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Hopkins High School one of the best schools in the country (06/16/2010)

Hopkins High School one of the best schools in the country
Hopkins High School is, once again, ranked among the top high schools in the country.
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Four Hopkins schools receive national recognition for health/wellness focus (06/15/2010)

Four Hopkins schools—Eisenhower Elementary/XinXing Academy, Hopkins High School, L.H. Tanglen Elementary, and Meadowbrook Elementary—receive national Bronze Awards for their focus on healthy eating and physical activity.
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GED graduation celebrates achievement (06/09/2010)

GED graduation celebrates achievement
More than 50 graduates received their diplomas at this year's Adult Options in Education's General Educational Development (GED) graduation ceremony.
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Disney's Aladdin, Jr., July performances (06/09/2010)

Disney's Aladdin, Jr., July performances
Disney's Aladdin, Jr., comes to Hopkins in July.
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Hopkins seniors place 10th in Destination ImagiNation global finals (06/03/2010)

A team of seniors from Hopkins High School placed 10th at the Destination ImagiNation global finals.
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Hopkins' graduation broadcast live on cable television (06/03/2010)

Watch Hopkins' graduation live on cable, Thursday, June 3.
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August Empower Me Tour available to Hopkins students and staff (06/03/2010)

August Empower Me Tour available to Hopkins students and staff
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is hoping to inspire 7th grade through 12th grade students to "Get the Edge and Get to College" at a free, August, two-day Empower Me Tour.
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District honors this year's retirees (06/03/2010)

District honors 16 retirees with more than 394 years of service to Hopkins Public Schools.
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ResourceWest receives reflection pool donations (05/27/2010)

ResourceWest, a one-stop shop for community services, will receive donations—coins tossed into the Reflection Pool at the Hennepin County Government Center during July, August, and September.
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Hopkins’ baseball coach selected to lead all-star baseball series (05/27/2010)

Neil Lerner, Hopkins' varsity baseball coach, has been selected as one of the coaches for the Metro West team in the Lions All-Star Baseball Series.
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XinXing Academy performs at Passage to China (05/26/2010)

XinXing Academy performs at Passage to China
Students from Hopkins' XinXing Academy performed in the Passage to China program at the Mall of America.
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Assistant principal hired for Eisenhower Elementary/XinXing Academy (05/26/2010)

Paul Domer has been hired as assistant principal for Eisenhower Elementary/XinXing Academy.
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Hopkins hires new transportation supervisor (05/25/2010)

Derrick Agate Sr. is district's new transportation supervisor.
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Adult Options GED graduation ceremony, June 2 (05/25/2010)

Community members are invited to Adult Options in Education's GED graduation ceremony, Wednesday, June 2.
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Eisenhower/XinXing welcomes visitors from China sister school (05/24/2010)

Eisenhower/XinXing welcomes visitors from China sister school
Eisenhower Elementary/XinXing Academy welcome students and staff members from its sister school, Lixue Primary School, in Nanjing, China.
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National Honor Society donates to orphanage in Mexico (05/24/2010)

National Honor Society donates to orphanage in Mexico
Hopkins High School's National Honor Society is committed to service, and students recently made a donation to the Casa Hogar Elim orphanage in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
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Public television features Advanced Placement art students (05/21/2010)

Hopkins High School's Advanced Placement art students featured on public television.
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Hopkins’ student-centered graduation, Thursday, June 3 (05/20/2010)

About 679 seniors graduate from Hopkins High School, Thursday, June 3, in a student-centered ceremony.
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Online registration open for Champions Fund fund-raiser (05/19/2010)

Online registration is open for the Hopkins Champions Fund Golf & Tennis Tourney, which is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 20, at the Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.
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Destination ImagiNation team competes in Global Finals (05/19/2010)

E.D.U.C.A.T.I.O.N, Hopkins High School's Destination ImagiNation team, competes in the Global Finals, May 26-29.
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New Hopkins West Junior High principal hired (05/19/2010)

