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Royal Reps Help Hopkins Schools Go from Great to World Class

Great to World Class

Hopkins Public Schools is Hopkins Public Schools on a mission to go from Great to World Class. As a first step of this work, we have gathered a group of savvy Hopkins High School students to engage the community. You may see these “Royal Reps” at community events throughout the summer. They will be interacting with every demographic of the community in an attempt to learn what World Class means to the people we serve. We will use the responses to begin shaping detailed elements of our strategic planning work.

Hopkins Envirothon Team to Compete at Nationals

The Hopkins Envirothon team will represent the state of Minnesota at the national competition July 22-28 at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Envirothon is a competition requiring a team of five members to take knowledge quizzes on environmental topics, do an oral presentation, and solve a complex environmental problem. Team members Sarah Clay, Isaac Daitzchman, Sylvie Gitler, Jasper Johnson, and Anna Von Duyke will compete against the best teams from each state, Canadian provinces, and areas of China.

Summer 2018

Get excited for fall 2018 kindergarten! Explore the playground and meet school staff before the start of school. For dates and times, visit HopkinsSchools.org/kinder or call 952-988-4110

com m u ni t y Vehicle Fair

Join us for the Hopkins Early Childhood free Open House & Vehicle Fair! Explore a police car, fire truck, front-end loader, and more! Also enjoy face painting and fun classroom activities. Sept. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Harley Hopkins Family Center 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins

Rock-n-Royal Block Party with HEF Celebrate the beginning of another great school year with food, music, and friends! Sept. 8, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Tickets: call 952-988-4097 or visit HopkinsEducationFoundation.org

Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2018 Three Hopkins High School seniors share their unique stories On June 7, 511 seniors graduated from Hopkins High School. As a final farewell to this memorable class, and as is tradition in the last edition of the Update, we profiled three seniors — Ilham Nur, Isaac Eng, and Amarya WardWest — each of whom have their own unique success story. We wish them and the entire class of 2018 all the best as they head off into a bright future. Ilham Nur: Think globally, act locally Ilham Nur had a global perspective before entering firstgrade. At that point, she had already lived in Somalia, Denmark, and Minnesota. She went through the American immigration process in kindergarten and spent her entire K-12 career at Hopkins Public Schools. She currently speaks three languages and can read Arabic.

Ilham Nur has spent her high school career creating a positive culture for Hopkins High School.

is designed to push high-potential students into a rigorous course load and eventually to college. In fact, many AVID students become the first in their families to attend college. Because of the program, Nur took AP (Advanced Placement) and honors classes throughout high school. She was also chosen by her peers to give a speech at the annual AVID banquet. She credits her AVID teacher, Ms. Heimlich, for challenging her to dig deep and push herself beyond what she thought was possible.

Nur has spent the greater part of her high school “Ms. Heimlich wants the best for all of her students,” Nur experience focused on bringing people said. “She has opened the door for many together. In her sophomore year, she was a I have always to get to college, and she is always pushing co-founder of HHS Responds, a studentyou to be better. This makes us want to do loved the teachers led group that is focused on creating an more.” inclusive and positive culture for Hopkins at Hopkins. I don’t High School. Nur emphasized that the In the fall, Nur plans to attend group is for everyone, although its mission Normandale Community College for think I have had is to provide a voice for students who have two years and then transfer to a four-year a bad experience not always had one. university. She’s not quite sure what she wants to do with her life because she is “We are heavily focused on kids who are with anyone; my interested in many things. She could see not being heard, who are primarily students herself pursuing education because it’s teachers have of color,” she said. “We respect all people, critical for students to see teachers of color. and we love to hear ranging points of view. done a good job On the other hand, she loves kids, so a Different mindsets have come into the career in pediatrics is appealing. Or maybe club, and because of the club, they view challenging she will take business classes and explore situations differently.” a more corporate road. Regardless of the me. path she chooses, it’s clear Nur knows how HHS Responds does not shy away from to define success for herself. controversial topics. They were key contributors to bringing gender neutral bathrooms into the high school. Isaac Eng: Up for the challenge They helped organize a student-led walkout to protest Isaac Eng is a person who likes to test his limits. In junior gun violence, and this year they focused on removing the high, he was in the gifted ALM (Autonomous Learning stigma from mental health issues. But the first time they Model) program. As he progressed into high school, he were instrumental in bringing the whole school together took several AP classes and performed well enough to was in 2016 after the election, which caused tension earn the prestigious AP Scholar with Distinction award. among the student body. HHS Responds organized a He was involved in several activities, sports, and clubs facilitated dialogue known as a fishbowl, where students including HopCares, baseball, jazz band, and the Nordic practice active listening and share their personal truths — ski team, where he served as captain, and this summer he and it helped. is running a marathon, just because. The list goes on, but you get it — Eng is not one to sit idle. And Hopkins has “This was one of my favorite fishbowls,” said Nur. “We set offered an array of experiences that have challenged him. aside being red or blue, and focused on coming together as a school community and respecting one another.” “I have always loved the teachers at Hopkins,” said Eng. “I don’t think I have had a bad experience with anyone; The other thing that stands out to Nur during her time at my teachers have done a good job challenging me.” Hopkins is her participation in the AVID program. AVID see The Class of 2018 inside

