John Hopkins Middle

Please congratulate our amazing Trojan historians when they return tomorrow! 🎉📚

Six of our students—recognized for having some of the top National History Day projects in Pinellas County—represented John Hopkins Middle School at Florida History Day, the state competition held in Tallahassee. This marks the first time ever that Hopkins has participated at the state level!

They joined 30 other students from across Pinellas County to present their projects to judges from around the state. We are so incredibly proud of our Trojan Historians and the way they represented 🏆✨

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Our talented Visual Arts students are shining bright! 🎨✨

From Honorable Mention to Best in Show, our Trojans earned some incredible recognition for their hard work and creativity. We’re so proud of the dedication and artistic talent on display—way to represent!

Join us for an evening of music at our Shimmering Stars Piano Concert ✨🎹

Our talented Center for the Arts students will take the stage on May 7th at 5:30 PM in the JHMS Theater.

Tickets are $5, and admission is free for JHMS staff, students, and children 10 & under. We hope to see you there!

Come out and support our Trojan G.E.M.S Step Team as they represent John Hopkins Middle School at the Pinellas County Schools STEP Team Competition on Friday, May 1 at Lakewood High School!

The show begins at 6:00 PM, and our girls have been working incredibly hard—showcasing discipline, confidence, and sisterhood in every step.

If you can make it, your support would mean the world. There’s nothing like hearing your school family cheering you on from the audience! 💚💛

Our Journalism 3 and 2 reporting teams recently had an incredible opportunity to report on the revived Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field!

Students toured the facility, explored behind the scenes, and learned about the extensive efforts it took to bring the stadium back to life following Hurricane Milton in 2024. They even had the chance to visit and pet the live rays, making the experience even more memorable! It was a valuable hands-on opportunity that gave our young journalists a closer look at sports reporting, resilience, and the teamwork behind a major community landmark.

A special thank you to Tampa Bay Rays for hosting our students and to Ms. Woodard for coordinating this unforgettable trip!

Tomorrow is Purple Shirt Day at John Hopkins Middle School! 💜 Join us as we recognize Violence Prevention Week by wearing purple to show support for kindness, unity, and creating a safe school community for all.

Dive under the sea with our cast, crew, and production team for The SpongeBob Musical! This colorful, high-energy production is packed with music, laughter, and heart as SpongeBob and friends race to save Bikini Bottom.

What makes this show so special is its vibrant mix of characters, musical styles, and storytelling voices. This work celebrates individuality, community, and the power of coming together in the face of uncertainty. From pop to rock to heartfelt ballads, every moment brings something fresh, fun, and full of life.

It’s bold, it’s joyful, and it’s going to be an absolute blast! I can’t wait to share it with you ☀️🧽🎭✨

“The SpongeBob Musical”
April 29 – May 1 at 6:30 PM
Directed by Samuel D. Walker, Jr. | Samuel Walker

📸: Joey Clay Studio
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Ticket Information:

Tickets: $5.00
Free admission for all Pinellas County School students, children under 5, and JHMS Faculty/Staff.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be purchased here online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jhms-theatre-presents-the-spongebob-musical-youth-edition-tickets-1986570525920?aff=oddtdtcreator or at the door.
When purchasing tickets online, the platform (Eventbrite) adds a $2.18 service fee per ticket.

What a day to remember! 🎉 This past Saturday, John Hopkins Middle School proudly hosted our 2nd Annual Spring Fling — and it was an incredible success!

Open to the community, Spring Fling was a wonderful opportunity to bring together our students, families, staff, and neighbors for an afternoon full of fun, connection, and school spirit. Guests enjoyed live performances from our talented performing arts magnet students, exciting games and activities, and even a ball toss where some brave teachers volunteered to get soaked!

One of the biggest highlights of the day was the highly anticipated Art Battle, presented by our Visual Arts Department. Five teams of ten talented local muralists — plus a special student journalism team — competed in a live mural-making competition. Even better, these amazing murals will soon be displayed around our campus for all to enjoy!

A huge thank you to our incredible PTSA for coordinating and hosting this outstanding community event. We also want to thank all of our wonderful vendors and community partners for joining us and sharing their businesses, products, and support with our school family.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Spring Fling such a special day! 💙💛

Space Exploration 🚀✨

Our 8th graders have taken their learning to new heights! As part of their Space Exploration Unit, students created NASA Spin-Off tri-fold boards—highlighting innovative technologies originally developed for space that we now use here on Earth.

With all the excitement surrounding Artemis II’s mission around the Moon, these free-choice research projects showcase creativity, curiosity, and real-world connections.

Even from afar, we hope this gives you a glimpse into the out-of-this-world learning happening here at JHMS! 🌍🌕

Come join us for some fun in the sun! ☀️🎨

Our Visual Arts department is hosting the first-ever ART BATTLE during our 2026 Spring Fling! Ten talented local muralists will team up in pairs to create stunning mural panels for our school campus—competing for a best-in-show finish.

Spring Fling takes place Saturday, April 18 from 12–4 PM. You won't want to miss this - we'll see you there!