Shirley Gregoire, Ed.D., has been hired as the new principal of Hopkins West Junior High.
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Hopkins graduate successfully pursues solar panels for Hopkins High School (05/19/2010)

Dustin Kloempken, a 2006 graduate of Hopkins High School, has been working on installing a one-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) array on the school since 2005. He recently turned that dream into reality.
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Fundraising begins for 2011 senior class party (05/19/2010)

Fundraising has started for the 2011 Hopkins High School senior class party. Participate in a test run at Bruegger's, May 28-29.
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Hopkins teacher honored for work on financial literacy (05/18/2010)

Hopkins teacher honored for work on financial literacy
David Braaten, a business education teacher at Hopkins High School, was congratulated by the Minnesota Council on Economic Education for his guidance of students on financial literacy.
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All Hopkins’ schools earn Gold Level Wellness by Design Awards (05/17/2010)

All Hopkins’ schools earn Gold Level Wellness by Design Awards
All nine of Hopkins' schools have earned Hennepin County's Wellness by Design Gold Level Awards for sound health promotion that supports students, staff members, and the learning environment.
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Earning a diploma and graduation—a dream come true (05/12/2010)

Earning a diploma and graduation—a dream come true
Working hard to live the American dream, Somali native graduates with GED this June.
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Early Childhood Family Education offers new summer infant class (05/12/2010)

Early Childhood Family Education is offering a new infant class from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 8 through June 29.
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128 students inducted into National Honor Society (05/12/2010)

One hundred and twenty-eight students from Hopkins High School were inducted into the National Honor Society.
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ACT test preparation, May 19 & May 26 (05/12/2010)

Hopkins Community Education offers ACT test preparation workshops, Wednesday, May 19 and May 26.
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Hopkins West quiz bowl team tops in the nation (05/12/2010)

Hopkins West quiz bowl team tops in the nation
A team of 7th-grade students from Hopkins West Junior High captured the national championship in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl competition.
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Spirit Shop conducts annual clearance sale the week of May 24 (05/12/2010)

The Hopkins Spirit Shop is conducting its annual clearance sale the week of May 24.
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Hopkins 10th graders participate in technology career day (05/12/2010)

Hopkins High School 10th graders, along with students from St. Louis Park, are participating in a Technology Career Day, Monday, May 17, which is co-sponsored by General Mills and the Target Corporation.
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Hopkins senior receives grand prize in art competition (05/11/2010)

Hopkins senior receives grand prize in art competition
Grace Washko, a senior at Hopkins High School, was recently awarded the grand prize in this year's Congressional Art Competition for Minnesota's Third District.
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Envirothon teams earn top honors in regional competition (05/11/2010)

Hopkins High School Envirothon teams earned first place and third place at the regional competition against 19 other teams from the metro area. Both Hopkins teams advance to the state competition.
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New preschool offered at Alice Smith Elementary School (05/10/2010)

New preschool offered at Alice Smith Elementary School
A new preschool at Alice Smith Elementary School—Alice Smith Ready 4 K Preschool—will open in September. Enrollment being accepted. Open house: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the school.
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Science is a verb: Hopkins teachers put the action into science (05/10/2010)

Science is a verb: Hopkins teachers put the action into science
In Hopkins, science is a verb—not a book of facts. It's learning about the scientific world, asking questions, and discovering the answers with research, evidence, and data.
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Young Artists Shakespeare Festival (05/06/2010)

Young Artists Shakespeare Festival
This summer, through Hopkins Community Education, a Young Artists Shakespeare Festival is being offered for youth entering 10th grade and older.
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“Happy Feet” summer enrichment class (05/06/2010)

“Happy Feet” summer enrichment class
Does your child have happy feet? Join an introduction to Hip Hop Dance and Stepping class, June 14-24.
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High school students sought for summer marketing internship (05/05/2010)

High school students sought for summer marketing internship
High school students: Interested in marketing and working on a real project? Want to earn a credit? Check out this summer marketing internship opportunity.
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Letter jacket order deadline, Tuesday, May 18 (04/29/2010)