The Class of 2018, continued from cover Although his interests vary, Eng has thoughtfully planned out a rough sketch of his future, which involves international relations, law school, and maybe a seat on America’s highest court. His dream of becoming a Supreme Court justice was formed Isaac Eng is headed to Brown in junior high, when University in the fall, and one day you might see his face on he participated the Supreme Court. in a mock youth government activity that took him downtown and put him in charge of 40 kids. There he learned the importance of building relationships as a means to influence and create change. He carried this interest into high school, and in his AP composition class, he sharpened these skills by learning to write strategic and persuasive essays on subjects he knew little about. “This was my most challenging class,” he said. “It was a mental test because you had to be able to articulate your points, and the subjects are not always meaningful to you. I think that is a good skill to have.” Despite Eng’s ambition, he has a healthy amount of humility, especially for his young age. He describes himself as someone who is happiest when he is outside, and takes deliberate breaks from technology. In his sophomore year, he organized a four-day trip to the Boundary Waters with his friends without adult supervision. To be clear, he had to hold a parent meeting to convince his friends’ parents to allow the trip. The next year, the same group headed off to Colorado, but no parent meeting was required — trust had been established. Last summer, he also attended a school-sponsored trip to Costa Rica where he lived with a host family in a small mountain town. Not being able to speak English pushed him out of his comfort zone, but it was also exhilarating. “When I got off the plane, it was culture shock,” he said. “I could not speak any English. It pushed me into the deep end, but it was a great experience.” During his senior year, Eng was able to relax his

pace just a bit. He took an independent study course that allowed him to be a teacher’s assistant for his favorite teacher, Ms. Ocar, and also build a set of skis with his favorite coach, Mr. Fuhr. This is what he envisions college life will be like — more self-paced and self-directed. Over the summer, he will wait tables in Wayzata and “tune out and reset” before attending college in the fall. Eng plans to study international relations at Brown University and minor in Spanish. After that, he will likely pursue law school or work at an international company of some kind. Amarya Ward-West: Overcoming adversity Hopkins High School senior Amarya Ward-West describes herself as a perfectionist, although that word alone does not do her justice. Very few of us could understand the drive, grit, and determination that Ward-West embodies. The summer before ninth-grade, Ward-West was in a car accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She was in a coma for three months, and when she came out of it, she needed to re-learn how to do pretty much everything. Although this accident will remain a crucial part of Ward-West’s story for the rest of her life, she is not interested in letting it define her. She is focused on the future, just like the rest of her graduating class, and is proud of all she has accomplished. She Amarya Ward-West plans to is humble and has a study psychology this fall at dry sense of humor. Augsburg University. She likely won’t come right out and say that she has a 3.98 GPA, or that she has taken a number of AP and honors classes, but with a little questioning, she will tell you a few of her successes. This year, she was one of five students to receive Minnesota’s Beat the Odds scholarship. Sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, the scholarship is given out to five Minnesota high school students each year who have overcome tremendous adversity to achieve academic

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Stay & Explore Preschool Extended-day Options Flexibility to fit your schedule! Stay & Explore options are available at select Kaleidoscope Preschool sites to extend your child’s preschool day from 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Register for Kaleidoscope Preschool; when your session is confirmed, choose Stay & Explore options to extend your child’s preschool day. Register: HopkinsSchools.org/preschool Questions? Call 952-988-5004.

