students but I’ll never forget tutoring half of my college dormitory freshman year from his physics notes. He really prepared me for a degree that relied heavily on the sciences. I at-tended Grand Valley State University for the following six years earning a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Masters of Physical Therapy. I currently practice as a physical therapist at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. I rotate around the hospi-tal seeing all kinds of patients, but for 8 out of the 12 months of a year, you can find me in the burn and trauma unit. I specialize in treating very ill patients who have been in car accidents, burned, fallen from heights, or injured severely in any accident. My job is to start their re-habilitation process, often while they are still on breathing machines. I absolutely love my chosen career and I love helping to give people back their independence. 

I currently live in Dorr with my two daughters Avery (age 11) and Peyton (al-most 9) and Avery’s 8 week old yellow lab puppy, Farley (naughty but EXTREMELY cute). Even though we live in Dorr, my daughters currently attend Hopkins Elementary and love it. They are both very sociable, have great senses of humor and make me a better person in the world. 

I enjoy many things in life and am constantly seeking new adventures and new learning opportunities. I love to travel both with my daughters and with friends and especially to National Parks.

I love to run and after HS,   I completed many long distance races, including a full 26.2 mile marathon. I   don’t get the op-portunity to sail much anymore but I did complete a sailing certification and love getting out on the water. I love to kayak, hike, camp and anything that involves being outdoors. I love spending time with my daughters and watching them com-pete in swimming and softball.  I also love to write and hope to one day publish a book. I also love to cook, play board games with my girls, scrapbook and listen to live music. I am an avid Detroit Tigers fan but when it comes to football my heart lies in Colorado with the Broncos. My daughter is named Peyton for a reason :) I love to root for MSU in any sport, and I gener-ally take a few days off during March Madness to watch my bracket fall apart.  

My biggest role model in HS was

Sherlene Kolberg who taught me at the Vo-Tech Center. She showed me that I could do anything I put my mind to. She also encouraged me to ditch self-imposed limits. I loved the small town I grew up in but I needed to know there was a gigan-tic world out there to explore and learn from and she facilitated that. My biggest role model now is an author named Mark Nepo, who I had the honor of studying under for 2 years. Mark’s work centers around living an authentic life in which we bring our full self to the world in order to fulfill our full purpose in life. 

My favorite HS memory is a tie be-tween going undefeated for an entire sea-son of softball (I won’t lie, winning is fun) and winning a speech contest through the Vo-Tech and getting to compete at the National level in Washington DC. I had never left Michigan before I won that trip and it was such an amazing experience for me. 

If I have any advice for cur-rent Hopkins Students it would be to not waste the advantage of coming from a small town while not letting it limit you. Coming from a small town and small school gives you many opportunities to work closely with teachers and counselors to achieve your goals. You have unique op-portunities for one-on-one attention and the teachers know your name. You are not just a face in the crowd. Sometimes, how-ever, coming from a small school makes students believe they don’t have what it takes to be successful in college and in the larger world. This simply couldn’t be further from the truth. Always follow your intuition, dream as big as you can, and never fear failure. There really is no reward for holding back. 

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ben brennerEmployed at Pine Rest Chris-

tian Mental Health Services for 16 years as a Staff Development Man-ager

Attended Hopkins Public Schools, Kellogg Community Col-lege and Ferris State University

I am married and have three daughters. My wife is Stacy and my daughter’s names are Grace, Olivia and Claire.

I have been in the school dis-trict for 35 years

I ran for a school board position because decisions that are made by the school board have a direct impact on my children’s education and I want to be part of that deci-sion making process. In addition, I believe that Hopkins has an incred-ible school system, and I want to help assist in keeping it that way. Lastly, I am very proud of the school system our community has, and I want to see it continue to thrive.

I serve on many professional committees which include the Mich-igan Federation for Children and Families, Michigan Association for Behavioral Health, Mercy Health (St. Mary’s) Leadership Academy as well as the Hopkins Village Council. All of these are important, but serv-ing on the Hopkins School Board is especially meaningful to me. My family is paramount in my life, and anything I can do to help with my children’s future is important to me. I look forward to the opportunity to serve my community and my kids.

John MyersI am a self employed contractor. I graduated from

Hopkins High School and have a Construction Admin-istration Certificate from Ferris State University.

My family consists of my wife of 22 years Janine, and 3 children; Nicholas, Jacob and Lauren.

I enjoy hunting, woodworking, and baseball.I re-ran for a school board position because I

would like to continue the work that so many good people before me have done as members of the school board.

I enjoy being involved in local government. These are difficult times financially for our school. I believe my experience will be helpful moving forward.