The deadline for new letter jackets being purchased through the Spirit Shop is Tuesday, May 18.
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Hopkins offers May parent education workshops (04/29/2010)

Hopkins Public Schools' Community Education is offering parent education workshops in May.
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Hopkins' advanced French students earn top ratings (04/29/2010)

Twenty-two French VI students from Hopkins High School earned top ratings at the annual A Vous la Parole oral French contest.
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Hopkins West Knowledge Master team takes top honors (04/29/2010)

The Hopkins West Junior High Knowledge Master team took first place in the state and third place internationally in the spring 2010 junior high division of the Knowledge Master Open.
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AVID welcomes new students, celebrates graduates (04/22/2010)

AVID welcomes new students, celebrates graduates
An Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) celebration dinner welcomed new participants and celebrated this year's first graduating class.
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Athletic director honored for outstanding service (04/21/2010)

Dan Johnson, Hopkins Public Schools' athletic director, has been selected by the Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the National Distinguished Service Award state winner.
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Sponsorships sought for football program golf fund-raiser (04/21/2010)

Sponsorships are sought for the upcoming Hopkins Football Booster Club golf fund-raiser.
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Register now for summer youth enrichment classes (04/21/2010)

Register now for summer youth enrichment classes
Register now for Hopkins Public Schools' summer youth enrichment classes.
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Hopkins’ ProPEL program profoundly affects students (04/20/2010)

Hopkins’ ProPEL program profoundly affects students
Hopkins' ProPEL program is connecting students with professionals in a variety of career fields. Read Ashley Urspringer's own story about watching a heart transplant.
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Alice Smith Steppers team performs at Midwest Greek Step Show, April 24 (04/20/2010)

Alice Smith Steppers team performs at Midwest Greek Step Show, April 24
The Alice Smith Breakfast Club step team, the ASEAP Steppers, has been invited to open the 8th Annual Midwest Greek Step Show, Saturday, April 24.
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Hopkins students shine at statewide Stars Conference (04/19/2010)

Hopkins students shine at statewide Stars Conference
Students from the Hopkins Alternative Program/Off-Campus Program (HAP/OCP) earned top honors at the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs Stars Conference.
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HCC: One Voice launches public awareness campaign (04/19/2010)

The Hopkins Community Coalition: One Voice for Reducing Youth Chemical Use is sponsoring a community awareness campaign addressing underage drinking around prom time.
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College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop, April 27 (04/15/2010)

A college admissions and financial aid workshop is scheduled for April 27.
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Royal Productions presents, ‘Twelfth Night,’ May 13-16, and more . . . (04/15/2010)

Royal Productions presents, ‘Twelfth Night,’ May 13-16, and more . . .
Shakespeare comes to life when Royal Productions presents, "Twelfth Night," May 13-16, and "Midsummer Love & Sweet Revenge: Scenes and Sonnets by Shakespeare," May 27. Enjoy Late Night, "Things Witnessed by a Full Moon," May 14-15, after "Twelfth Night."
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Hopkins teacher receives study tour grant (04/12/2010)

Hopkins teacher receives study tour grant
Hopkins social studies teacher receives study tour grant.
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Two students receive prestigious national art awards (04/12/2010)

Two students receive prestigious national art awards
Two Hopkins High School students have received prestigious National Scholastic Art Awards.
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Hopkins junior national finalist in young scholars competition (04/12/2010)

Hopkins junior national finalist in young scholars competition
Hopkins High School junior national finalist in Young Epidemiology Scholars competition.
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Important information about Advanced Placement exams (04/12/2010)

Hopkins High School has some important information for students taking upcoming Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
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North students demonstrate how to 'be the change' (04/12/2010)

North students demonstrate how to 'be the change'
Be the Change, Hopkins North Junior High's student community service group, has spent the year working hard to help the community.
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Hopkins' outstanding math program (04/12/2010)

Hopkins' outstanding math program
From the basics to real-world problem solving, Hopkins' rigorous math program prepares students for college, the workforce and life.
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Special education budget reduction discussion, Tuesday, April 27 (04/09/2010)

