2023 Report to the Community

A Message from Our Superintendent

Preparing Our Scholars to be Change Makers

Dear Families,

Our children are precious and they are our future. Where our children attend school is important. In Hopkins, our goal is to provide rigorous learning that is personalized, culturally affirming, and inquiry driven. Compelling research from some of the nation’s top universities finds that students who are educated in diverse, integrated schools, similar to Hopkins, benefit in the following ways:

• Engage in deeper-levels of critical thinking and are stronger problem solvers

• Have a higher sense of belonging in their school and community

• Have higher levels of civic engagement and participation

• Feel an increased sense of physical safety at school

• See more growth in test scores, particularly in the high school years

• Have more practice using leadership skills and are better prepared for the real world

Hopkins graduates are fully prepared for a dynamic world. We thank our educators for shaping our students into disciplined scholars. Hopkins graduates are the change makers the world needs to see!

Sincerely,

Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent

About Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins School Board Members

Jen Westmoreland Chair

Shannon Andreson Vice Chair

Rachel Hartland Director

Katie Pederson Director

Tanya Khan Director

About Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins Public Schools is an award-winning school district with a long tradition of excellence. Our school community is dedicated to vigilant equity and innovation. Our graduates are prepared to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace and sought out by colleges, universities, and employers.

We serve the cities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park. Our preschool programs are on-site at all of our elementary schools, and our early childhood site, Harley Hopkins. We have six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one K-12 online school with a blended learning option. Hopkins has a K-12 Chinese immersion program, a Spanish immersion program, and an elementary outdoor immersion program.

The Hopkins’ Promise

Hopkins promises an educational experience for students ages 0-21 that prepares them to succeed in our increasingly complex, rapidly changing world. Our students are recognized as global scholars — who work collaboratively, disrupt the status quo, and solve some of the world’s most complex problems. They are the best and brightest citizens of tomorrow. Together, we are creating a better world by inspiring each student to reach their full potential.

WAYZATA

Steve Adams Treasurer Jason Ross Clerk

Hopkins School Board was awarded a Silver Level Magna Award from the National School Boards Association for its Royal Reps and Royal Connections student service program.

District Points of Pride

6,850 PreK-12 Students

Our Schools

7 Preschool Locations

6 Elementary Schools

2 Middle Schools

1 High School

1 K-12 Online + Blended Learning School

We’re a destination school district attracting students from 74 Cities

Our students represent 72 Countries of Origin

Our students represent 69 Home Languages

+1,330 District Staff & Educators

7 Candidates, 3 Semi-Finalists, & 2 Finalists for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award

Student

Voice

16.6% Students with IEPs

8.5% Receive EnglishLanguage Instruction

Hopkins is one of a handful of public districts in Minnesota that have student representatives serve on our School Board.

Spotlight Concert

Each year, orchestra students have the unique opportunity to collaborate with and perform in a concert with a local musician — most recently with Jeremy Messersmith.

Black Male Summit

The summit supports Black males in grades 6-12 in Hopkins and the surrounding suburbs. It arose from a need to have conversations that help empower young Black males.

Accessible Playground

Glen Lake students demonstrated empathy, critical-thinking, advocacy, and more as they strategized ways to raise nearly $1 million for an accessible playground.

English Language Learners in Hopkins progress toward their language learning targets at a faster pace than in other public school districts

+500 Elementary Students were enrolled in Spanish and Chinese immersion programs during the 2022-23 school year 1st in the State of Minnesota to require Financial Literacy as a graduation prerequisite

90% of 12th Grade Students reported they had a post graduation plan in a 2022 survey

Student Demographics

51.14% White

24.0% Black/African American/Somali

10.78% Hispanic/Latinx

9.3% Two or More Races

4.44% Asian American

0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native

0.07% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Athletics & Activities

+60 Athletic Teams, Student Clubs, and Activities

New Sports in 2022-23 Boys Volleyball and Girls Wrestling

Hopkins graduates attend a diverse mix of colleges and universities. Listed below is a sample of colleges and universities our graduates are attending:

• Boston University

• Dunwoody

• Duke

• Dartmouth

• Metro State University

• Normandale

• Northwestern

• NYU

• Stanford

• St. Thomas

• UCLA

• University of Iowa

• University of Minnesota

• University of Wisconsin

Royally Speaking

Annual event held during Black History Month as a tribute to Black History. The program features performances by talented Hopkins scholars, staff, and special guests.