Class of 2018 By the Numbers

133

Graduated with Honors

44

Graduated with Departmental Honors

41

Graduated with Distinction

1

511 National Merit Finalist

1

AP National Scholar

Total Graduating Seniors

excellence, demonstrate leadership in their communities, and aspire to attend college. “I applied for the scholarship at the last minute,” said Ward-West. “A counselor here recommended that I go for it, and I decided to give it a try.” As a Beat the Odds recipient, Ward-West will receive a $5,000 matriculating scholarship and a laptop computer, among other things. She has been accepted into the University of Minnesota, but plans to attend Augsburg University this fall to study psychology, although she jokes that this might change in the next couple of months. “I am really interested in how people think, how they react to stuff, and knowing how their minds work,” she said. Ward-West describes Hopkins as an inclusive environment that is both welcoming and diverse. She has equally enjoyed her AP statistics and pre-calculus classes, and her English and modern non-fiction classes. Experimenting appeals to her curious nature, making physics another favorite. Although she has found her fit at Hopkins, she is also ready to pursue new adventures. “I am looking forward to being done and attending college,” she said. “I am ready to move on to the next thing.” ​

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From the Superintendent, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed

Taking Hopkins from Great to World Class It has been an incredible year! Thank YOU for choosing Hopkins and trusting us with your precious children. As a first-year superintendent, I could not have asked for a better district, a more supportive community, or a more amazing first year! Without a doubt, our devoted staff are the glue that holds Hopkins together. The work of preparing students at all levels to reach their highest leadership potential is very rewarding, and requires a strong partnership between Hopkins staff and you as caregivers. Have you heard? Hopkins Public Schools is moving from Great to World Class, and here’s what we’re doing to prepare: Student-Led Community Engagement: The first step in our strategic visioning process is community engagement. When you’re out and about this summer, you might see our Royal Reps, a group of 25 students and five staff members, in their royal blue and white T-shirts armed with iPads, engaging students, staff, parents, and community members. They will be asking folks to dream big about what Hopkins can and should become. The responses they gather will inform our next steps. It is very exciting to see students leading this market research effort and gathering skills in critical thinking, problem-solving on a diverse team, cognitive agility, and complex synthesis of large amounts of information. Strategic Visioning with GoKart Labs: Hopkins has partnered with a strategic transformation consultant, GoKart Labs (GKL), a company that has expertise helping educational organizations reconceptualize themselves. Education systems must think outside of the box to prepare scholars for unpredictable work environments. In July, GKL will begin to learn our landscape of opportunity and challenge. On August 7 and 9, GKL will lead visioning exercises that begin to identify our District’s future-forward concept. Their final step will be leveraging technology to create a blueprint that boldly communicates Hopkins Public Schools’ new vision for a World Class education for all. Visioning and Focus Groups During the 2018-19 School Year — We Need You! What’s our collective purpose and identity? What are our core values and how do they inform our vision for the future? What should learning spaces look, feel, and sound like in the year 2025 or 2030? These are some of the important questions we’ll address as a community during the 2018-19 school year. We’re looking for parents and community members to join focus groups that will meet several times during the fall. We are already in a great place for student and adult learners. However, if we’re going to evolve to meet the demands of the global marketplace, there are pieces we’ll need to discard or rebuild. We need your input on what should stay and what should go. Be ready to sign up! What I know is that Hopkins is a place that values each child. Our mission of Excellence, Every School, Every Student, Every Day is something we authentically live. And at the same time, we can get better. Part of the reason for our Great to World Class trajectory is that we still have an opportunity gap that makes it possible for some students to achieve at high levels while others struggle to access the content that helps students become scholars. We will not be World Class until every student achieves at their highest potential. Thanks to you — our community — we have the resources to provide quality teachers, rich technology, and other unique resources to close these opportunity gaps. But we must be intentional, strategic, and unwaveringly focused on each and every child. Thank you for placing your trust in us. Enjoy your summer!​

