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  A Look Ahead

  It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has gone by. What started off slow and steady has now turned into a blur of moments and memories, and as March approaches, we find ourselves preparing for the next chapter – StuCo elections. Serving as your StuCo President has been one of the greatest honors of my life. This role has given me the opportunity to learn from, work with, and grow alongside each and every one of you. While there are still a few promises I haven’t been able to fully deliver on, I want you to know that I haven’t forgotten them. I’ll continue working closely with whoever is elected to ensure those goals become a reality, even after I pass the torch.

  As we get ready to welcome a new team with fresh ideas and energy, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for everything we’ve accomplished together this year and for the trust you placed in me to lead. Change is bittersweet, but I know our future is bright because of the incredible spirit and drive within this community. So, let’s finish strong, support the candidates, and remember—no matter who steps into this role, we all have the power to make Hopkins extraordinary.
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  Ski Lodge Day

  Last Friday, the much-anticipated Ski Lodge Day transformed our campus into a winter wonderland of comfort, community, and fun. From pajama-clad classmates sporting ski goggles to the aroma of roasting s’mores wafting through the crisp air, this event proved to be one of the best highlights of the year. 

  The day kicked off with free s’mores and hot chocolate in front of Upper Heath, lovingly served by volunteers and staff during B, A, C, and F blocks. Though the high winds delayed the start of the s’mores station, everything quickly got underway (thanks Ms. V, Mr. J, and Ms. Bray!), and students lined up eagerly throughout the entire morning, marshmallows in hand. One particularly well-received adjustment this year was moving the hot chocolate indoors, adding a much-needed warm escape from the chilly gusts outside. It was amazing to see people mingling, sharing laughs, and enjoying their gooey treats together during one of the coldest days of winter and Hopkins’s notorious pre-break grind. 

  But Ski Lodge Day wasn’t just confined to daylight hours. After the final school bell rang, the festivities morphed into the equally amazing Ski Lodge Night, featuring a variety of activities for students, faculty, and staff alike. While the Kahoot ended up being delayed since people seemed quite exhausted, it was the Mario Kart tournament in Weissman that truly stole the spotlight. After intense qualifying rounds, the final showdown at assembly on Monday saw Louis Young from the Junior School, George Thompson from the Middle School, Logan Matthews from the Senior School, and the rookie teacher Mr. Dennis Tsui from the faculty. It was a nail-biting competition, particularly the electrifying final race between Logan and Mr. Tsui, but in the end, Mr. Tsui edged out a narrow victory. 

  Ski Lodge Day and Night were a resounding success, providing a much-needed dose of fun, relaxation, and friendly competition. It was a perfect reminder of the strong community spirit we have here at Hopkins, and a fantastic way to wrap up the week! A big thank you to everyone in StuCo and beyond who organized and participated in making this event so memorable. 

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  Composting is Back

  Ever wondered what happens to the leftover food you scrape into the green trash can after lunch? Well, we have some exciting news! Hopkins is launching a new project aimed at enhancing waste management practices at Hopkins School!

  Currently, our waste management system faces several challenges, including high levels of contamination in recycling bins due to improper waste segregation by students and the suspension of composting activities behind the APAC building due to the prior construction. 

  To address these issues, Hopkins will be partnering with Blue Earth Compost and Quantum Biopower to ensure efficient collection and processing of organic waste, turning it into renewable energy and nutrient-rich compost, and re-establishing composting behind the APAC building to divert organic waste from landfills.

  In addition, over the next few months, the Sustainability Board will be hosting informational campaigns to raise awareness about proper waste disposal. Specifically, we hope to distribute materials outlining what can and cannot be recycled or composted, utilizing resources from Blue Earth Compost's guidelines as well as clearly label the recycling and compost bins on campus for easier identification. We also aim to establish student-led "Compost Enforcement Officers (CEOs)," who are responsible for monitoring waste disposal during each lunch wave. All of this requires your involvement and help! Please stay tuned for updates and opportunities to volunteer as a "CEO!"
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  Pre-Spring Break Wrap Up

  The Waste Committee wrapped up a successful clothing drive, collecting donations from February 12th to March 5th to support Loaves and Fishes, a community-based nonprofit. Students and faculty came together to give their old clothes a second life, especially winter clothes! Drop-off boxes in Heath quickly filled up. A huge thank you to everyone who donated!  

  Before heading off for Spring Break, the Natural Environment Subcommittee hosted a workshop, where students made their own sustainable frozen suncatchers in Upper Heath. After a weekend of freezing, the finished suncatchers were displayed around campus! It was a fun way to celebrate the changing seasons while learning about sustainability. Thank you to everyone who popped up to create and chat!

  The Energy Subcommittee is working on adding more collection boxes for used batteries across campus. Currently, there’s one in the Math Department—don’t forget to drop off any old batteries you have! Keep an eye out for more collection locations in Thompson and Malone. 

  The Climate Action Subcommittee successfully hosted another petition bake sale to raise awareness and promote sustainable initiatives. 
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  Upcoming Projects

  • Volunteer to help with clean composting 
  • Pop up at Sustainable Art Showcase with Daystar
  • bird-safe window stickers up on Athletics Center to prevent bird collisions
  • Join Nature Walks with the Natural Environment Subcommittee while collecting photos from trail cameras 
  • Follow @hopnat_en, and check out on-campus TVs for the latest trail camera photos of wildlife and native plants on campus! 
  • Counting the days till Earth Week! 

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  Community Conversation with S.U.R.E.