Lunar New Year

Each year, our globally-minded Chinese immersion students showcase their language skills and perform songs and dances in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Youth Day at the Capitol

Hopkins scholars engage in group discussions where they learn how to use their voice to advocate for issues important to them. They tour the Capitol and speak with politicians.

Our Bold Vision to Reimagine Schools

Vision 2031

Vision 2031 was launched in fall 2018 as a bold response to community-wide stakeholder engagement and a call to action to reimagine public education. More than 250 staff, students, and community members served on Strategic Task Forces to help us identify what success will look like in 2031. Learn more online at HopkinsSchools.org/Vision2031.

What’s Coming Next

As we continue to operationalize the core tenets of Vision 2031, we have divided our work into three main goal areas: Learning and Teaching, School and District Culture, and Operations. Within each goal area, there are specific outcomes that are aligned with our overarching strategies. This process is our strategic plan for Vision 2031.

SCHOOL & DISTRICT CULTURE LEARNING & TEACHING

Every E-12+ classroom will move toward rigorous concept- and inquiry-based personalized learning that activates literate, critically-conscious behaviors and is supported by wellness and restorative practices.

As a district, we will increase wellness by building a workplace culture that is safe and caring We will experience wholeness by increasing trust, sharing power, and ensuring people are of equal worth.

OPERATIONS

We will identify and address system gaps or flaws that prevent employees from doing their jobs efficiently or effectively.

Vision 2031: Five-Year Progress Highlights

It's exciting to see Vision 2031 in action in classrooms across our schools. Even while in the midst of a global pandemic, we were able to put deep roots down on our progress. In some cases, the pandemic, which required us to approach education differently, helped fuel and expedite Vision 2031 advancement..

Over the last five years, our elementary schools launched a plethora of innovative programming, from International Baccalaureate (IB) and environmentally-focused schools to experiential learning and increased language immersion as well as outdoor immersion. West Middle School embraced a community school model, which includes integrated services for scholars and families. We launched VirtualEDU, the first fully-accredited public K-12 online school in the state of Minnesota to offer blended learning (a mix of in-person and online instruction). As a system, we modified our start times to allow middle school and high school students to start school later, which supports adolescent brain health. We also added three holidays to our school calendar — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Eid al-Fitr — to be more inclusive of our diverse student body.

Want to learn more about Hopkins' Strategic Plan?

Visit HopkinsSchools.org/Strategic-Plan to see a full list of strategic plan projects and deliverables.

International Baccalaureate

Eisenhower Community School and Gatewood Elementary are International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate schools. The IB program builds on the belief that children are naturally curious and learn deeply when they are engaged in relevant topics. IB aligns with Hopkins' rigorous curriculum framework which encourages students to think critically and solve problems.

Experiential Learning

The Glen Lake Go! program extends learning beyond the confines of a classroom. Students embark on field trips and adventures meant to broaden their perspectives and give them a better understanding of the world and their place in it. Experiential learning is relevant and engaging while meeting academic, emotional, and social needs.

Community School

West Middle School has transformed into a community school. Community schools are built on four pillars: learning enrichment, collaborative leadership, family engagement, and integrated services. Gatewood Elementary has also added components of a community school model into their building including a food pantry.

6th and 9th Grade Transition

Starting in the fall of 2023, Hopkins junior highs will become middle schools. Our 7-9 grade configurations will shift to grades 6-8. Our high school will also welcome 9th graders for the first time. Teams of teachers, staff, and students have worked together to develop our middle school and high school model that incorporates community, collaboration, and learner experiences.

Expanded Holiday Calendar

Hopkins added three new holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Eid al-Fitr to the school calendar to better reflect Hopkins’ diverse student body.

"For most students, this will be a minor change, but for those students who are for the first time having their holidays honored, this is a really big deal. Not only will it help students who are in the religious minority, it will also help students who are in the religious majority get a better perspective about the other cultures in Hopkins.”

— Oscar Wolfe, HHS School Board Representative 2021-22 and 2022-23

Chinese and Spanish Language Immersion

Hopkins’ Chinese immersion and dual Spanish immersion pathways advance our students’ global perspectives. Our teachers create authentic experiences and our immersion curriculum holistically embeds empathy and cultural awareness into our students’ daily learning. Hopkins immersion programs begin in kindergarten continue through high school. Immersion scholars who complete the full immersion pathway will be fully prepared for advanced coursework in Spanish and Chinese at the college level, may earn Minnesota bilingual and multilingual seals, and can earn up to 16 college credits.

