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HIGHLIGHTS

Congrats to longtime coach Dick Bliss who was named a member of this year’s Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Shout-out to the HHS students that participated in the Future Health Professionals (HOSA) International Leadership Conference in Nashville last month.
Congrats to rising 8th grader, Esha Jana (‘30), who took second place in the Massachusetts Center for the Book’s statewide writing initiative.
Congrats to former Hiller Dan Merzel (‘05) who worked behind home plate at a recent Red Sox v. Dodgers game at Fenway Park.

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General Updates

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Marathon Elementary

August 19 - 21st: Kindergarten: Get to Know Marathon & Bus Experience at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 am (by class assignment)
August 21st: New to Grade 1: Get to Know Marathon & Bus Experience at 11:00 am

**These events are for registered students only.

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Elmwood Elementary

Successful Open House & Scavenger Hunt on Tuesday, August 12th.

Student placement letters were sent out to families on Wednesday, August 13th.

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Hopkins Elementary

Hosted Parent Information Night over Google Meet last night!
Student placement letters were sent out to families on Wednesday, August 13th.
Hopkins will be open to all staff starting Tuesday, August 19th

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Middle School

August 20th - New to Hopkinton Orientation for Grades 7 & 8 from 11:00 - 12:30 pm.
August 20th - Student Schedules also available.
August 21st - Grade 6 Orientation from 9:00 - 11:00 am.

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High School

August 15th - Football and Cheer Tryouts begin
August 18th - Student Schedules available, Remaining Fall Sports Tryouts begin
August 20th - 9th Grade Orientation (9:00-12:00)
August 21st - International Student & Transfer Student Orientation (11:00-1:00)

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First Day(s) of School

Wed, August 27th - Marathon 1st Graders: 8:55 - 3:20

Elmwood/Hopkins: 8:55 - 3:20

HMS & HHS: 7:55 - 2:25

Thurs, August 28th - Marathon Kindergarten: 8:55 - 3:20

Wed, September 3rd - Afternoon PreK: 12:30 - 3:00

Thurs, September 4th - Morning Pre K: 9:00 -11:30

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District Office

August 19–21: New Teacher Orientation. We are pleased to welcome 24 new educators to the Hopkinton Public Schools for the 2025–2026 school year.
August 25-26: Teacher Professional Development Days. We kick off the year with two professional development days focused on connection, collaboration, and preparing for a strong start with students.

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Top of the Hill

SPOTLIGHT: Admin Team

Hopkinton Public Schools hosted our annual Summer Leadership Retreat, bringing together district and school leaders for two full days of collaboration, reflection, and forward planning. The retreat focused on four key areas: relationship building, leadership development, goal setting, and preparation for a strong start to the school year.

The retreat set a positive tone for the 2025–26 school year, reinforcing our collective commitment to collaboration, student-centered leadership, and continuous improvement.