Jay GibsonI have been a  Police Of-

ficer for the City of Allegan for 17 years.  I am our Union President, Field Training Of-ficer, and am a team leader on the Allegan County SWAT Team.

I attended Hopkins Elementary until the 5th grade,  living in the  Gorden’s Funeral Home in town during that time.  We then moved to Allegan where I graduated High School in 1993.  I at-tended Ferris State Univer-sity from 1993-97, earning a Bachelor of Science  Degree in Criminal Justice.  I re-turned to the Grand Rapids Campus of Ferris  State Uni-versity  from 2009-11 where I earned a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

I am married to my wife Alexis, who works in the Hu-man Resources Department at Perrigo, and I have two boys.  Noah is 4 and attends the St. Stan’s pre-school program.  AJ

(Alexander John) is 1 and into everything he can reach.

We moved into the school district in 2006, living in the Secluded Acres subdivision near 30th St. and 138th Ave. until 2012.  We moved into our current home on 132nd Ave., north of town, in January 2012.  The school district was the driving force behind the purchase of both homes which stem from my fond memories and experiences in the school

system. My wife and kids are

where my day starts and ends.  I enjoy being physically active, following all Detroit pro sports teams and may be a bit fanat-ical about University of Mich-igan sports.  I can’t wait to follow Noah and AJ in what-ever endeavors they become involved with here in Hopkins.

I was happy to see that there were 5 candidates to ap-ply for the 3 open school board

seats.  Some area jurisdictions do not have that luxury.  A lot of experience is lost with Dawn and Anita stepping down, but the voters will be blessed with several  candidates to choose from.  I think any candidate elected who is not an incum-bent will certainly have a learning curve.   A 6 year term is a big commitment, but I cer-tainly did my due diligence be-fore submitting the paperwork to the county clerk. I talked to my uncle, Steve VanderVeen, who served on the Allegan school board for many years, Dawn Buist, and many others before committing myself.   I think my professional/life experience background illus-trates that I believe in contin-ued education.  I have to use problem solving skills often, and am required to make deci-sions that can often be scruti-nized.  I have never regretted making the right decision over what may have been the more popular one.  Go Vikings!

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Allegan County

A service of Lakeshore Pregnancy Center

Father’s Conference for all male role models of children.

December 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Location: Central Wesleyan Church

446W. 40th St. Holland, MI

$20/person (some scholarships available), or $100 for 7 person group

Lunch is included in price of conference

FREE Childcare (limited availability, call to reserve your spot)

If transportation to the event is a barrier call the number below

For questions call Ami Vasquez at 269-673-2161 ext. 3758

For more information and to register visit: www.alleganaesa.org/gsc

Keynote by Dan Seaborn

2014

There will be a FREE optional father and child activity from 3:00—4:00 for conference participants and their children.

REMINDERWinter weather is upon us. Parents please be prepared

and make alternative plans for snow days, delayed starts, and

early releases.

14 COmmUNIty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . employment opportunitiessubstitute bus drivers1. No experience necessary. Training provided.2. Competitive hourly wage.3. Flexible schedule.Contact Jon Tew at 269-793-7121 ext. 2509

substitute custodiansContact Jon Tew at 269-793-7121 ext. 2509

substitute kitchen WorkersHopkins Public Schools is always looking for more food service subs. To apply to become a sub in Hopkins Food Service Department please go to www.subpass.com and download the enrollment packet or call 866-782-7277.

2014/2015

ski clubInformation is available in all Hopkins Public School offices regarding ski club. It offers significant savings to your

skiers. Check it out!

tons of tabsPlease help Hopkins FFA

collect aluminum can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House. Tabs can be sent to the school offices or dropped off at

Riley’s Buck Stop into ourcollection can between now

and March 11th.Thank you!

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Hopkins Public schoolsGreat start Playgroup schedule 2014-2015

children age birth to 5

Both playgroups meet from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Hopkins elementaryDecember 5January 9March 6April 17May 1June 5July 10August 7

Hopkins community food Pantry322 N Maple StreetHopkins, MI 49328

All Hopkins School District Residents Are Welcome

Hours: Wed 10-1 & Thurs 5-7Or By Appointment:

269-793-7323

If you have any questions, please contact your family coach, Ashley Swainston

at (616) 366-2804 or ashlswai@hpsvikings.org

Hall WalkersHopkins High School and Middle School

Community Hall Walker Hours

6:15-7:15 a.m. Hopkins High School3:30- 6:00 p.m. Hopkins Middle SchoolPlease enter through the main doors.

Looking for a way to keep fit through the winter?

Use our halls for a warm, lit place free of ice and snow!

