Recent Articles About the Proposed New School Project

Recent Articles About the Proposed New School Project

School Committee Reaffirms Stand on Districtingby Mark Collins, Staff Reporter – 18 March, 2011 – HCAMhttp://www.hcam.tv/news/school-committee-reaffirms-stand-districting MSBA Clarifies Ramification of a Failed Vote on New School in HopkintonThe State Building Authority recently drafted a letter responding to and clarifying several concerns from the Hopkinton community.By 

Important Documents About the Proposed New School

Important Documents About the Proposed New School

Town Meeting and Town Election Info: Special Town Meeting Warrant – March 21, 2011http://www.hopkinton.org/clerk/pdf/STM-2011-Mar-21_Warrant.pdf Special Town Election Ballot – March 28, 2011http://www.hopkinton.org/clerk/pdf/STE-2011-Mar-28_Warrant.pdf Special Town Meeting and Election InformationSchool Committee Press Release – March 3, 2011http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/HESBC/PressReleaseSTM.pdf Grade Spans, K-5 Neighborhood Schools and Districting Info: Elementary Principals’ 

Educational Benefits of Neighborhood Schools – HSC Press Release 1-20-11

Educational Benefits of Neighborhood Schools – HSC Press Release 1-20-11

Whenever a school district decides to change its grade configuration, it generates a lot of discussion in the community. The reasons for the proposed change vary by district but generally include some dialogue about the number of student transitions, effects on student achievement, enrollment growth 

Ballot Question Committee for the New School is Formed

Ballot Question Committee for the New School is Formed

“The Ballot Question Committee for Hopkinton’s New Elementary School ” submitted papers to the Hopkinton Town Clerk on December 23, 2010 to form a Ballot Question Committee so that they can support the School Committee’s efforts, currently underway, to build a new elementary school on 

New Elementary School at Fruit Street – HPS Press Release 1-6-11

New Elementary School at Fruit Street – HPS Press Release 1-6-11

For the past ten years, the School Committee has been discussing with the community the need to renovate and expand Center School to improve the quality of education for Hopkinton’s students. The age and condition of the present facility compromise learning. The age and condition 

New Elementary School/Center School Updates

New Elementary School/Center School Updates

A Message from Center School Principal Jennifer Parson about the problems with the heat at Center SchoolDec. 16, 2010http://community.icontact.com/p/hopkinton_public_schools/newsletters/centerschools/posts/heat-update Gas leak at Hopkinton’s Center School prompts brief suspension of classesMetroWest Daily NewsPosted Dec 10, 2010 @ 04:03 PMhttp://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/news/x1714277016/Gas-leak-at-Hopkintons-Center-School-prompts-brief-suspension-of-classes Selectmen Discuss Legacy Farms and Center School 

Potential Sites for Hopkinton Public Library, Primary Election Coming Up, New 1st Grade Teacher Added and More School News

Potential Sites for Hopkinton Public Library, Primary Election Coming Up, New 1st Grade Teacher Added and More School News

Permanent Building Committee Reviews Potential Sites for Hopkinton Public Library Public Meeting Scheduled for September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Fire Station On Thursday, September 9, at 7 p.m., in the second-floor conference room at Hopkinton Fire Station, the Permanent Building Committee will review sites 

Unofficial Results – May 17, 2010 Town Election

Unofficial Results – May 17, 2010 Town Election

2279 ballots were cast today, out of 9578 registered voters, a turnout of 23.8%.Winners are highlighted in yellow below. SELECTMEN – For three years – Vote for TWO544 Blank 894 Todd S. Holbrook Republican Caucus Nominee 8941243 Benjamin L. Palleiko Republican Caucus Nominee 999 John 

FY11 Budget Message and School Committee Meeting tonight

FY11 Budget Message and School Committee Meeting tonight

Last week at their October 27 Meeting, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen announced the following Budget Message for FY11: Reduce the FY11 budget by 2.65% from the FY10 budget. Build medium and long term sustainability of the town’s finances by addressing minimum recommended reserves as 

Full Day Kindergarten, Budget Season Starting and Rep Dykema Office Hours

Full Day Kindergarten, Budget Season Starting and Rep Dykema Office Hours

Welcome to Fall! School is back in session, and that means it’s time to start thinking about next year! The budgeting process for the next fiscal year will begin soon, and there already has been news about how the 2010/2011 full-day kindergarten pilot will likely 

Voting information for Monday, May 19th

Voting information for Monday, May 19th

When you go to the Hopkinton Middle School to vote on Monday, May 19th you will be asked to complete 2 tasks: 1) Vote in the general Election (i.e. vote for Selectman, Parks and Rec Commissioners, School Committee, Board or Health, etc.) To prepare for 

what/when/where/why of Town Meeting

what/when/where/why of Town Meeting

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING STARTS TONIGHT 7:00 p.m. at the High School Field House Your ATTENDANCE and VOTES are needed at the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting. Operating budget articles require a simple majority (more than 50%). Article 5, the School department budget, is