Hope Happenings

There will be NO SCHOOL today, May 25th due to Memorial Day. Enjoy your day off!

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Please note that there will also be no school next week June 1st-5th. After this break, we will welcome K-8th grade students back for Summer Session on June 8th!

There will be no busing Tomorrow, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27. To make these days go as smoothly as possible, please review the instructions below:

If your student normally rides the bus, but you plan to drop off and pick up:

• Morning drop-off and afternoon pick up are along Chicago Ave (students will enter through the busing entrance).

If you plan to have your student attend Before or After School Care:

• Use Door 32, located in the parking lot between the Upper School Courtyard and E. 22nd Street. for before school care drop-off. You may drop off as early as 7:45 a.m.

• After School Care pick-up will be at the main entrance on 24th St. After School Care runs from 4:15-5:30 p.m.
• There is a $10 drop-in fee per student for both Before School Care and After School Care.

If your student is carpooling with another family that normally goes to the carline:

• Please notify us of this change in SchoolPass

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Thank you for partnering with us to make pick-up and drop-off smooth and safe!

Families must request transportation for the 2026–27 school year through the My Ride K-12 app by Thursday, June 5. Beginning this year, all transportation requests must be submitted directly by parents/guardians through the app.

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To complete your request:

• Log in to the My Ride K-12 app
• Go to “Settings” → “Forms”
• Select the “Save My Seat” form in your preferred language
• Complete and submit a separate form for each student in your household

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If you are in need of assistance completing the busing request, we invite you to attend the Family Ministries Help Session on June 1 from 10:00am–2:00pm.

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For technology or login support, contact Minneapolis Public Schools Transportation Support at 612-919-6390 or juanpablo.arranzmolinero@mpls.k12.mn.us.

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The 8th Grade Ceremony & Valleyfair Day is next Wednesday, May 27th! The 8th Grade Ceremony will take place 8-9am. Families are invited to attend the ceremony to celebrate their 8th grade graduate! This special event is designed to honor our 8th grader's hard work and encourage them as they step into high school. A continental breakfast will be served, and it will be held in the Upper Gym. Parking will be available in the ramp, and you may enter through the main entrance.

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Once the ceremony is over, students will leave for their field trip to Valleyfair! Parents, if your student is planning on going to Valleyfair, please click below to fill out the permission slip below. The out of uniform dress code applies for this event, see the policy for details. You can expect to pick your student up at 6pm.

5th Grade Ceremony is Wednesday, May 27th at 3:15pm in the Upper Gym! Join us in celebrating our scholars graduating from the Lower School with a ceremony and a reception in the courtyard. Parking will be available in the ramp. Please enter through the main entrance.

At this event, lower school siblings are welcome to attend; however, we kindly ask that upper school siblings not attend and stay in their classes. If there is a lower school sibling that would like to attend, they must be marked in SchoolPass as an "early dismissal" by 3pm on May 27th. Siblings must sit with their families during the ceremony and be under parent supervision during the reception.

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Acorn to Oaks (Kindergarten Graduation) is May 28th at 3pm! This event will have a ceremony for our graduating Kindergarten students and a reception time afterwards. Parking will be availble in the ramp. Please enter through the front entrance.

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If there is a sibling that would like to attend this event, they must be marked in SchoolPass as an "early dismissal" by 3pm on May 28th. Siblings must sit with their families during the ceremony and be under parent supervision during the reception.

The Hope Academy High School Graduation is Saturday, May 30th! We are so proud of our class of 2026 and can't wait to celebrate them. To help this event run smoothly here are some details you need to know:

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• You are welcome to come as early as 5pm to start checking in. Seating will open in the gym at 5:30pm with program starting promptly at 6pm. The program will run 6:00-8:00pm with a small reception to follow.
• Each senior will have 10 tickets to hand out to family and friends. When you arrive, you must have your physical ticket. A photo of your ticket will not be accepted.
• Parking is available in the ramp and you may enter through the main entrance.

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We look forward to celebrating with you!

We’re excited to welcome Feed My Starving Children to Hope Academy for a special meal packing event on June 29th 6-8pm! Join in to help pack nutritious meals that are shipped around the world to children and families in need. This is a wonderful opportunity for staff, students, parents, and friends to come together and make a global impact.

