ADOPT-A-POT Beautify our campus by planting pots outside our classrooms and around campus.Families at Hopi sign up to plant and maintain the pots. Teachers and staff make sure they are watered.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE This is a program based on receiving a grant. Artists come in and work with 4th grade students. Past artists have included African drummers, storytellers and Chinese artists.
ART MASTERPIECE Each month volunteers present a work of art to students,discuss the style and artist and provide hands-on opportunities.
BLOOD DRIVE Hopi hosts a blood drive in the fall with United Blood Services.
BOOK FAIRS Hopi puts on two annual book fairs. The fall event includes new and gently used books (about 20,000). Used books are donated by students and the community and then sold for a very nominal price. The spring event is new books only.
COPY CATS This is a group of volunteers which regularly assists teachers with copying, collating, laminating, etc.
CLASSROOM CREATIONS Each classroom creates a project to be donated for auction at the Hawktion.Parents are responsible for coming up with an idea and collecting materials. They coordinate efforts with the classroom teacher and students. CHILI DINNER In conjunction with the Fall Book Fair, the PTA puts on a family friendly chili dinner. Volunteers are needed to help plan and execute this fun event.
COLONIAL DAY Each year the 5th grade studies American history and culture.The highlight of these studies is Colonial Day.The entire 5th grade (along with teachers and parent volunteers) dresses in colonial attire and spends the day engaging in activities like candle-dipping,needlepoint and making corn-husk dolls. Some kids are even sent to the stocks! This event is held in December.
DAD'S CLUB A group of Hopi dads who have been instrumental in bringing tremendous technology upgrades to our school. An adults only bowling night is their major fundraiser.
eSCRIP Hopi supporters may register various cards and help Hopi raise funds. Last year we raised over $20,000 for Hopi just by having families register their Safeway cards.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT A fun evening of bingo for the whole family. Dinner is available for purchase.
FIELD/FUN DAY In the spring, our PE teachers organize activity days. Field Day involves grade appropriate track and field games and races. Fun Day is the K-2nd grade equivalent with less emphasis on competition and more emphasis on fun.
FIRST FRIDAY A new community event held the first Friday of every month before school. Parents are invited to socialize in the courtyard and purchase new breakfast items from the "cart." This will also be Spirit Day for the students (I.E., crazy hat day, wacky socks day, etc.)
5th GRADE LEADERSHIP SERVICES Throughout the year, motivational speakers give lectures to 5th grade students.
FUTURE TITAN NIGHT All "future" Arcadia High School students are invited to attend a special home football game in October and a basketball game in January.
GREEN COMMITTEE A new committee educating and promoting green practices for our community and world.
HAWKTION The annual school auction is our largest fundraiser. Many volunteers are needed in a variety of efforts and time commitments to help ensure the success of this fun and major event.
HOLIDAY CARE DRIVE Every December Hopi picks a program to support during the winter holiday season. We hold a one-week drive to collect items like food, clothing and hygiene items.
HONORS RECOGNITION 4th and 5th grade students who make the Honor Roll or Principal's List are recognized by the administration during their lunch period.
HOPI HIGHLIGHTS A weekly publication sponsored by the PTA that is distributed every Monday. It's the best way to find out what's happening at Hopi. This year Hopi Highlights goes digital and will be sent via email. Hard copies will be available per request.
HULLABALOO This is our annual spring carnival and fun for the whole family.
PEACE PATROL This program allows 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to help manage conflicts on the primary playgrounds. Students are selected by their teachers and serve on a rotating basis throughout the semester. They receive training through our SPI counselor prior to serving.
SCHOOL FUSION A password protected website where you can keep track of your student's test scores, class website, calendars and more. This is where our Hopi Family Directory is located.
THANKSGIVING FEAST On the Thursday prior to Thanksgiving, parents are invited to share in a feast with their kids in the school cafeteria.
VARIETY SHOW Our annual talent/variety show is famous in the valley. Everyone is invited to be a part and teachers may even join the fun.