COVID-19 Updates

Hopewell Area School District is currently Closed due to the COVID-19 virus.

The Hopewell Area Board of School Directors meeting scheduled for April 6, 2020 has been cancelled.

Parent information regarding continuity of instruction:

Please click on the following for HASD’s Continuity of Education Plan as required by PA’s Department of Education:

Hopewell Area School District Continuity of Education Plan

Elementary Parent Letter - March 26, 2020 - Continuity of Instruction

Junior High Parent Letter - March 26, 2020 - Continuity of Instruction

High School Parent Letter - March 26, 2020 - Continuity of Instruction

Please see our COVID-19 Updates page for the latest news from the district. Latest update: 3/30/2020 (Prom Information)

The Beaver County School Districts, the Career and Technical Center and the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit continue to work together as we receive guidance from our state and federal leaders. Governor Wolf has announced that the shelter-at-home order is extended through April 30 for the Commonwealth and PA schools will remain closed indefinitely. Therefor, all Beaver County school facilities are closed and events cancelled through, and including, Friday, May 1 , 2020. We fully expect this to continue through May but we are awaiting further information from the Governor. All Beaver County schools will continue to provide continuity of education during the closure. We appreciate your patience and support during this closure and we will continue to provide updates as we move forward together.

All technology device pick-ups at HASD are still on schedule. Additionally, the breakfast and lunch pickups are still on-going at the Junior High and Independence Elementary School between 11-1 each weekday.

Device Pickup Information:

If a Hopewell student is still in need of a device for continuity of instruction, please let your child’s teacher know.

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2019-2020 School Calendar Updated

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Sheetz is offering new program “Kidz Meal Bagz”

Sheetz is offering new program “Kidz Meal Bagz” free food for children in need as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. Click below for more information. More +

Beaver CTC Virtual Education Plan

The Beaver County Career & Technology Center will provide virtual education beginning Monday, March 30, 2020. The CTC is working in cooperation with each of our sending school districts on implementation dates in each school district. All current CTC students should contact their instructor via email. Email addresses are on the website (www.bcctc.org).

*Hopewell students will need to be engaged in CTC instruction by March 31, 2020.

Breakfast and Lunch Program During School Closure

To learn about Breakfast and Lunch Program offerings during the School ClosureClick Here More +

Resources for Parents- March 16, 2020

Please click here for academic and social-emotional resources for students and their families during the school closure.

COVID-19 Update for Beaver County Schools

Please find information for all Beaver County school districts regarding COVID-19 by clicking on the link below. Updates will be posted on our website as new information or guidelines become available. More +

Kindergarten Registration: POSTPONED

Registration and screenings will be

conducted at the times and

dates listed below. Please use your

child’s last name on the following time

schedule for your arrival:

Updated Dates

TBD

Final building assignments

will not be finalized until August.

What to bring is listed at the Read more link.

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Region 2 Board Vacancy

EDUCATION – HOPEWELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER ONE (1) VACANCY AVAILABLE. An interested individual must be a resident of Region II for a minimum of one year; 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the Commonwealth and a registered voter. Interested individuals may send a letter of interest and resume to Mrs. Nancy Barber, Board Secretary, Hopewell Area School District, 2354 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Deadline is Friday, March 20, 2020.

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Message from HASD Board of School Directors

Dear District Resident,

As many of you are aware, over the past several months the Hopewell Area School District has been considering a proposal that would involve relocating the Fourth Grade to the Hopewell Memorial Junior High Building. The primary reason behind this proposal has been the projected size of next year's kindergarten class, as well as the projected size of the kindergarten classes in subsequent years. Based on these projections, the proposal has highlighted potential issues related to lack of classroom space and the negative impact on certain educational programs throughout the district's elementary buildings.

Recently, the Hopewell Area School District Board of School Directors has been made aware of the inaccuracy of these future class-size projections. Accordingly, a vote on the potential relocation of Fourth Grade to the Junior High Building will NOT take place during the March 9, 2020, Board Meeting. Furthermore, the Hopewell Area School District Board of School Directors will no longer consider relocating the Fourth Grade to the Junior High Building to take effect for the 2020-21 school year.

The Board will address this in more detail during the March 9, 2020 Board Meeting, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Hopewell Memorial Junior High Cafeteria.

