Itβs been an AMAZING first week of school! We realize that itβs been tough to go from no school to a full week to start the year, but your kids have been doing great! We appreciate your partnership in starting good habits early. This past week, our teachers have worked with your children to develop classroom contracts. These are the non-negotiables in their classroom that the students and teachers develop together. Our staff has also worked with your kids on establishing classroom routines and procedures.
Below is our newest edition of our Newsletter/Good News! Next week on Wednesday is our picture day! Teachers will or already have sent home ordering information (QR code on the form). The only time you will be able to order yearbooks this year is in the fall when you order pictures from the QR code.
One other note, if your child is in need of Hand2Hand meals (meals to take home for the weekend/extended breaks) please use the QR code in the newsletter to sign up. This is free.
Have a great weekend and just a reminder, next week is a 4 day school week. There is no school on Friday, 9/4 or Monday, 9/7.
Greeting HES Families! βοΈ We hope everyone is having a relaxing and enjoyable summer break! As August begins, we want to start sharing some important information for the 2026β2027 school year.
β οΈ Important Date Correction: There was a typo in the mailed letter regarding our Open House. It listed the date as Monday, August 19th. The correct day is Wednesday, August 19th!
ποΈ Upcoming Key Dates π« Open House β Wednesday, August 19, 2026 3:30 PM β 4:00 PM: Annual Title I Meeting (Optional) 4:00 PM β 4:45 PM: Families with last names AβL 4:45 PM β 5:30 PM: Families with last names MβZ Note: Everyone will start the evening in the gym for a brief welcome before heading to the classrooms to visit and meet the teachers!
August 24: First Day of School! π September 4 & 7: No School (Labor Day Weekend) πΊπΈ
π° Keep an Eye on Our Newsletter! Check out our latest newsletter for details on school picture day, new staff introductions, bus routes, and other upcoming events. We canβt wait to see everyone on August 19th and kick off an amazing 2026β2027 school year! π π
As we start planning for the next school year, we want to remind our families that if your child needs medication while at school, an updated Medication Administration form must be on file for the 2026-2027 school year. This includes over-the-counter medications and prescription medications (including EpiPens and Inhalers). If your child needs a prescription medication administered while at school, their Primary Care Provider must complete a portion of the form.
The upcoming proposal is for our school districtβs operating millage.
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Good morning HES Families!
Itβs been an AMAZING first week of school! We realize that itβs been tough to go from no school to a full week to start the year, but your kids have been doing great! We appreciate your partnership in starting good habits early. This past week, our teachers have worked with your children to develop classroom contracts. These are the non-negotiables in their classroom that the students and teachers develop together. Our staff has also worked with your kids on establishing classroom routines and procedures.
Below is our newest edition of our Newsletter/Good News! Next week on Wednesday is our picture day! Teachers will or already have sent home ordering information (QR code on the form). The only time you will be able to order yearbooks this year is in the fall when you order pictures from the QR code.
One other note, if your child is in need of Hand2Hand meals (meals to take home for the weekend/extended breaks) please use the QR code in the newsletter to sign up. This is free.
Have a great weekend and just a reminder, next week is a 4 day school week. There is no school on Friday, 9/4 or Monday, 9/7.
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π Exciting news, HES Familiesβthe 2026β2027 school year kicks off this Monday, August 24th! πβ¨
We canβt wait to welcome our students back! Here is everything you need to know to make Day 1 smooth and stress-free:
β° School Hours
School Day: 7:45 AM β 2:55 PM
Breakfast Arrival: 7:25 AM (for students eating breakfast at school)
General Arrival: 7:35 AM
π« First Day Drop-Off (Young 5s & Kindergarten)
Parents of Young 5s and Kindergarteners are welcome to walk their child to class on Monday, August 24th.
Starting Tuesday, please say your goodbyes at the front door. Weβll have plenty of friendly staff ready to guide them safely to their classrooms.
Have a wonderful weekend, rest up, and we'll see you all bright and early on Monday morning!
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Greeting HES Families! βοΈ
We hope everyone is having a relaxing and enjoyable summer break! As August begins, we want to start sharing some important information for the 2026β2027 school year.
π© Check Your Mailboxes!
You should have received a letter in the mail from Hopkins Elementary School containing your childβs teacher assignment, a supply list, and a welcome-back letter. If you haven't received yours, please contact the main office at 269-793-7286.
β οΈ Important Date Correction:
There was a typo in the mailed letter regarding our Open House. It listed the date as Monday, August 19th. The correct day is Wednesday, August 19th!
ποΈ Upcoming Key Dates
π« Open House β Wednesday, August 19, 2026
3:30 PM β 4:00 PM: Annual Title I Meeting (Optional)
4:00 PM β 4:45 PM: Families with last names AβL
4:45 PM β 5:30 PM: Families with last names MβZ
Note: Everyone will start the evening in the gym for a brief welcome before heading to the classrooms to visit and meet the teachers!
August 24: First Day of School! π
September 4 & 7: No School (Labor Day Weekend) πΊπΈ
π° Keep an Eye on Our Newsletter!
Check out our latest newsletter for details on school picture day, new staff introductions, bus routes, and other upcoming events.
We canβt wait to see everyone on August 19th and kick off an amazing 2026β2027 school year! π π
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As we start planning for the next school year, we want to remind our families that if your child needs medication while at school, an updated Medication Administration form must be on file for the 2026-2027 school year. This includes over-the-counter medications and prescription medications (including EpiPens and Inhalers). If your child needs a prescription medication administered while at school, their Primary Care Provider must complete a portion of the form.
Non-Prescription Medication
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Quick heads-up about the August 4th vote! π³οΈ
The upcoming proposal is for our school districtβs operating millage.
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π Happy Last Day of School, HES! βοΈ
Today is a half day of school (dismissed at 11:10 AM) and Step Up Day!
We hope everyone has an amazing, safe, and fun summer break. Remember to rest, relax, and recharge for next year!
π To our current 5th graders: You are going to do amazing things at HMS!
π To Mrs. Cribley: Happy Retirement! Thank you for everything; you will be deeply missed!
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