Hopkins Hosts Its First AmericanIndian Culture Celebration Dallas Downey is a fifth-grader at Meadowbrook Elementary. It’s his favorite grade … so far. He especially likes learning about the environment. He is in baseball, and during his interview he was eating PB&J. Practice was in 20 minutes — what’s a kid to do? Dallas is also American-Indian, and his childhood is full of activities that represent his culture. He Dallas Downey in his grass dance regalia. attends powwows with his mother. He has special grass dance regalia, and he participates in drumming circles. His culture is very much alive — he is living it. And that is exactly what he, and others, in the American-Indian community want people to know — the Native community is alive and thriving. “Some people think that Native culture is not a thing anymore,” said Dallas. “It’s kind of sad because they are not getting to know part of the world that I am growing up in.” Hopkins Public Schools is trying to change that. On May 19, Hopkins hosted its first American-Indian Culture Celebration, which drew about 200 people. The event was co-organized by social studies teacher Allegra Smisek and the American-Indian Parent Advisory Committee. The goal was to educate the greater Hopkins community about American-Indian culture, and create a more robust Hopkins American-Indian Education Program. “As a Hopkins community, we have a lot of room for growth in celebrating our American-Indian students and families, and learning more about the 11 sovereign nations within the state of Minnesota,” said Smisek. The American-Indian Culture Celebration featured cultural crafts, vendor booths, and a documentary of the creation of the jingle dress, along with a delicious meal prepared by Gatherings Café. As a special treat, Native Pride Arts, an internationally renowned performance company, presented music and dance from several tribes across North America. Everyone in the crowd was invited to dance during their final act, the round dance. According to Cassie Buffalohead, a Hopkins parent and also a member of the American-Indian community, the event was particularly important because in the state of Minnesota, and nationwide, Native people continue to have higher than average high school drop-out rates, and Native parents have some distrust with the American education system. Buffalohead is convinced that one solution to this complex problem is organizing educational, inclusive events that showcase Native pride and include Native children. “People think of American-Indian people as the past, not the present, and a lot of American-Indian people are thriving and doing great things,” she said. “We need to create experiences that engage families and kids and incorporate more of American-Indian culture into the norm.”

Sincerely,

Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed Superintendent

Native Pride Arts performs at the American-Indian Culture Celebration.

District Life Changer

Allegra Smisek

Hopkins social studies teacher Allegra Smisek encourages her students in the classroom and beyond by challenging them to become better people and future leaders. She strives to make every person feel valued and empowered. In her 10 years in the District, Smisek has accomplished a lot. She has been integral in the implementation of a number of programs. There was the Royal Roundup Homebase, Hopstock Professional Development Conference, American-Indian Education Program, and most recently the Royal Reps — just to name a few. In addition to teaching, Smisek is the social studies curriculum coordinator and the American-Indian Education Program coordinator. She has helped secure five grants from the Hopkins Education Foundation and re-envisioned the social studies curriculum.

On her Twitter bio, Smisek proudly describes herself as someone who helps “kids discover their voice and power.” And she, undoubtedly, does just that. “Ms. Smisek has challenged me and my classmates many times this year to do more work, work outside of our comfort zone, and speak up for what we believe in,” said Aliya Rosenthal, one of Smisek’s students. Smisek may challenge her students, but she also practices what she preaches. She stepped out of her own comfort zone in an effort to amplify education issues in the community when a local government representative stepped down. She threw her name in the ring to run for public office. Even though she did not receive the endorsement, she said it was one of the most enriching experiences of her life that will help her support former students when they run for office someday. “I’m so grateful to my students for reminding me how important it is to take risks, seize opportunities, and speak up for what you believe in,” Smisek said. Background: After graduating from St. Olaf College, Smisek accepted a position as an English professor at Chiang Mai University in northern Thailand. She returned to Minnesota where she received her teaching license and began teaching social studies at North Junior High and Hopkins High School.

