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Today, we welcomed our blended learners to our new VirtualEDU building, offering them the chance to learn both online and in-person with the same peers and teachers.
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Gov. Walz visits Eisenhower
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Royal spirits were high today as Hopkins High School celebrated the culmination of their Homecoming Spirit Week at a pep fest. The morning began with the annual staff parade featuring music played by the high school pep band — the Lean Mean Performance Machine.
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Young Royals engage with Hopkins orchestra students at a fall concert
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Hopkins alumni John Raymond visited Hopkins High School in September where he conducted a jazz clinic in the auditorium. The trumpet player was recently featured in Mpls. St.Paul Magazine for releasing his latest album, Shadowlands. Congratulations, John, and thanks for visiting your Royal roots!
HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES Hopkins Seniors Awarded National Merit Scholarship Recognition Hopkins High School seniors were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Zoe Lipschultz and Landon Hering are among a group of students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. They are two of about 16,000 semifinalists in the scholarship program this year. Finalists will be announced in February 2024.
24 Students Recognized for Bilingual Excellence Hopkins students earned 1 Gold Multilingual Seal, 2 Gold Bilingual Seals, 14 Platinum Bilingual Seals, and 7 Bilingual Seals in 2023 by demonstrating the required levels of language proficiency. The Seal is awarded for both linguistic and intercultural competence, can earn students free college credit, and enhance students' college applications and career prospects.
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Earlier this week, the Hopkins High School orchestra performed Disney music and more for young children and families in the district. The annual Young People's Concert had a good crowd snuggled up in blankets and pajamas as they heard familiar tunes from their favorite movies. We hope to see many more of those children performing in the concert and inspiring youth to play music in years to come.
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AP SCHOLAR AWARDS Hopkins High School has one of the largest Advanced Placement (AP) programs in the state, offering nearly 30 AP courses. Last spring 2023, 40% of Hopkins students took at least one AP course. Of those students, 145 students earned AP Scholar Awards from the College Board. The AP program offers students the opportunity to earn college credit for successful performance on AP exams.
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Average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
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West Middle School scholars could be found patting a spoonful of Chinese mooncake dough in their hands on September 29. They pinched the dough to secure a filling consisting of egg yolk or red bean paste and used a cookie press to create a beautiful pattern. Mooncakes are a popular dessert made in China during the Mid-Autumn Festival — a holiday celebrated throughout Asia, and the second largest festival in China. The tradition brings families together to watch the moon, a symbol of harmony and unity.
During their year-long stay, Zhang, Wang, and Guo are living with host families from the Hopkins Chinese immersion program, XinXing.
AP Scholars with Distinction
Average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
Left and right: Interns from China teach West Middle School students how to make mooncakes.
The in-school cultural experience was organized by three new faces at West Middle School. Likun Zhang, Kexin Wang, and Yu Guo are interns from China working in middle school Chinese immersion classrooms this year through a partnership with St. Cloud State University.
Scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.
Landon Hering
Hopkins High School students enrolled in an AP or College in the Schools (CIS) course in the 2022-23 school year.
Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) hires new executive director
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Zoe Lipschultz
Gov. Tim Walz visited Eisenhower Elementary on Oct. 13 to talk about the importance of early childhood education and pre-K funding. The governor visited a preschool classroom and led a brief press conference with the media. Afterward, a group of second graders held a second press conference. Students asked the governor questions ranging from how he became governor to how his work contributes to improving the community.
Bringing the World to Hopkins Students
Emily Wallace-Jackson is HEF’s next executive director. Wallace-Jackson's experience with both HEF and Hopkins Public Schools runs deep and has contributed to a seamless transition in her new role. She served on the HEF Board of Directors from 2014-2019 including two years as president. She is also the proud parent of three Hopkins graduates.
West Middle School parent Jennifer Valorose, has an eighth grader and a fifth grader in XinXing Chinese Immersion. Her family's decision to host an intern was based on a desire to bring Chinese culture into their home without having to travel across the world. Since the arrival of their guest, she has noticed that her eighth grader especially is speaking more Chinese at home. “As we strive to raise global citizens, exposure to people from other places is a real gift,” Valorose said. “We gain exposure to other ways of living, while also learning more about ourselves.” Building bridges to connect with the world Due to health concerns brought on by the global pandemic, it has been challenging to travel internationally. This impacted the eighth grade trip to China that XinXing students look forward to starting in kindergarten. However, even without restrictions on international travel, for some families, the trip to China is not possible for a variety of reasons. Providing cross-cultural opportunities in the classroom allows for more equitable access to enriching experiences. See Bringing the World to Hopkins Students inside
DATES IN THE COMMUNITY
Kindergarten Information Night
Chinese and Spanish Immersion Information Night
Nov. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m.
This fun event is for families with class of 2037 incoming kindergartners. Discover Hopkins' exciting vision, meet your child's principal, and explore kindergarten choices. bit.ly/46Hdyqs
Join us for a virtual event focused on answering your questions about Hopkins Chinese and Spanish immersion programs for your incoming kindergartner. bit.ly/46wWfs7