Environmentally-Focused Outdoor Learning

Hopkins' environmental focus school at Gatewood Elementary allows scholars to build curiosity and make connections to the natural world as they learn outdoors, leveraging the beautiful campus, on site farm animals, and state-of-the-art greenhouse.

Outdoor learning has shown to have a positive effect on the brain and leads to increased engagement and focus, enhanced inquiry and discovery, and develops resilience and confidence.

K-12 Fully Online and Blended Learning Pathways

VirtualEDU is the first, and only, fully-accredited K-12 public online school in the state of Minnesota to offer blended learning — a combination of inperson and online learning. Our blended learning model offers enhanced social interaction and in-person school community along with the flexibility that fully online learning provides.

Whether students choose the fully online or blended model, VirtualEDU’s smaller class sizes, multiage classes, and strong teacher-student relationships allow for a deeply personalized learning approach that meets students where they are at and guides them to reach their goals.

96% of VirtualEDU Secondary Students report they have a teacher they can count on

100% of VirtualEDU Elementary Students report positive relationships with their teachers

94% Enrollment Increase in VirtualEDU students since fall 2022

Staff & Educator Highlights

Innovation Inside and Outside the Classroom

As part of Vision 2031, Hopkins aspires to be a destination school district, attracting the best and brightest employees. Our staff are empowered to be agents of change and primary drivers for re-imagining school from the ground up. Here are a few innovations that have been created by Hopkins staff and educators:

• Outdoor learning flourished in the pandemic and created a new model for how to do school in all seasons and led to our outdoor environmental school.

• Freedom School is not new, but it is new to Hopkins and was added to our summer program by a Hopkins educator. Freedom School provides a rigorous summer school curriculum in an affirming environment centered in community and parent engagement.

• Our instructional leadership group is co-led by teachers from early childhood through grade 12 who help bring cutting-edge concepts and practices into the classroom.

• Glen Lake teachers and their students co-led the school’s playground accessibility initiative. They collaborated to design a fully accessible playground and the story was covered on local and national prime time news. To date, they have raised nearly $1 million.

• Teachers at Hopkins are committing their instruction to align with the Science of Reading to give kids the best possible literacy education.

• Hopkins hires native Spanish and Mandarin Chinese speakers who create a positive and authentic immersion experience for our students.

Representation Matters

Just like leadership and teacher quality matter, representation also matters. While we have a responsibility to hire teachers of color, we also have a duty to hire teachers who reflect the many unique identities represented by students throughout our classrooms.

21% of Our Workforce is comprised of staff of color

385% Increase in staff of color hires between 2017 and 2023

1,331 Educators & Staff across Hopkins Public Schools

11 Median Years of teaching experience

72% of Educators at Hopkins have master's degrees or beyond

+80 Educators are trained in the Science of Reading (LETRS) to date

11 Hopkins Educators have been candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year between 2021 and 2023

Hopkins Schools has a Higher Percentage of Licensed Staff of Color when compared to other Minnesota school districts

Studies show that Black students who have at least one Black teacher between grades K-12 increases their likelihood of going to college.

Academic Rigor & High Student Expectations

Designing Our Schools for the Future

In the industrial age, companies depended on employees to memorize facts to solve problems. As a result, schools arranged content to prepare students for factory work that was needed at the time. The world has changed. Today, leading companies are seeking employees who can collaborate, critically think through problems, ask the right questions and research the information needed to solve them. Education must evolve to support our new reality. In Hopkins, we are!

Personalized Learning

Children learn in different ways and at different paces. Personalized learning is a teaching model based on this concept. This model moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a model where students are guided on more personalized learning paths, tailored to meet their individual needs. Personalized learning encourages students to express their interests, have voice and choice around their learning, develop critical thinking, and acquire self-advocacy skills so they feel increased engagement with their learning.

Holistic Approach to Assessment

Standardized test scores do not always accurately reflect what a student has learned and are not predictors of future success. They don't evaluate creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, artistic ability, or other knowledge areas. If we only rely on testing to measure a student’s progress, we’re missing out on a bigger picture. In Hopkins, we are taking a holistic approach to assessment. We are broadening our assessment tools in such a way that guarantees no child is behind and honors that all children are talented.