Expectations: Please, honor our walking times. Children must be accompanied by parents. No walking on days when

school is not in session.

Questions? Call the High School at 793-7616 or the Middle School at 793-7407

thank You!Many thanks go out to the Hopkins Public Schools

Transportation staff. You get our children where they need to be safe and sound. Your dedication to our school district and to

our children is appreciated.

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The Hopkins Public School District Board of Education com-plies 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 in-quires regarding the nondiscrimi-nation policies: Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328 – 269 793-7261.

HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2015 MUSICAL

PRODUCTION OF

beauty And the beastTryouts will be held January 6-8, 2015

Information and tryout packets will be available in school offices in December.

Producers: Mrs. Mitzi Crowe and Mrs. Mary Howard

Directors: Mr. Rick Cerchia (vocal music)

Mr. Rick Hardenberg (Drama and Choreography)Students living in the HPS district and/or attending school in

the district are eligible to tryout. Grades 3-12 are invited to participate.

sycamore elementaryDecember 12January 16March 13April 24May 8June 12July 17August 14

Please join us for one or both playgroups each month for learning opportunities, parent-child interaction, access to community services, networking, a book, a snack and of course, fun and socialization.

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Facebook linksfacebook.com/HopkinsHighSchoolfacebook.com/HopkinsElementary

facebook.com/HopkinsMiddleSchoolfacebook.com/hpsvikings

facebook.com/SycamoreVikingsTwitter link: https://twitter.com/HPSVikings

HoPkins boArd of educAtionMembers of the Board of Education would like to keep lines of communications open with the community they serve. Please feel free to call with your comments and concerns. John Myers, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 896-7540Jeffrey Gilder, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-1481Anita Kerber, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-3072Brian McLaughlin, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-7089Karen Ryan, Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-9287Dawn Buist, Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-3242Mike Maule, Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 681-2528

Hopkins Public Schools District Calendar2014-2015 scHool YeAr

december 22 – January 2Christmas Break

Viking View is published by the Hopkins Public Schools Board of Education

Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark StreetHopkins, MI 49328 269 793-7261

Middle School stageTryouts open to Hopkins area families, students, and community members. Ten minute tryout times.

Thursday, December 11Tuesday, December 163:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hopkins Public Schools

What it isA variety show displaying our talented community members and students of all ages that sing, act,

dance, play an instrument, perform skits, ... almost anything.

InformationJacob Oaster (Director)

269.793.7407 - JacoOast@hpsvikings.org

Friday, January 16 - 7 p.m.Saturday, January 17 - 3 p.m.

Two identical showsTickets: $5

Available at Hopkins school offices and sold at the doorFamily packages available

Performances

2015

outs

Middle School stageTryouts open to Hopkins area families, students, and community members. Ten minute tryout times.

Thursday, December 11Tuesday, December 163:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hopkins Public Schools

What it isA variety show displaying our talented community members and students of all ages that sing, act,

dance, play an instrument, perform skits, ... almost anything.

InformationJacob Oaster (Director)

269.793.7407 - JacoOast@hpsvikings.org

Friday, January 16 - 7 p.m.Saturday, January 17 - 3 p.m.

Two identical showsTickets: $5

Available at Hopkins school offices and sold at the doorFamily packages available

Performances

2015

outs

Middle School stageTryouts open to Hopkins area families, students, and community members. Ten minute tryout times.

Thursday, December 11Tuesday, December 163:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hopkins Public Schools

What it isA variety show displaying our talented community members and students of all ages that sing, act,

dance, play an instrument, perform skits, ... almost anything.

InformationJacob Oaster (Director)

269.793.7407 - JacoOast@hpsvikings.org

Friday, January 16 - 7 p.m.Saturday, January 17 - 3 p.m.

Two identical showsTickets: $5

Available at Hopkins school offices and sold at the doorFamily packages available

Performances

2015

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Middle School stage

Tryouts open to Hopkins area families,

students, and community members.

Ten minute tryout times.

Thursday, December 11

Tuesday, December 16

3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

outsMiddle School stageTryouts open to Hopkins area families, students, and community members. Ten minute tryout times.

Thursday, December 11Tuesday, December 163:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

outsMiddle School stageTryouts open to Hopkins area families, students, and community members. Ten minute tryout times.

Thursday, December 11Tuesday, December 163:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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february20 Midwinter Break – No School23 DPPD Day – Teachers Only

March6 2nd trimester ends- ½ day for students

April3 Good Friday – No School6-10 Spring Break

May12 Honors Convocation17 Baccalaureate 22 Graduation25 Memorial Day – No School

June4 3rd Trimester Ends ½ day for students ½ DPPD Day – Teachers only