Administrators at Hopkinton High School are asking for help to find host families for international students. Although there has been a strong response for host families for next year’s class of international students coming to HHS, there are still have a few more students, mostly boys, to place. Each has a friendly smile and interests to share. If you weren’t sure before, please now consider hosting a student from Italy, China or Germany. According to feedback from current host families, their lives are being enriched by these students in varied and sometimes surprising ways.
Support HHS: By hosting, you’ll also be contributing to our school and community. Tuition fees from international students help to support language programs and initiatives in the Hopkinton Public Schools.
Stipend: To help defray expenses incurred while hosting an international student, a $700/mo. stipend is provided to each hosting family.
Inquiries: If you’re interested, please contact Ann Northup, the International Coordinator:
• Home phone: 508-480-8513,
• Cell phone: 857-231-1435,
• Email: northupa@verizon.net
Ann provides an orientation and year long monitoring and back-up support. She is happy to explain the program, the application process and provide referrals. This program is sponsored by Educatius International, a non-profit international educational organization which, among other projects, connects international high school students with American secondary schools and families.