Schools

Hopkinton Interim Superintendent, Dr. Steven Hiersche, is pleased to announce that the Center School Principal Screening Committee has identified three outstanding candidates for further consideration for the position of Center School Principal. The Screening Committee included representation from building level and central office administration, professional teaching staff, as well as a parent representative.

The Screening Committee interviewed eight applicants. The following candidates (in alphabetical order) will be further considered:

The search process for the next Principal of Hopkinton High School is nearing completion. There will be an opportunity for interested faculty, staff, parents, and community members to meet each of these candidates on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 7:00-8:30 PM, and provide feedback to the Superintendent. This public forum will be held in the High School Auditorium. Those attending will have opportunity to hear the candidates speak about their experience and training, ask the candidates questions, and complete a feedback sheet that Dr. Hiersche will consider when making his selection.

On Thursday, March 28, the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) voted unanimously to forward two Statements of Interest (SOI) to the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee with a recommendation for approval as they begin the process of moving forward with their objective "to facilitate the development of a proposed solution to the operational and educational constraints of Center School that will be supported by the voters of Hopkinton as well as the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)."

Please join the HPTA for a day of family fun including Hampster ball races, bouncy houses, an art activity, Jedi Training and A Magic Balloon Show with Jungle Jim, free ice cream, face painting, hair streaking, and the always-popular basket raffles! This years baskets include many amazing items. See the flyer for details. Also don't forget to pick-up your winnings from the HPTA online auction.

On April 11 the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) will be hosting a panel discussion featuring high school students whose artwork is on display at The Hopkinton High School Honors Arts Show. Artists Lauren Ballantyne, Helen Gao, Katherine Ronan, Alexis Stefano, Jill Tomlinson, Aleck Venegas, and Lynette Winsham will speak about their creative processes and answer questions. All are invited to this free event, which runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Hopkinton High School Honors Art Show runs from March 28 to April 19 at the HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe Street.

Acting Superintendent Dr. Steven Hiersche and School Committee Chairperson Nancy Burdick will be giving an update on the state of the Hopkinton Public Schools followed by an opportunity for attendees and viewers to ask questions. The presentation is hosted by the HPTA and will be moderated by HPTA president, Beth D’Alleva.

Questions in advance of the meeting are welcome and can be emailed to secretary@hptaonline.com.

Call-in number for questions during the presentation: 508-435-7887.

Letter to Parents from Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann DeMello:

Dear Parents/Guardians: