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Please be aware of the following policies that will be enforced once we return from Winter Break.



1. When we return to school on January 6th, 2025 the new policy, aligned with State and Local Government mandates, takes effect. The policy directs that all personal communication devices must remain off and away (or in a pouch) at all times. Any items that fail to meet that expectation will be confiscated and the student will be subject to consequences.

Personal Communication Devices are defined as any of the following items:

Cell phones

Tablets and e-readers

Personal (non-HCPS) laptops/Chromebooks

Handheld gaming systems/consoles

Smart watches

Bluetooth devices, including headphones

Consequences for violating the new policy will progress as follows:

First offense - item confiscated, verbal warning, and parent notification

Second offense - item confiscated, parent pick-up only

Third offense - item confiscated, parent pick-up only, student will be required to be searched daily upon arrival to school, ISS assigned

Fourth offense - item confiscated, parent pick-up only

Fifth offense - item confiscated, parent pick-up only, student will be required to be searched daily upon arrival to school and banned from bringing any PCDs on campus, OSS assigned

2. Public Notice: Face Masks Policy in Hopewell City Public Schools

To maintain a safe and secure learning environment, the Hopewell City Public Schools dress code policy prohibits students from wearing Hoods (on heads), hats, or face masks (that covers more than the mouth and nose) inside school buildings, during regular school hours, unless required for religious or medical reasons. This policy is in place to ensure clear communication, safety, and security for all students and staff. It is also a violation of Virginia Code 18.2-422 to wear any mask, hood or other device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Leah Brown had an awesome run placing 3rd overall in the 300m receiving a bronze medal!!
Tiana Fleming displayed passion and grit in her run as she placed 2nd overall in the 500m AND 300m receiving a silver medal in both events!!
Dante Brown raised the bar and had an outstanding performance placing 1st overall in the 55m Dash and 300m receiving two gold medals! He also had PRs at those events!!
Nairelle Cain-Jones, Daniya Glenn, and Camryn Watkins had PRs in the Shot Put. Aliyana Johnson had a PR in the 500m, and Steven Dennis had a PR in the 55m!
I also would like to recognize the following athletes for running in their very first track meet ever: Amiyah Pegram, Nadia Matthews, Larry Burgess III, Armani Archer, Brody Rhoades, Shaniya Jones, Annaya Cooke, Madisyn Morgan, Kingston Williams, Kymari Edmunds, and Trinity Young. They did an AMAZING job!!!

Parents, please ensure that your child is at school every day during the month of December so that he or she can participate and pass the SOL tests, which is a high school graduation requirement. If your child has any appointments scheduled during the school day in the month of December, we ask that such appointments be rescheduled for after school or in the afternoon since most SOL tests are completed by 1:00 PM. It is critical that your child attend school every day in December so that he or she can receive the review and instruction needed to pass the SOL tests. Please see the testing schedule below. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher: (click the above link for the testing schedule)

After-school tutoring begins Wednesday, September 4 - Thursday, December 12. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:15-4:30 pm. See the attached Flyer for additional information!