Special School Board Meeting: Thursday, July 29, 2021
Posted Friday, July 23, 2021
Please see below for information regarding Back to School Health and Safety information. Please note that the District will make a decision regarding facial coverings for students closer to the start of school. Click HERE for the District's PDE Health and Safety Plan Click HERE for parent "At a Glance" Back to School Safety Information
Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2021
On June 30, 2021, Governor Wolf signed Act 66 of 2021 (Act 66) into law. As a result of this Act, families are able to request the following for their children regarding the 2021-2022 school year to make up for any lost educational opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even if a student met the requirements to be promoted to the next grade level:An additional school year for students who aged out (21 years old) of special education in the 2020-2021 school yearThe ability for K-12 students to repeat their 2020-2021 school yearThis Act mandates that parents/guardians and any students, at or over the age of 18, express their desire to repeat a grade level for the 2021-2022 school year to their designated school no later than July 15, 2021. As required by Act 66, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) developed a standard form for which parents/guardians need to use to notify the school district of their child’s plan to remain in the school and/or current grade level for the 2021-22 school year. The link to the form can be found below. Completed forms should be emailed to the following individuals:Elementary: Korri Kane, Principal [email protected] Junior High: Ed Katkich, Principal [email protected] High School: Michael Allison, Principal [email protected]For students with an IEP who have aged out (21 years old): Lynn Utchell, Director of Special Education [email protected] Click HERE for parent letter regarding Act 66Click HERE for the ACT 66 FORM
On June 30, 2021, Governor Wolf signed Act 66 of 2021 (Act 66) into law. As a result of this Act, families are able to request the following for their children regarding the 2021-2022 school year to make up for any lost educational opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even if a student met the requirements to be promoted to the next grade level:
An additional school year for students who aged out (21 years old) of special education in the 2020-2021 school year
The ability for K-12 students to repeat their 2020-2021 school year
This Act mandates that parents/guardians and any students, at or over the age of 18, express their desire to repeat a grade level for the 2021-2022 school year to their designated school no later than July 15, 2021.
As required by Act 66, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) developed a standard form for which parents/guardians need to use to notify the school district of their child’s plan to remain in the school and/or current grade level for the 2021-22 school year. The link to the form can be found below.
Completed forms should be emailed to the following individuals:
Elementary: Korri Kane, Principal [email protected]
Junior High: Ed Katkich, Principal [email protected]
High School: Michael Allison, Principal [email protected]
For students with an IEP who have aged out (21 years old): Lynn Utchell, Director of Special Education [email protected]
Posted Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Families who are planning on having their children attend online education full time during the 2021-2022 school year are required to complete THIS FORM prior to July 26, 2021. Contact information is available on the registration page for anyone who has questions regarding the program. Parents of students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to visit the HIGH SCHOOL'S ONLINE EDUCATION WEBPAGE and view the orientation videos prior to registering. Important information regarding NCAA eligibility and accommodations for students with IEP's are discussed in these videos.
Posted Monday, June 28, 2021
Click HERE for June 14, 2021 Hopewell Education Foundation Presentation Board Presentation
Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Photography by James has provided a link to access and purchase the photos taken at graduation. CLICK HERE to access the site.
Posted Friday, June 11, 2021