Sincerely,

The Hopewell Area School District Board of School Directors

Coronavirus

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2020-2021 School Calendar

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Kennywood School Picnic

Picnic Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020

To purchase your Kennywood School Picnic tickets, go to www.kennywood.com/hopewell

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District Updates - February 10, 2020

District update Presentation

VEBH Feasibility Update 2/10/20

VEBH Feasibility Study January 27, 2020

Feasibility Study Community Meeting

There will be a meeting regarding Feasibility Study feedback on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior High School Cafeteria. You will enter through the Auditorium.

Feasibility Study FAQ January 2020

Upper Elementary Transition

Frequently Asked Questions - Updated: January 27, 2020

VEBH Executive Summary

In December 2019, VEBH provided facility planning options for the District to consider as part of the Districtwide Facility Feasibility Study. The link below is an Executive Summary of the Options and Associated Costs for each option.

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4th Grade Upper Elementary Proposal

On January 13, 2020, the Administration presented a proposal that outlined the transition of 4^th Grade students to an Upper Elementary in the Junior High building. The presentation occurred at the January Work Session for the Hopewell Board of School Directors. A parent FAQ, a parent letter, and the January 13 presentation can be accessed below. Parents are encouraged to read through the resources and if you have questions or inquiries, contact the District at contactus@hopewellarea.org. The FAQ document will be updated with any new information.

Parent Letter

Fourth Grade Transition Proposal Presentation

Parent FAQ

2019 Yearbooks are Available for Pick-Up

Attention 2019 graduates, please stop in the high school office to pick up your 2019 yearbooks.

VEBH Feasibility Study Update as of December 17, 2019

The VEBH Feasibility Study prersentation can be located under the Facilities tab from the Main page. More +

Safe2Say Something

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. Safe2Say Something (S2SS) teaches youth how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. More +

2019 Pennsylvania Region IV Athletic Director of the Year

Mr. Don Short was named the Pennsylvania Region IV Athletic Director of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Director's Association. We are gratefull for the hard work and dedication Mr. Short has demonstrated in his many responsibilities and roles. More +

Bus Safety

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CHIP Strong

High-quality health care coverage from CHIP helps keep kids strong More +

Alumni Directory

Hopewell High School has partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts Inc.) to produce our new Hopewell High School alumni directory. PCI is a company located in Dallas, TX that publishes directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation. This project will allow Alumni the opportunity to purchase an Alumni directory to interact and reconnect with their peers and classmates. We previously produced Alumni directories in 1999 and 2009. If you receive mailings or phone calls regarding this project it is legitimate and not a hoax. A frequently asked questions document is available by clicking "MORE" below.

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2019-2020 School Calendar

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Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities: Subbing and Summer Work The district is always looking for employees and substitutes for positions such as teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, cafeteria workers and bus drivers. Please visit our website at www.hopewellarea.org for more information. We are also currently looking for summer employees. If you or someone you know is 18 years or older and wishes to have summer employment to prepare our buildings for the next school year, please contact our buildings and grounds department at 2015 or visit our website at www.hopewellarea.org. Click on the EMPLOYMENT link and complete the summer worker application. This is a great opportunity for high school graduates and college students or others needing employment. We hope you will consider this great opportunity. (The following information was sent to families via a phone blast on March 18.)

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Safe2Say Tip Update from March 6, 2019

Last night, several of our students used the new Safe2Say Something anonymous reporting system to alert school administration and law enforcement of a potential threat made toward the Junior High on XBox. Because of our students’ willingness to report a concern using Safe2Say, law enforcement was able to address the matter very quickly with the student and family last night. As a precaution, the administration partnered with law enforcement this morning to ensure the safety of students and staff upon arrival. Police and administration also interviewed several students this morning. Law enforcement was able to confirm that the reported threat described in the Safe2Say App was not credible.

The Safe2Say Something system provides an anonymous reporting system for students, parents, or community members. Should you know of a student or situation that causes concern, please Say something so that we help keep our students, schools, and community safe.

This information can also be found on the District’s website at www.hopewellarea.org

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School Climate Survey

Wanted: Parental Input

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Grants Received by the Hopewell Area School District

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Immunization Information

Students must have required immunizations per PA Department of Health. Please click here for more information and contact information for your child’s school nurse.

Parent Portal Registration

Parents and guardians are encouraged to register on the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal shows student grades, student absences, any projects or assignments that haven't been completed or are missing, and other school information that parents may find useful. More +