Hopkinton High School seniors on Wednesday continued the tradition of gathering in the parking lot and then heading into school en masse on the first day of their final year together.
Photos: Seniors start final year at HHS
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U.S. Sen. Markey’s office intervenes to help HPS teachers get overdue federal tax refunds
As the school year rapidly approaches, many teachers in the Hopkinton district have spent the final month of their summer vacation advocating with a federal senator for help in receiving their IRS tax refunds, according to a congressional spokesperson and the...
HHS ranks 8th statewide in U.S. News & World Report national high school survey
Hopkinton High School ranks eighth statewide in a survey of the best high schools in the country conducted by U.S. News & World Report, the publication announced Tuesday. HHS consistently has placed in the top 15 [Editor's note: Corrected from 10] in this annual...
ESBC discusses recording Charleswood School progress via drone
School Committee member Chris Masters volunteered to fly a drone over the Charleswood School site to document construction progress, making the offer after hearing a proposal at Tuesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting to hire a vendor to take monthly...
School Committee discusses changes to school handbooks
Cell phone use, attendance policies and complaint resolution were among the topics clarified in the new school handbooks, which the School Committee approved at its meeting Thursday. Hopkins principal Matt Cotter spoke about the “off and away” policy for cell phones,...
School Committee talks calendar, federal grant freezes
The School Committee on Thursday made plans to garner input from families and staff about their preferred 2026-27 school calendar. Members also received an update on the status of federal grants, some of which are “frozen” and under review by the U.S. Department of...
HHS students compete at international HOSA event
Following top three placements in state competition, a number of Hopkinton High School students qualified to participate in the Future Health Professionals (HOSA) International Leadership Conference in Nashville last month. Those who qualified are Akshaya...
Charleswood School project $31M under estimates
Vertex project manager Chris Eberly noted on Tuesday that the Charleswood School project is “overall in a very good place,” with $31 million more available than originally anticipated. The Elementary School Building Committee met via Zoom, and members asked why there...
Local middle schooler wins state chess title
Hopkinton’s Dhairya Mehta is not yet old enough to drive a car and still is a couple of months away from being in high school. But the teenager already has established himself as a bona fide chess standout, capturing his first state championship recently with a win in...
ESBC talks tree removal, future key dates
During a brief meeting Wednesday night, Elementary School Building Committee members heard about planned pole relocations at the Charleswood School site as well scheduling updates. As part of street improvements, Vertex project manager Chris Kenney noted that the...
Hopkins student creates clothing brand, publishes book
The founder of the e-commerce clothing brand Speerotee said he draws inspiration for his designs from the things he loves. On the company website, the designer champions the idea that his clothing is meant to celebrate the liveliness and uniqueness of the individuals...
School Committee reorganizes, bids superintendent farewell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ9hbzkeHgA&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Reorganization and recognitions were on the agenda at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. Kyla McSweeney was elected chair and Susan Stephenson was chosen as vice...
Photos: Hopkinton High School graduation
Hopkinton High School's class of 2025 graduation was held Friday evening at the HHS athletic center.
HHS graduates urged to maintain uniqueness, meet future challenges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzFhi4NoqRY Speakers at the Hopkinton High School graduation ceremony Friday in the HHS athletic center emphasized the importance of time. Members of the class of 2025 also were encouraged to hold on to their individuality and take...
Driver distraction may have led to school bus crash, HPD reports
Distracted driving may have played a role in the May 20 school bus crash on Cedar Street Extension, according to the Hopkinton Police Department’s deputy chief. The bus, which was heading to Hopkinton Middle School and Hopkinton High School that morning, struck a...
RAD program at HHS seeks to empower girls
Georgia Kramer described walking down the halls of Hopkinton High School for the first time in 10 years as “a cool experience.” But the Marlborough police officer was not just paying her alma mater a friendly visit. Instead, Kramer was participating in the Rape...
ESBC awards Brait Builders $102M contract for Charleswood School project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZNb_7W7ekk Elementary School Building Committee chair Jon Graziano noted the Charleswood School project experienced a “significant moment” on Tuesday when the board awarded a $102,270,000 construction contract to Brait Builders...
School Committee approves teacher/superintendent contracts; gets update about Hopkins gas leak
The School Committee on Thursday voted to ratify three-year contracts for the Hopkinton Teachers Association and Evan Bishop, the new superintendent. The HTA pact runs from 2025 until 2028. The Independent was awaiting a response regarding further details on the...
Pominville named HHS interim principal
In the wake of Evan Bishop’s appointment as district superintendent, Hopkinton High School assistant principal Justin Pominville will become interim principal for a year. English Department subject leader Sarah Ellam will step into the assistant principal role, also...
School Committee members express concerns about safety on trails
Peter LaGoy, the chair of Hopkinton's Trails Committee, appeared before the School Committee on Thursday to start conversations about some of the trail developments impacting school properties. These include fitness equipment set up on the Center Trail where the high...