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Click below to sign up for the packing session!

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The Used Uniform Sale is coming up at the end of Summer School!  The Parent Ambassadors will be collecting gently used uniforms June 8-17.  Starting Monday, June 8th, you can drop off your uniforms any time during the school day at the Main Office.

Students entering grades 8-12 for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to join Hope Academy’s Upper School Sports Camps this summer! Camps will run Monday-Friday, June 1-5, and include opportunities for girls soccer, girls basketball, boys soccer, and boys basketball.

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Camp Details:

• Dates: June 1-5
• Session 1: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Session 2: 1:00-4:00pm
• Locations: Basketball – Upper Gym | Soccer – Peavey Park
• Cost: $25

The camp fee can be paid during registration or billed to your child’s tuition account. Scholarships are available.

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June is a great time to purchase your uniforms for next year! At Donald's (our uniform vendor), if you purchase between June 1-10th is it 20% off everything and between June 11-30 it is 15% off everything. Click below for more sale details.

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Click below to see the menus for May!

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Have an allergy? Fill out our special diet form and send to our Nutrition Director janettetakata@hopeschool.org

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Summer session attendace will be closely tracked, and students who attend fewer than 75% of the days will be required to complete a BrainQuest Summer workbook.

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The summer workbooks can be can either be picked up from school or will be sent home on the last day of Summer Session. At the end of summer break, completed workbooks should be turned in at back-to-school events or during the first week of school.

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At Hope Academy, we value summer learning and believe it is essential for preventing learning loss and preparing students for the next grade level. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s continued growth.

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Due to construction of our new Chapel Performance Hall, there will be a change to morning drop-off going forward. Morning parent drop-off will move to Door 32, located in the parking lot between the Upper School Courtyard and E. 22nd Street. Drop-off times will be 7:45–10:00 am.

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This change is necessary due to several large construction deliveries scheduled on E. 22nd St. during morning hours. To ensure safety and improve traffic flow, we are relocating drop-off away from the active work zone. Afternoon pick-up will remain on E 22nd St. as it currently operates.

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Staff members and signage will be present to help direct you to the correct door during the transition.

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Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we prioritize safety during this season of construction!

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As of Monday, March 2nd, Giselle Rodriguez is no longer be serving as the Transportation Coordinator. She is now serving on our Admissions team here at Hope!

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If you have any bus‑related questions or concerns, please contact our Transportation team directly by emailing Transportation@hopeschool.org or by leaving a voicemail at 612‑540‑2820.

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If you haven’t already done so, please make sure to download our bus‑tracking app. The app is called MyRide K‑12, and it will help you track your child’s route and receive updates.

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To streamline arrival and improve security, all school events will now use QuickPIN check-in with the SchoolPass App.

• All parents must use their QuickPIN to check in
• Your QuickPIN can be found in the SchoolPass App (Profile → View QuickPIN)
• Download the app and log in prior to the event
• Have your QuickPIN pulled up and ready when you arrive for faster entry

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QR codes for events will no longer be sent via email and text. Please see your email for more details.

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Being prepared will help keep lines moving and ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

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To ensure the safety of all students, any parent who wishes to enter a classroom during the school day (for volunteering, events, birthdays, chaperoning, lunch visits, etc.) must first complete a free background check at the front desk. Please bring a photo ID to complete this process as soon as possible. The background check must be completed 48 hours before your visit. Background checks must be completed every school year.

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• Parents will not be permitted to a classroom during school hours without a completed background check.
• While in the classroom, parents must remain within the line of sight of teaching staff.
• Example: To join your student for a birthday, the background check must be completed in advance. Otherwise, staff will deliver items to the classroom.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school safe and welcoming for every child.

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Updated grades for your student are ready for you every Tuesday! Click below to check your student's grades.

Be sure to save these numbers in your contact list:

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Save 67587 as "Hope Academy" for:

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• Hope Happenings & parent announcements
• Important reminders and updates

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Save 443-842-7197 as "SchoolPass" for:

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• Event QR codes for event sign-in

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