  Divbo will be hosting a community conversation with S.U.R.E. (Students United for Racial Equity) on Wednesday March 26th during activities period (12:30-1:30). The upcoming community conversation with S.U.R.E. will focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its role in creating more inclusive environments. We'll also openly explore the criticisms and recent challenges faced by DEI initiatives in schools and workplaces, including the repeal of certain programs.
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  Connecticut Student Diversity Leadership Conference

  The conference will be held at Hopkins on Sunday, April 6th. We encourage students to participate as attendees or volunteers. For more information, visit SDLC. An email will be coming soon with a sign-up form.
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  Culture and Community Day

  Divbo will be hosting a Culture and Community Day on April 16th from 12:30-2:30. If any affinity groups are interested in contributing to events or the potluck, please keep an eye out for a sign-up form.
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  Join the Board!

  Divbo is accepting applications to join the 2025-2026 Diversity Board! If you are interested, please fill out this form. Reach out if you have any questions

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  Debate Home Tournament

  The much-anticipated Hopkins Home 2025 Tournament has come to an exciting close, marking another successful year of competition, camaraderie, and memorable performances. Held on Sunday, March 2nd, this year's tournament brought together 100+ debaters across the Northeast! We had a great performance with a record number of teams competing (triple novice teams): in the novice division, Hopkins was the 2nd place 4-person team (Ravi, Marcus, Catherine, and Marguerite), 2nd place 2-person team (Cathrine and Marguerite), and hadtop 10 speakers (Emilia, Alan, Catherine, and Marguerite)! In addition, our 4-person teams of Emilia, Amber, Annie, and Oscar placed in the top 5, along with another 4-person team of Alan, Ella, Ripley, and Michael. In the advanced division, we finished in the top 20 varsity teams and top 20 speakers (Rose and Elona). Thank you to Dr. Z and Mr. DeNaples for their support! 
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  Heart Disease Awareness Club

  Valentine’s Day Event:

   

  On February 12th, the Heart Disease Awareness Club hosted a Valentine’s Day event in honor of Heart Disease Awareness Month. At the event, people had the chance to make Valentine’s Day cards and paper rose bouquets (which were a huge hit). The event also included a bake sale fundraiser, in which we raised 135 dollars! All proceeds went to the American Heart Association. Thanks to everyone who participated in this event!

  
  
  

  Heart Health Bingo:

  
  

  Last Wednesday, March 5th, Heart Disease Awareness had a Heart Health Bingo! Students who either wanted to learn some fun facts about heart health or just enjoyed playing bingo attended the event in Upper Heath from 12:30 to 1:30. Prizes were given to the winners of each round, and lollipops were available for all. Thank you for coming!
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  Math Team Wins Greater New Haven Math League

  The Math Team finished the Greater New Haven Math League season in first place! The team will compete in the state and New England championships this April. Thanks to everyone who participated in the competition series.

  
  

  The top three schools are as follows:

  
  

  1. Hopkins

  2. Hamden Hall

  3. Amity

  
  

  Individual prizes are still to be decided (we expect to receive some). Keep your eyes out for more news regarding states and New Englands.

  
  

  -Kyle + Henry
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  Quiz Bowl and History Club Win History Bowl

  
  

  On Saturday, March 1, three teams of Hopkins students from the Quiz Bowl and History Club competed in the Connecticut Spring History Bowl Tournament at Newtown High School in Sandy Hook.

  
  

  History Bowl is an academic competition that tests students' knowledge in history related topics, including geography, classics, media, and politics. Teams of four are quizzed in a fast-paced question-and-answer format similar to the game show Jeopardy!. The competition consisted of five matches of prelims, where only those with the highest point totals could move on to the playoff brackets.

  
  

  Our first-ever J-school history bowl team played competitively against high school teams in the JV division, including against the high school B team, which placed 3rd overall in JV after an intense semi-final battle against Marine Science Magnet. Coming back from last year’s close second place finish, this year’s A team took first place in the Varsity Division, clinching the CT Championship title for the first time in program history.

  
  

  Both the A and B teams qualified for the History Bowl National Championship in Arlington, VA at the end of April, and A team members Claire Billings ’25, Henry Foushee ’25, and Neil Mehta ’26 qualified for the International History Olympiad in London this June. Special thanks to Mr. DeNaples and the History Department for their support and lunch, and to volunteer moderators James, Nick, and Heather.

  
  

  Quiz Bowl is looking forward to its last interscholastic tournament of the year at Belmont High School on March 29th, as well as our annual Hopkins intramural tournament in April. Come check out our meetings!! B009, Wednesdays 12:30-1:30--classroom code is luz377z.
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  Successful IRIS Run with Refugees

  A Snowstorm Couldn't Stop Us: Hopkins Team's Success in the IRIS Run with Refugees! 
  
  

  On February 9th, 2025, the IRIS club, along with The Student Diversity and Maroon Key Board, came together to show the true power of student dedication and support, even in the face of a fierce snowstorm! ❄️ In the lead-up to the event, we had a team of dedicated individuals who worked to reach their personal fundraising goals in support of the Hopkins team fundraising page. Our initial goal was $2,000 to support the work of Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), but we didn’t just meet it—we surpassed it, raising an impressive total of $3,553!  

  Despite the freezing cold, our volunteers were unwavering. They cheered on runners, managed the race route, distributed food to participants, and filled in wherever needed to ensure the event’s success. 

  Nine students went above and beyond, personally fundraising for the cause, while our team consisted of 18 registered runners and 5 staff members who showed their support! 

  The energy, passion, and unity displayed by everyone was nothing short of inspiring! We didn’t just come together to hit a fundraising goal—we united to make a lasting impact on our New Haven community. This event was a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when we put our hearts into a cause—and our team truly proved the strength of unity! 

  A huge thank you to the Hopkins Communication teams for their invaluable support with flyers and advertising! Your contributions helped make this event a true success!