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Parent Association

All Hopkins parents are members of the
Hopkins Parent Association (HPA). 
The HPA, which operates through a Board and parent grade representatives, promotes a strong sense of community among parents and encourages parent involvement in all aspects of Hopkins School, through events, volunteer opportunities, and communication. The HPA: 

  • Encourages and promotes volunteerism in all appropriate aspects of school life;
  • Provides information and guidance to parents on issues related to school, adolescence, and parenting;
  • Provides support for students, faculty, and parents;
  • Conducts outreach to prospective students and parents;
  • Promotes communication among and between parents, students, and the school, and provides input to the school on issues of concern to parents; and
  • Raises and allocates funds to help meet the needs of the school.

This year, we are re-imagining the HPA with pandemic-safe events and meetings, all of which are open to all members of the Hopkins community. Below you will find links to events that we have sponsored in past years. 

Annual Parent Events

List of 9 items.

  • Homecoming Weekend

    A Friday Fall Festival and Homecoming Saturday

  • Parent Association Speaker

    Educational get-togethers featuring guest speakers on a range of topics of interest to parents. 

  • Parent Community Events

    Social events for parents that take place in the New Haven area. Past outings have featured visits to art galleries and local restaurants, among other attractions. Attendance is open to all current parents. Look out for announcements in @Hop regarding details for the gatherings. They fill up fast!

  • Welcome Receptions for New Families

    August
    Returning families host regional receptions for new Hopkins students and their families in their homes prior to the first day of school. 

  • Admission Open House

    Fall
    Volunteers welcome prospective Hopkins students and their parents to the Hill as they learn about our school and tour the campus.

  • Junior School Dinner Dance

    Spring
    The Parent Association hosts our 7th and 8th grade students for dinner prior to the annual Junior School Dance.

  • Celebrate Hopkins! Auction

    Fall
    This event is a wonderful opportunity for Hopkins parents, friends, faculty, and staff to gather in a social setting to raise important funds for our school. As the largest parent social gathering and the only fundraising event of the year, you won't want to miss it! The festive evening will feature a wide array of auction items with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, as well as entertainment from Hopkins’ own student groups. Last year, the funds raised supported and sponsored many school funds and activities, including: the class activity funds, the Junior School dance, Homecoming, Prom, refurbishment of Stone Lounge in Hopkins House, the Chemical Dependency Program, and the Student Needs Fund.

  • Junior School Ice Cream Social

    Spring
    Our 7th and 8th graders enjoy frozen treats to celebrate the Junior School's annual drama production.

  • Faculty Appreciation Luncheon

    Spring
    A great opportunity to thank our outstanding faculty and staff for all they do. Parents donate and prepare delectable treats for this outdoor luncheon, which has become a highlight of the year for our teachers.
    As the spring approaches, be on the lookout in @HOP for more information and ways to volunteer.

Parent Association Board 2024–2025

OFFICERS
Co-Presidents
Karla DeMaio
Kavita Joshi
 
Secretary
Marianna Erenhouse

Treasurer
Hongbo Chen
 
Junior School Representative
Mike McManus

Upper School Representative
Susan Foushee

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Parent Outing
Ive and Bob Covaci
Anna Fusscas

Winter Parent Social
Sarah Engleheart
Steve Testa

Auction, Fall 2025
Elisa Billings
Ashley Pressler
Samantha Whitney

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon 
Keri Banks
Barbara Salzano

Parent Community Service
Hilary Tanner
Alysa Wakin
Ann Zipkin
 
PARENT CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

7th Grade Representatives
Todd and Lisa Ragaza
Lifang Xuan

8th Grade Representatives
Diane Benke
Inara Laganovska

9th Grade Representatives
Alex and Bridget Blank

10th Grade Representatives
Tracy Porosoff
Adam Spiewak

11th Grade Representatives
Annie Adams 
Madeleine Fejos

12th Grade Representatives
Shelly Li
Roopa Gottumukkala

Trustee Representative
Mary O'Connell
Alumni Representative
Karla DeMaio ‘98
Staff Liaison
Lauren Reichart

Past President
Roopa Gottumukkala
986 Forest Road
New Haven, Connecticut 06515
(203) 397-1001

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Hopkins is a private middle school and high school for grades 7-12. Located on a campus overlooking New Haven, CT, the School takes pride in its intellectually curious students as well as its dedicated faculty and staff.