Modular Classrooms and 2014-2015 School Calendar

Modular Classrooms and 2014-2015 School Calendar

The School Committee approved the FY15 budget at their January 30 meeting which included a tuition-free full day kindergarten program.  A $350,000 placeholder was put on the town meeting warrant for temporary modular classrooms to help house the FDK program.  At the February 27 school 

Full Day K Discussion and School Transportation Policy this week

Full Day K Discussion and School Transportation Policy this week

The School Committee will be having a regular meeting this week on Thursday, January 16 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. The public comment period is scheduled for 8:30pm after the Full Day Kindergarten Discussion. You may attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast 

Full Day Kindergarten Proposal Overview

Full Day Kindergarten Proposal Overview

Dr. MacLeod has included in the FY2015 budget a proposal to make full-day kindergarten available to all students.  It is currently proposed in the budget as tuition-based full-day kindergarten with half day kindergarten option.  With this plan, some kindergarten or first grade classes may need 

High School, Middle School, Athletics and Student Services Budgets Tonight

High School, Middle School, Athletics and Student Services Budgets Tonight

The School Committee will be meeting in a budget working session tonight, January 9, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. There will be no public comment period, but you can watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30). Tonight’s meeting will focus on the 

Tonight’s School Committee Meeting ON

Tonight’s School Committee Meeting ON

The School Committee will be meeting tonight, January 2, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. Tonight’s meeting is a regular meeting and special meeting with a focus on next year’s technology budget, student services budget (special education), as well as the budget impact 

Hopkinton invited into MSBA’s Eligibility Period

Hopkinton invited into MSBA’s Eligibility Period

  On Wednesday, November 20 at the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Director’s Meeting, Hopkinton was invited to the MSBA’s eligibility period for Center Elementary School. In May Hopkinton voted at Town Meeting to appropriate $600,000 to fund a new Feasibility Study for Center School, and had 

Early Childhood Education Forum Recap

Early Childhood Education Forum Recap

Nearly 50 parents turned out on November 18 for the Early Childhood Learning Education Forum lead by the Superintendent and Principal of Center School, Dr. Cathy MacLeod and Lauren Dubeau.  Discussion focused on the benefits of creating a Pre-K – 1 education center and a standard 

Early Childhood Education: “A Vision for the Future” Forum

Early Childhood Education: “A Vision for the Future” Forum

Several parents and community members joined Dr. MacLeod and the Administrative Leadership Team on November 6th.  Don’t miss out on the next opportunity to meet with Dr. Cathy MacLeod, Superintendent, and Mrs. Lauren Dubeau, Center School Principal, who will share their plans for improving Early Childhood 

Announcing: Superintendent Public Forums November 6 and 18

Announcing: Superintendent Public Forums November 6 and 18

On November 6, the Hopkinton Public Schools Administrative Leadership Team will be hosting a Public Forum. This will be an opportunity to learn about their priorities and how they are collaborating to meet the needs of your children. On November 18, Superintendent Dr. MacLeod and 

High School Principal Update

High School Principal Update

In a listserv email on Friday, November 1, Dr. Cathy MacLeod let parents know that she has accepted the resignation of Michael Cournoyer as Hopkinton High School Principal. She also announced the permanent appointment of Mr. Evan Bishop as Principal. Secondly she announced the appointment of Mr. Jake 

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

At its August 1 public meeting, Hopkinton’s Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) conducted site walks of both Elmwood School and Center School including the abutting Hehn family property at 25 Ash Street. New Superintendent Cathy MacLeod attended the site walk as well as new Center 

New School Administration Gears up for 2014 School Year

New School Administration Gears up for 2014 School Year

When the 2013-2014 school years begins, students and parents will be greeted by several new administrators. Lauren Dubeau is the new principal at Center School. Lauren Dubeau holds a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from the Worcester State College, as well as a