Community Spirit Nicole Schachtman

Nicole Schachtman fell in love with Hopkins after her son transferred to Tanglen Elementary as a thirdgrader. There she found a welcoming community with a forward-thinking and proactive mindset. She felt an urge to give back and began volunteering at Tanglen, which led to involvement with the PTO, but it was a meeting about the IB (International Baccalaureate) program that truly piqued her interest. She became an ambassador for Hopkins Public Schools and then a tutor in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. Her passion to affect change in a tangible way led her to join the Hopkins Education Foundation, where she has helped bring forward some groundbreaking grants like school gardens, after-school tutoring, and equipment for a brand new mental health clinic. Your proudest moment volunteering? I am constantly learning new things during my days at Hopkins, but the best part is I get to go back to school with the global leaders of tomorrow and touch their lives a little bit along the way.

Proudest moment? Generally speaking, my favorite event of the year is the AVID banquet. It’s so incredible to celebrate former students and hear where they will be attending college the following fall.

What people have influenced you most? I think most notable to date is our new superintendent, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed. She is a woman of grace, intellect, vision, and empathy who speaks of an equitable education for all Hopkins students to achieve greatness through self-discipline and a commitment to do better.

Stats: • B.A. in history, religion, and American studies, St. Olaf College; Master’s of Education in social studies education, University of Minnesota; currently pursuing a K-12 administrative licensure, University of Minnesota. Allegra Smisek teaches eighth grade global studies and is the coordinator for the social studies curriculum and American-Indian Education Program.

I volunteer because … I strongly believe that our kids will do better than we did, think bigger than we could, and bring a greatly needed global perspective to the future.

What do you love most about working at Hopkins Public Schools? In the words of Superintendent Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, “Hopkins is the world.” To me, Hopkins is a social studies teacher’s dream! No matter what we are studying in class, our diversity enriches the conversations.

Where are they going?

Ilham Nur: 2018 graduate

Post-graduation plans: Plans to attend Normandale Community College and then will transfer to a four-year university.

fun facts Ilham Nur has accomplished a lot in three years at Hopkins High School. Nur has taken several AP classes, was chosen to give a speech at the AVID ceremony, and was a leader in HHS Responds. When looking back, what stands out most to her at Hopkins are the friends she has made and the connections she developed with teachers. What is your favorite class and why? Honors Humanities. It has challenged me as a student. I really loved talking about race and experiences. If you could create one mandatory course for future seniors, what would it be? Diversity seminar. I think that should be required. There are things people should know before they leave high school. It is a reality of the world outside. If you were in charge of planning a concert for the school, which three artists would you bring? Drake because he would bring our school closer together, Beyoncé because she is who she is, and Ed Sheeran because he would calm us down.

Hopkins graduates set to embark on a new journey toward the future. Isaac Eng: 2018 graduate Amarya Ward-West: 2018 graduate

Post-graduation plans: Plans to study international relations at Brown University. Later, he would like to pursue law school or politics. His highest aspiration is to be a Supreme Court justice. fun facts Receiving gold tassels for graduation was a big moment for Isaac Eng. They symbolized all his hard work in the realm of academia. When he wasn’t working toward a 3.95 GPA, he was helping his teammates as captain of the Nordic ski team. What is your favorite school lunch? Sweet and Sour Chicken/Pork. Looking back at your experience at Hopkins, is there anything that you wish you would have tried that you did not? I wish I would have taken more art classes for the meditation aspect of it. Junior year, I had four AP classes, which was tough. What person has inspired you most? When I went to Costa Rica, I stayed with a host family in a mountain town. The father, Marcos, was a rugged coffee bean farmer, and even though he lived in poverty, he was happy with his life and felt he had all he needed. He was and still is a good, faithful man.

Post-graduation plans: Plans to study psychology at Augsburg University.

fun facts Amarya Ward-West has been involved with 4H and Girl Scouts in the past, but she is currently focused on academics. One of her proudest moments is graduating. It is not something everyone gets to do, yet Ward-West said she always knew she would graduate. She hopes to work with people in her future career, and looks forward to studying psychology at Augsburg University in the fall. What is your favorite class and why? Math because there are a lot of different ways to find the answer to the same problem. What person has inspired you most? My older sister and my older brother. They always made me do the right thing. The jobs you will have one day may not even exist yet. What kinds of skills do you think you might need to succeed? Listening. Communicating. People skills. Kindness. Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mr. Clark. He teaches English. I’ve had him for two classes. I like his dry sense of humor. Update Summer 2018

