Editor's note: Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed to Thursday, Sept. 3 (same time). People can change the world without leaving their driveways. That is one message behind Chalk It Up, a town-wide event to be hosted by the Hopkinton High School...
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Special Olympics recognizes HHS for inclusive activities
Editor's note: Special Olympics released the following statement about Hopkinton High School. Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that Hopkinton High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts...
HHS’ Scott revels in national teaching award: ‘I enjoy what I do’
Creating face shields for medical professionals and children. Developing a modified police belt and vest to alleviate wearers’ back issues. Making sturdy clips to attach fire helmets more securely onto fire equipment. Such life-changing results are all in a day’s work...
Photos: Construction begins on HHS addition; work continues at Hopkins, Elmwood
Construction is underway on the expansion of Hopkinton High School. Six new classrooms are being added. The work is expected to continue until early 2021. Meanwhile, the work to add modular classrooms at Hopkins and Elmwood continues to progress. See photos below.
HHS’ Scott receives Presidential Excellence Award
The recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching were announced Monday, and Hopkinton High School's Doug Scott was one of two teachers from Massachusetts to make the list. Scott, who teaches engineering and robotics, was...
Photos: HHS Class of 2020 graduation
Below are some photos from the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 graduation exercises, held Sunday morning at the HHS football field. For a recap of the event, click here.
HHS Class of 2020 lauded for resilience at long-delayed graduation
For photos from graduation, click here. The Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 finally had its day in the sun on Sunday, joining together one final time for long-delayed graduation exercises at the HHS...
Schools Notebook: HHS trio earn National Merit Scholarships
Hopkinton High School graduate Alexander Matsoukas was named a winner of a college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Matsoukas plans to study computer engineering at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham. Matsoukas joins classmates Matvey...
HHS Debate Club to hold workshop
The Hopkinton High School Debate Club is holding a free summer workshop for Hopkinton students in the Class of 2024, 2025 and 2026. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Aug. 3, 5 and 7, from 3-4:30 p.m. each day. The workshop is billed as a “great way to improve...
HHS pitcher Fischer verbally commits to Fairfield
Hopkinton High School baseball standout Joshua Fischer, who just completed his junior year, announced that he plans to play collegiate baseball at Division 1 Fairfield University. Fischer, a left-handed pitcher, helped the Hillers go 16-6 and reach the Division 2...
Theis named HHS interim assistant principal
Laura Theis was named interim assistant principal at Hopkinton High School, the school announced Tuesday. Theis fills the spot vacated by Josh Hanna, who left to become principal at Franklin High School. According to her bio on the HHS website, Theis came to Hopkinton...
Uncertainty abounds in preparing for post-pandemic sports season
Hopkinton High School athletic director Rich Cormier is not entirely certain what high school sports will look like when they return in the fall — assuming they do — but he’s confident there will be significant changes compared to when the last HHS teams suited up...
HHS baseball plans summer return via Babe Ruth League
The senior-laden Hopkinton High School baseball team never had the chance to take the field this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so when coach Steve Simoes saw an opportunity to get the group one more opportunity to play together, he took it. “I never get...
HHS moves forward with plans for Aug. 2 graduation ceremony
The long-delayed Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Chick Welch Field at David Hughes Stadium (the HHS football field). Rain date is the following day at 10 a.m. The...
Sports Roundup: HHS athletic awards announced
Hopkinton High School recently announced its athletic award recipients. Cami McDonald, who lettered in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse, and Drew Rancatore, a member of the basketball and baseball teams, were named Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Schuyler Gooley...
HHS sophomore wins national art award
Emma Lucy used two common household items, an iPad and a glow stick, to create a national award-winning piece of art. Inspired by a digital art theme of creating light in a dark room, the Hopkinton High School sophomore used her iPad on “long, slow exposure” to...
Letter to the Editor: HHS parade props
On behalf of the families of the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Hopkinton community for making the senior parade on May 30 an event we will never forget. Thank you Mr. Bishop, Dr. Cavanaugh, Officer Phil...
HHS pair wins state science fair
Newborns bring new discoveries, new challenges, new adventures. Sometimes they even bring new inventions that can improve the lives of other babies and their parents. That was the result when Hopkinton High School sophomore Archita Nemalikanti welcomed a baby sister...
Photos: Happy Birthday, Scotty Mackin
Scotty Mackin, who has served as a manager of the Hopkinton High School football team since he was a teenager and added baseball and basketball to his resume about 20 years ago, celebrated his 56th birthday Sunday morning with a drive-by celebration in front of the...
Cheers, tears at HHS grad parade
On Saturday the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 finally got its chance to celebrate with a rolling rally through the streets of Hopkinton. The parade started and ended at the high school, passing all...