Building our Student Success Metrics

Last year, we interviewed nearly 100 students, college admission representatives, business owners, teachers, leaders, staff, and families about the measures we should use to demonstrate success. The information collected will be used to define our Student Success Metrics. The creation of these outcomes is a key success indicator of Vision 2031. More information about this work will be revealed in the 2023-24 school year.

We provide students with a rigorous conceptand inquiry-based personalized learning approach supported by wellness practices so they are prepared to thrive in the future.

Talent Development for All Students

Research shows that every student can grow and develop gifted behaviors. In Hopkins, we nurture behaviors such as cognitive flexibility, real-world problemsolving, and persistent curiosity through inquiry-driven learning so that each student can confidently navigate their future.

We believe in accurately identifying gifted students for services as well as developing the unique talents and learning potential of all learners. Historically, in school districts nationwide, traditional methods of identifying students for gifted programming have overlooked underrepresented students. Using our Student Success Metrics, Hopkins is building a holistic and comprehensive method for identifying gifted students to counteract the historical inequities of traditional gifted and talented identification methods.

Examples of Elementary Schoolwide Talent Development:

• STEAM or STEM concepts

• Inquiry-based learning

• Experiential learning

• Math lab

Examples of Secondary Schoolwide Talent Development:

• Destination Imagination (sixth grade)

• Design Thinking through International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP Program

• Capstone Community Project (eighth grade)

• Over 30 Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Schools (CIS) courses (beginning in ninth grade)

• Apprenticeships and internships through a variety of programs

Traits of a Hopkins Scholar

The Traits of the Hopkins Scholar were developed through a collaboration with community and staff and positioned us to produce citizens fully prepared for the future. The traits outline the competencies that our students will have when they graduate and reflect Hopkins' vision for student success. Defining the Traits of the Hopkins Scholar aligns our educational goals with the demands of a rapidly changing workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, empathy, adaptability, and multiple literacies. These traits also encourage Hopkins students to see themselves as positive change-makers in the world.

• Has their own Voice

• Is Global & Well-Traveled

• Is a Critical Thinker

• Is Confident

• Is Holistic

• Is Empathetic

Early Childhood Academics

Inspiring Learning for our Youngest Scholars

Our youngest Hopkins students are introduced to personalized learning in our early childhood programs, which use Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. This child-centered approach is designed to engage young minds to use their natural sense of discovery as a catalyst for learning. Our youngest learners develop creativity, confidence, and strong social relationships through play-based exploration of academic concepts built around their interests.

Hopkins Preschool has a 1:10 Class Ratio

Hopkins Preschool

Children are natural explorers, problem solvers, and sense makers. In Hopkins Preschools we encourage these traits using the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, which adapts to children's interests and offers them time and space to plan, think, experiment, evaluate and amend their ideas. This inspires deeper academic thinking and is built around our young scholars’ interests. Teachers guide students to experiment and discover while they acquire important learning concepts. Math, art, science, music, dramatic play, literacy, and STEM are embedded into learning.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Our ECFE program supports learning for our youngest community members and their caregivers starting at birth, setting a strong foundation for school success.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) provides Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to families and children that meet state criteria for special education services. Services are provided within the child's natural environments including home, community daycares and schools, and Hopkins preschools.

95% of Preschoolers met their Language and Literacy targets

96% of Preschoolers met their Math targets

96% of Preschoolers met their Personal and Social Development targets

Elementary Academics

Inspiring Curious, Confident, and Empathetic Learners

Our elementary curriculum is tailored to the unique needs of each child through personalized learning, rigorous objectives, schoolwide talent development, and a student-centered approach so that our scholars can reach their full potential.

Each Hopkins elementary school has unique offerings — outdoor immersion, Chinese and Spanish immersion, experiential learning, online or blended learning, inquiry-based learning, character building, or International Baccalaureate (IB).

Hopkins Elementary Schools at a Glance

• Schoolwide talent development opportunities are available to all students using STEM or STEAM concepts or inquirybased learning to promote collaboration and problemsolving skills.

• Orchestra and band start in grade 5.

• Specialists are at every school including social workers, counselors, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and restorative practice professionals.

Grades 2-6 Fastbridge Assessment Scores

Percent of students who scored top marks in fall 2022

Our kindergarten class size is 25 students with each kindergarten class supported by a full-time teacher assistant

80% of 3rd Grade Students received top scores on their Math end-of-year assessment

Students in grades 3-5 scored in the 99th Percentile Nationally for their growth mindset

84% of Students in Grades 3-5 Responded Favorably to "how much does your teacher encourage you to do your best"

93% of Spanish Immersion Students earned top scores on Spanish language proficiency

*Fastbridge aMath and aReading are adaptive assessments that modify the questions asked based on if a student answers questions correctly or incorrectly while taking the assessment. This methodology helps teachers pinpoint the specific skills that students are struggling with so that they can target interventions.