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Summer Events

Hopkins Kaleidoscope Preschool has space in Minnetonka! – Enroll your 3- to 5-year old child in Kaleidoscope Preschool at the Gatewood Elementary site in Minnetonka. Extended-day options are available. Call 952-988-5004 or email [email protected] Take summer GED Prep and ESL classes – Adult Options in Education offers classes during the summer! Visit AdultOptions.org or call 952-988-5343 for details. Fun in the Sun – Fun outdoor summer event for families with children ages 2-5 from Hopkins ECFE. $5 per family. Tuesday, August 28, 6-7:15 p.m. Register: HopkinsCommunityEd.org or call 952-988-5000.

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Vehicle Fair – Join us for the free Open House and Vehicle Fair! Friday, September 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave. S., Hopkins First Day of School – It’ll be here before you know it! September 4: Grades 1-7, 10 September 5: Kindergarten, grades 8, 9, 11, 12

Free Summer Meals for Youth!

2018 Rock-n-Royal Block Party – Celebrate the beginning of another school year at the HEF Rock-n-Royal party and street dance! Saturday, September 8, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets: HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.

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Kids 18 and younger eat free this summer! Quality meals from Hopkins Public Schools don’t stop over the summer. Breakfast and lunch are served at Alice Smith, Eisenhower, and Gatewood elementary schools. We also hit the road with the Hopkins food truck to Maetzold Field, Burnes Park, Oakes Park, and Valley Park for more lunch action!

For complete details, visit HopkinsSchools.org/SummerMeals

Hopkins Construction Timeline

Important Changes to the 2018-19 Calendar

In November, voters overwhelmingly approved a $30 million bond to fund renovations and repairs to school sites and facilities. The following projects were funded thanks to the referendum.

At its June 6 meeting, the Hopkins School Board unanimously approved a modified version of the 2018-19 school year calendar. In the fall of 2017, Hopkins Public Schools surveyed all families regarding school engagement, communication, and overall parent satisfaction. These changes are in response to that survey. In short, the modifications to the calendar will:

Bond Projects Timeline

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High School Flexible Learning Spaces Junior High School International Baccalaureate Design Space North Junior High Collaborative Learning Spaces West Junior High Collaborative Learning Spaces

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Expand Meadowbrook Phase 1 Expand High School Cafeteria Modify High School Kitchen Expand Meadowbrook Phase 2

June 1, 2018 Sept. 1, 2018 June 1, 2018 Sept. 28, 2018 June 1, 2019 Sept. 1, 2019

If you would like to learn more about these projects, visit our website: HopkinsSchools.org/Referendum.

Strengthen the relationship between students and school. Allow more opportunities to celebrate students’ accomplishments. Host conferences earlier for elementary families. Reduce arena-style conferences at the secondary level. Reduce the number of short weeks.

The biggest changes for elementary families are the following: • There will be no school during the week of Oct. 15. (This is the week that MEA is held.) • School will be in session on Nov. 1 and 2. • School will be in session on Dec. 7. • There will be no school on Feb. 14 and 15. • School will be in session on March 21 and 22. • All other aspects of the 2018-19 calendar remain the same. The District is exploring child care options for families that may need care in Oct. and Feb.

Expansions

High School Locker Rooms and Showers Glen Lake Parking Lot Stadium Entrance West Junior High Fields Reconstruction High School Multi-Purpose Room Additional Space for Arts, Athletics, Activities Programs, and Storage

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The biggest changes for secondary families are the following: • The first day of school for grades 7 and 10 is Sept. 4. • The first day of school for grades 8, 9, 11, and 12 is Sept. 5. • There will be no school for grades 7-12 on Feb. 21. • There will be no school for grades 7-9 on Feb. 22. • School will be in session on March 21. • On March 22 there will be school for junior high students, but not for senior high students. • All other aspects of the 2018-19 calendar remain the same. Where can I find a revised calendar? We have updated the online Google Calendars. If you subscribe to these calendars, they will automatically update for you. In addition, your building principal will be sending out information about conferences and other events specific to your building later this summer. You can also find a complete list of changes and an updated printable calendar at: HopkinsSchools.org/Calendar2018.