eHop Updates

A New Face at Town Hall and Several Key Positions Open

A New Face at Town Hall and Several Key Positions Open

Over the summer Chris Howell was hired as Hopkinton’s new Finance Director, replacing Christopher Ketchen who left last spring to become the Town Manager of Lenox. Howell comes to Hopkinton from Dedham, where he was a financial analyst. He has a masters degree in public administration from Suffolk University 

School Enrollment at Peak

School Enrollment at Peak

At the October 2 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dr MacLeod presented the annual school enrollment as of October 1. The enrollment for this year is currently at 3,462 students, or 36 students more than NESDEC‘s projection. This makes 2014-15 tied with 2009-10 as the district’s all time highest 

Land Development in Hopkinton

Land Development in Hopkinton

Two large-scale commercial and residential developments are proposed for Hopkinton.  The first project is referred to as the Hopkinton Mews.  This development is proposed for a 96-acre site south of West Main Street and east of Lumber Street.  The developer of the residential proponent of the 

Take the Town Visioning Survey

Take the Town Visioning Survey

Excerpts taken from the town website: The Hopkinton Visioning Steering Group was created by the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen to “help navigate a process to solicit input from Hopkinton citizens on what our community might look like ten years from now.” “The group has created 

Strategic Plan Forum Update

Strategic Plan Forum Update

On June 17 and 19, Superintendent Dr Cathy MacLeod held public forums on the Strategic Plan Overview, which was put together over the past year incorporating feedback from various forums and survey data. The Mission Statement of “Learn, Create, and Achieve Together” remains the same, but 

Co-Teaching Forum Update

Co-Teaching Forum Update

On June 3 and 4, Superintendent Dr Cathy MacLeod held two public forums to explain the philosophy behind co-teaching, which is one of the instructional interventions that will be offered for students who need it next year in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) in 

Fun with Flamingos!

Fun with Flamingos!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our second annual Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser. We had a lot of fun and have raised over $700. The flocks are now sold out for this year, but click here if you got flocked and want to find 

Common Core Forum Update

Common Core Forum Update

On June 17, Superintendent Dr Cathy MacLeod held a parent forum about the Common Core. It is available for viewing on the HCAM.tv website under Programs > HCAM-ED Specials. See below for the documents presented at the meeting. For More Info: Handout 1: Massachusetts Curriculum 

School Committee Updates

School Committee Updates

At their June 12 meeting,  Jon Graziano was elected Chair, and Ellen Scordino was elected Vice-Chair of the Hopkinton School Committee.  The committee also voted to award a contract to Springboard Education to provide before and after school care at Hopkins School next year.  The program would 

School Forums This Week – Common Core and Strategic Plan

School Forums This Week – Common Core and Strategic Plan

Hopkinton Public Schools Common Core Public Forum Tuesday, June 17 @ 7:00-9:00 PM Middle School Library Dr. Cathy MacLeod and Mr. Robert Berlo will hold a community forum next week. This will provide the community an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on concerns that 

Flamingos are Back in Hopkinton

Flamingos are Back in Hopkinton

They’re back! Under the cover of darkness eHop will once again be herding a flock of 24 friendly flamingos around town. To join in on the fun, send a flock to a friend! Visit our website shop to order or simply email Tara Sanda and she 

Several Town and School Forums Coming Up in June

Several Town and School Forums Coming Up in June

6/3 and 6/4 – HPS Co-Teaching Forums June 3 @ 7:00pm in the High School Library June 4 @ 7:00pm in the Middle School Library The Director of Student Services, Marijane Hackett and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Cathy MacLeod will present an overview to explain