Secondary Academics

Cultivating Well-Rounded Students

Both Hopkins middle schools are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools that start in sixth grade and run through eighth grade. The IB framework is complementary to the Hopkins Learning Framework, and encourages students to become creative, critical, and reflective thinkers.

Welcoming Middle School Environment

Our middle schools are supportive and inclusive spaces. Each student is onboarded throughout their fifth grade year by a sixth grade counselor and a series of step-up events that are designed to prepare them for middle school. Student ambassadors and leaders act as mentors and guides to support incoming students as they navigate their new school building during this pivotal step in their education experience.

Our Middle Schools at a Glance

84% of North and West Students enrolled in a World Language course in the 2022-23 school year

88% of Secondary Students said they have a friend from school who they could be “completely themselves" around

• Destination Imagination (DI) — DI is offered to all sixth grade students. This rigorous program offers the opportunity to explore creative thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through hands-on challenges. DI hones individual talents, cultivates a growth mindset, and encourages the development of essential life skills that will benefit students throughout their academic journey and beyond.

• World Languages — Chinese and Spanish language immersion continues at both middle schools. Nonimmersion students can take other World Language courses such as Spanish, French, or Chinese.

• Design Thinking Course — The curriculum focuses on the development of flexible thinking that prepares students to evaluate information critically and apply knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations.

• Capstone Project — The IB capstone community project encourages all students to engage in service as they use the skills and knowledge they’ve gained and apply them to the real world.

Supporting the Transition from Middle School to High School

Link Crew leaders, a group of upperclassmen at Hopkins High School, act as mentors to guide incoming freshmen during their transition to the high school to help them feel connected throughout their first year.

Hopkins High School

Hopkins High School is an inclusive and diverse environment. With a competitive range of programming, our students explore their interests and passions and use their voice in all areas of their education. Our graduates are global scholars and innovative critical thinkers who are ready for brilliant postsecondary futures.

Our High School at a Glance

• Student Involvement — Hopkins High School has more than 30 clubs and activities, leadership opportunities, numerous athletic team offerings, and a competitive music program.

• College Credit — Hopkins High School students choose from more than 30 Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Schools (CIS) courses, giving them the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credit while still in high school.

• Career Pathway Preparation — The Career and Technical Education program offers four pathways including business education, family and consumer sciences, health care, and technical education. Students who successfully complete the Certified Nursing Assistant Curriculum at Hopkins High School are eligible for the Minnesota CNA certification test.

3

Students

Were Accepted

to 2023 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra

5 Individual Honors for Tech and Performance and 3 Production Honors from the Hennepin Theater Trust Spotlight Program for the 2022 Legally Blonde Musical

13 Students Presented Solos at the 2023 MSHSL Section Solo/Ensemble Contest

4 Students Named State Champions at the 2023 Personal Finance Decathlon

Hopkins Envirothon teams placed 2nd, 4th, and 5th Place at the 2023 state Envirothon competition

Secondary students scored in the 90th Percentile Nationally for cultural awareness and action Hopkins High School is one of the First Schools in the State of Minnesota to Offer AP African American Studies in the 2023-24 school year

186 Student-Athlete Award Winners Spanning 17 Sports 10-12th Graders with a 3.8 cumulative GPA in 2022-23

International Career Development Conference

3 students finished 2nd Place at DECA’s 2023

College & Career Readiness

Prepared for Whatever Tomorrow Brings

College and career planning is thoughtfully embedded into each student’s high school experience so all Hopkins students can develop the skills needed to attain their post-secondary dreams and goals. We cultivate well-rounded and critical thinkers who are ready for the future.

Removing Barriers to a Brilliant Future

While some schools offer postsecondary skill development only in a tutoring setting, all students have access in Hopkins. Students have access to:

• The Royals College and Career Center — a space where students design their futures and set a path for how they will get there.

• A Royals Prep course that combines life skills with the college application process to help students present their best selves to colleges, universities, and trade schools.

• Access to Minnesota’s Direct Admission program, which guarantees placement for Hopkins students who are on track to graduate in a wide range of Minnesota colleges and universities.

