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Principal's Message

Welcome to MLHMS!

Our entire staff is excited to welcome you to Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School. Our excellent staff is committed to providing a safe and quality education for all our students.

As the principal, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Kari Barnard, and I have been working at the middle school for the past eight years. Previously, I worked for BEACON, taught Creative Writing, and I taught 7th-grade English. The 2023 - 2024 school year will be my first year as a principal, and I am very excited! I can't wait to see our students - both new and old!

As we begin this new year, please continue to check our website and Facebook page for updates as we go throughout the year. We appreciate your support, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Mission

Our mission is to develop life-long learners capable of achieving their greatest academic and social potential, and an awareness of their place and responsibility in school, and the larger global community. This will be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of staff, students, parents, and community, in an environment of security, success, pride, and respect for all members of our school community.

News & Announcements

“Bear Sighting” advisement from Moab Police Department and Department of Wildlife Services

Grand County School District is working alongside Moab City to ensure students and staff are safely welcomed to school this week and beyond. If your students walk or ride down the Millcreek Pathway to attend any of our schools, please read the “Bear Sighting” advisement from Moab Police Department and Department of Wildlife Services. Alongside Public Safety officials, we will take precautionary and safety measures to ensure school resumes as normal while wildlife may be near or on our campuses.

Attention grabbing, short text Truth in Taxation Cancellation Notice

Notice of Cancellation - Truth in Taxation Canceled 8.19.26

This serves as notice that the GCSD and GCSD BOE have withdrawn the proposed tax rate increase and the corresponding Truth in Taxation public hearing is now canceled and will no longer take place.

August Meal Menu

Attached is the menu for breakfast and lunch at each school for the month of August. Welcome back for the 2026-2027 School year. We look forward to keeping your tummies happy and full!

Se adjunta el menú de desayuno y almuerzo de cada escuela para el mes de agosto. Bienvenidos de nuevo al año escolar 2026-2027. ¡Esperamos mantener sus estómagos felices y satisfechos!

Graphic of meal cost breakdown for the year by school, month and status.

Meal Cost for the Year

Have you ever wondered what it would cost if your child ate school meals every day of school? See the attached graphic with the cost of breakfast and lunch at each location for reduced and full priced meals, how much it adds up to each month, and by the end of the school year.