Counselor Corner
Last Names A - K Ms. Wagenfuehr
Last Names L - Z Mr. Crook
For our Virtual Office click HERE.
Feeling overwhelmed, working through a problem situation, having anxious thoughts, want to decrease stress?
Click here to connect with a variety of mental health tips, and be sure to scroll down to view the many topics - particularly the “I’m Feeling” and “Tips for Navigating” sections.
National School Counseling Week was February 6 - 10
Your School Counselors celebrated in the Cafeteria daily with:
the Question of the Day
Wellness QR Codes
and provided helpful information!
Do you know the 3 main areas School Counselors work with students are …
Academic - talk about any academic concerns, study plans, organizational skills, academic plans, Tech Center, AP classes, and more.
Personal/Social - concerns with friendships, family, other interpersonal concerns, anxiety, stress, coping skills and more
Career/College - deciding after high school plans and what to do when students are in high school to make those plans happen. Will a student go to trade school? 2 or 4 year college? Military? Apprenticeship? Other?
We meet with students during individual appointments, by conducting small groups, and when visiting classrooms. We also talk with parents/guardians on the phone and in person.
SENIORS
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Many students in the state will qualify for this new scholarship the state of Michigan has established for Seniors. Students need to complete the FAFSA first. Go to the following website to get started and for more information: getmimoney.org
- Please check the Scholarship tab on our Virtual Office website REGULARLY for additional scholarships. Scholarship opportunities get added as we are made aware of them. Hopkins High School Virtual Counseling Office
Here is the link to the Senior Packet that was distributed at the Senior Meeting.
Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians —- Have you already been accepted to colleges and are you receiving Financial Aid letters from them indicating your financial options? Not all letters are the same - different colleges have different forms/options, and each one can be a little confusing if you are not familiar with the format of those letters. See your school counselor who can help you review them and understand what you are being offered, so you can make an informed decision.
Seniors - Continue or start completing your college and trade school applications! See your school counselor to ask questions about how to get started.
FAFSA - Students applying to 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, and trade schools are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and federal aid. Most post-secondary schools participate with federal student aid programs, however, you can check with each school to be certain. Schools also sometimes use the FAFSA information to determine eligibility for their own in-house scholarships and grants. The FAFSA opens online Oct 1 for families to complete - the sooner you complete the more opportunities students are eligible for. See your school counselor with questions. https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help
When you are ACCEPTED to a college, trade school, military, job, or apprenticeship it is time to celebrate and let us know! Each time you receive an acceptance, complete this Accepted Google Form. Your school counselors want to celebrate with you.
GO SENIORS!!! Complete for EACH acceptance you receive this school year, then go to the Office to see Mrs. Tew for some candy :)
JUNIORS - Here is the link to the Junior Packet that was distributed at the Junior Meeting.
AP Exam Dates May 2023
*mark your calendars - students must be in school on the Exam date, there are no make-ups. If you have any questions, see school counselor Ms. Wagenfuehr.
May 1, 2023 Monday 8am AP Government
May 1, 2023 Monday 12pm AP Chemistry
May 2, 2023 Tuesday 12pm AP Psychology
May 3, 2023 Wednesday 8am AP English Literature
May 5, 2023 Friday 8am AP US History
May 8, 2023 Monday 8am AP Calculus AB
May 9, 2023 Tuesday 8am AP English Language
May 9, 2023 Tuesday 12pm AP Physics C: Mechanics
May 10, 2023 Wednesday 12pm AP Biology
May 11, 2023 Thursday 12pm AP Physics 1
Hand2Hand Permission Slip Instructions
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We would like to offer your student the opportunity to participate in a program at Hopkins High School called “Hand2Hand”. This program helps provide a student with food for the weekends and is intended for families who currently may be experiencing a financial burden.
Here’s how Hand2Hand will work: At the end of the week students who are signed up for the program will receive a minimum of 10 food items in a black school logo drawstring bag that will be provided at the first week of participation. These food items will be a combination of breakfast, snacks, lunch and/or dinner items. While the food items are meant for the student, they can be shared among the family as well. (Please note: if your student or another family member has food allergies it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check the contents of the backpack each week to ensure the food doesn’t contain ingredients which could cause an allergic reaction).
There is no cost to participate! If you sign your student up to receive Hand2Hand, they will continue to receive the weekly bags each week they are at Hopkins High School. However, if down the road you no longer need the assistance, simply write a note expressing your desire to discontinue receiving Hand2Hand bags and give this note to the school office. This opportunity is being provided by LifeChange Community Church. To learn more about Hand2Hand, please visit their website: http://h2hkids.org.
If you feel your student would benefit from this opportunity, please complete the response form at the bottom of this letter and we will make sure that your student’s name is then added to the list. Your response will be kept confidential.
Sincerely,
Ken Szczepanski
Hopkins High School
Hopkins High School
Ken Szczepanski, Principal
kenszcz@hpsvikings.org ext. 1509
Jessica Robrahn, Assistant Principal
jessrobr@hpsvikings.org ext. 1507
Todd Crook, Counselor
toddcroo@hpsvikings.org ext. 1520
Christine Wagenfuehr, Counselor
chriwage@hpsvikings.org ext. 1510
Andrew Mains, Athletic Director
andrmain@hpsvikings.org ext. 1511
Email: highschool@hpsvikings.org
Website: hpsvikings.org
Location: 333 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI, USA
Phone: 269-793-7616
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HopkinsHighSchool