• The opportunity to participate in the ProPEL program, which matches students with internships relevant to their individual interests.

The Class of 2023 submitted over 2,300 College Applications

1,162 AP Course Enrollments among 608 students in 2022-23

93 PSEO Enrollments during the 2022-23 school year

+150 Colleges and Universities visited HHS during the 2022-23 school year

142 High School Students received AP Scholar Awards in Spring 2022

Each year, Hopkins High School students have the opportunity to explore over 100 regional colleges and universities

33 Students Involved in ProPEL Internships throughout the 2022-23 school year

Learn more about Hopkins High School's graduating class!

Visit HopkinsSchools.org/about-HHS to explore achievements and post-graduation plans.

Bilingual and Multilingual Seals

The Minnesota Department of Education awards bilingual (two languages) or multilingual seals (three or more languages) and world language proficiency certificates to graduating high school students who demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a language other than English. This accomplishment earns scholars free college credits within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and shows potential employers that they're proficient in multiple languages.

Assessment Options for 28 Languages

62 Bilingual Seals & 1 Multilingual Seal were earned in 2022 by Hopkins High School students

Hopkins Graduates Take More College Courses in High School when compared to the Minnesota high school average

99 Students Took AVID College and Career Readiness Courses at Hopkins High School during the 2022-23 school year

In 2023, four Hopkins High School seniors received Wallin Scholarships, which covers full tuition at a four-year university and provides academic support, mentoring, and career counseling

ACT Assessment Averages

National, State, and District averages over a three-year period

Hopkins scores higher than the state average in each ACT subject area

Organizational Efficiency

State and Federal Budget

Funding a school district is expensive and our students are worth every dollar. Public schools receive their funds from state and federal budgets. The district has established various funds in accordance with Minnesota Department of Education requirements. Our total district budget is roughly $158 million. Approximately 74% of that is our General Fund which is roughly $116 million.

Federal Covid Relief Funding

School districts received federal Covid relief dollars in three waves. Hopkins was allocated over $11 million and spent it on various critical items including PPE, ventilation upgrades, technology, wi-fi hot spots for families, paraprofessionals and staff who supported distance and hybrid learning, building VirtualEDU, and various other efforts to support students and families during the pandemic. We are grateful for these stimulus dollars which helped us sustain our staff and programs.

Supporting our Students & Staff

82% of the District Budget goes to salaries and benefits

9 Bargaining Groups 100+ Individual Contracts

9,000 Devices (Laptops, iPads, Chromebooks) are provided to students and staff Anytime, Anywhere internet access for students

75% of Meals are made from scratch

640,000 Meals served per year

1M Meals Served to families in 2020

Safely transporting

5,000 Students

70 Vehicles including busses and vans

Want to learn more about our annual budget and ESSER spending?

Funding Innovations

Hopkins Education Foundation partners with families, educators, donors, and organizations to enrich the lives of all Hopkins Public Schools students by identifying and funding additional educational experiences and resources.

In 2022-23, HEF awarded 37 grants totaling an unprecedented $225,845, the most in any single year to Hopkins Public Schools. The grant requests we received this year deliver a strong message that Hopkins teachers and staff are committed to providing an enriching educational experience that supports the whole student. Since 1995, HEF has awarded 600+ grants totaling $3.6 million to Hopkins Public Schools. To learn more about HEF, visit HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.

Over $225K in HEF grants were awarded during the 2022-23 school year

Community Education

At Hopkins Community Education, we believe in bringing our community together for connection, exploration, and learning through:

Providing before- and after-school care for +550 students at 6 school locations

• Lifelong Learning Opportunities: Inclusive classes and activities for people of all ages and with all abilities, from families with newborns to seniors.

• Enrichment Programs for Children and Teens: Youth programs, like Kids & Company and Camp Royal, provide a supportive environment for children and teens to learn and grow.

• Adult Education and Career Development: Adult education, GED, English learning, and career development through our Adult Options in Education program.

• Recreation and Fitness: Recreation and fitness classes, as well as affordable memberships to the Royals Activity Center.

Unique and fun summer programming for youth in Preschool-Grade 12

• Community Events and Outreach: Schools and Community In Partnership (SCIP) collaboration brings community partners together to support people’s access to important services.

Check out all that Community Education has to offer!

Visit CommunityEd.HopkinsSchools.org for Early Childhood, Youth, and Adult classes and services.