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Welcome to Hopkins Middle School......Where the Eagles Fly First Class!

Character Education Trait of The Month:

April: Dependability & Leadership

WEEK ONE:
"Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He who acts conscientiously toward himself, will act so towards others." ( Johann Kaspar Lavater)

"A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune." ( Annonynos)

WEEK TWO:
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." (Henry Ford)

"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision." (Theodore Hesburgh)

WEEK THREE:
"There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self." (John Gay)

WEEK FOUR:
"In the area of human life the honor and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action." (Aristotle)

"One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency."
(Arnold Glasgow)

Hopkins Third Quarter Honor Roll 2008

Hopkins Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 08.doc


Hopkins Middle School Mission Statement
The mission of Hopkins Middle School is to provide a safe and nurturing community for learners, facilitated by a caring, committed, and highly qualified staff, supported by resources, families, and community partnerships, where students excel to the highest level academically, creatively and socially to become contributing citizens in a culturally diverse and technological-based world.
 
School Beliefs
  • Academic excellence and high expectations are priorities.
  • Each student ia a valued individual with unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs.
  • The environment will be positive, accepting and safe for everyone.
  • Cultral diversity is important and appreciated.
  • Teachers, staff, administrators, parents, students, and community members share in the responsibility for providing a supportive learning environment within our school.
  • Everyone will be treated with dignity and respect.

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From the Principal

Welcome back to another successful school year at Hopkins Middle School. We're off to a great start this year. We have new staff members, and we are anticipating great things from our students.
 
Parents, please get involved in your child's education through our school Improvement Council. The information for you to indicate your interest in our School Improvement Council is provided in our school newsletter, and it was sent home in the student's homeroom packets. Remember, it takes all of us working together to ensure that our students succeed. We need your input, so feel free to get involved and don't be strangers to our school. Parents, please stay in contact with your child's teachers about their academic and behavior.
 
Our Vision For Hopkins Middle:
  • Continuous improvement on student achievement, social interaction, and total self utilizing research and data.
  • Professional Collaboration between teachers, district office staff, and consultants to provide on-going professional development.
  • Continue to enhance our school image and provide top notch customer service.
  • Infuse technology in instruction and throughout our total school program.
 
Parents, please look for our school newsletter on each Friday.
 
Our motto and theme for this year is
 
"Hopkins Eagles Fly First Class!"
 
Please join us as we fly and soar to excellence this year.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Goler Collins
 
Principal
 
 
 
 

Goler Collins

Upcoming Events 

Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 23
PACT Testing
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27
PACT Testing
Friday, May 30
Ends 180 Days
Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Weather 

Mostly sunny
Today, 5/21/2008
High: 83 | Low: 54
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Tomorrow, 5/22/2008
High: 87 | Low: 63
Mostly sunny