Special education proposed budget reduction discussion and information.
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Online registration available for summer enrichment classes and activities (04/08/2010)

Hopkins' summer enrichment classes begin the week of June 7. Look for information in the Summer Youth Enrichment flier, arriving in mailboxes and in elementary students' backpacks soon. Register online.
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‘Here We Grow, A Festival of Fun’ fund-raiser, April 24 (04/08/2010)

‘Here We Grow, A Festival of Fun’ fund-raiser, April 24
Hopkins Early Childhood Coalition sponsors a fund-raising, "Here We Grow, A Festival of Family Fun," April 24.
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Hopkins offers parent education workshops in April (04/08/2010)

Hopkins Public Schools is offering a number of parent education workshops in April.
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Planning/information meeting for Champions Fund, Monday, April 12 (04/08/2010)

A planning/information meeting for the Hopkins Champions Fund is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 12.
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Donations of used instruments needed (04/08/2010)

Throughout April, Hopkins is participating in Play It Forward: Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Musical Instrument Drive.
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Spirit Shop special sample sale, April 12-17 (04/07/2010)

The Spirit Shop will be offering one-of-a-kind clothing samples for sale to students, staff members, and parents, April 12-17.
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Community survey to gauge reaction to possible referendum (04/06/2010)

Hopkins Public Schools is conducting a survey designed to gauge the community's reaction to a possible future referendum.
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Junior high scientist wins two state science fair awards (04/06/2010)

Lisa Persson, a 9th grader at Hopkins West Junior High, won two senior high school awards at the 2010 State Science and Engineering Fair.
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Hopkins' focus on nutrition draws national interest (04/05/2010)

Hopkins' focus on nutrition draws national interest
Hopkins' focus on nutrition provides backdrop for national interest in improving school lunches.
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Student ceramic artist receives national award at national exhibit (03/26/2010)

Student ceramic artist receives national award at national exhibit
Student's ceramic piece accepted into national K-12 ceramic exhibit, and receives national award honors.
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Hopkins High School choirs tour Florida (03/25/2010)

The Hopkins High School Concert Choir and Bel Canto choirs participate in a choir tour to Florida, March 25-30.
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Beyond the classroom: online learning & teaching (03/25/2010)

Beyond the classroom: online learning & teaching
In Hopkins, learning and teaching extends beyond the classroom walls and traditional school day.
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Hopkins’ Drivers Education classes begin, Monday, April 5 (03/25/2010)

Drivers Education classes are available through Hopkins Community Education. Some sessions begin, Monday, April 5.
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Special event brings ELL families together (03/24/2010)

Special event brings ELL families together
Special event brings families of English Language Learners (ELL) together for dinner and workshop on preparing for college, and hands-on advice on using Hopkins' student information services.
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Hopkins students named Finalists in National Merit competition (03/23/2010)

Congratulations to Hopkins High School seniors named finalists in 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition. Additional finalists may be named later this spring.
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College Fair draws the interests of Hopkins students (03/23/2010)

College Fair draws the interests of Hopkins students
With more than 100 post-secondary colleges and universities represented, a College Fair draws the interests of Hopkins students.
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Successful Empty Bowls raises more than $64,000 (03/18/2010)

Successful Empty Bowls raises more than $64,000
This year's Empty Bowls raised more than $64,000 for local food shelves, with all proceeds supporting the work of ResourceWest and ICA food shelf.
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Yearbook recognized for design/quality/coverage (03/18/2010)

For the fifth consecutive year, Hopkins High School's yearbook, The Regalia, is featured in Jostens' Gotcha Covered Look Book.
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Story Times & Dinners set for April and May (03/18/2010)

Parents of babies (birth to 12 months), who are residents of the Hopkins School District, are invited to Story Time & Dinner.
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Explore kindergarten during Kindergarten Bridge evenings (03/17/2010)

Hopkins' Kindergarten Bridge evenings—scheduled at each elementary school in April or May—are opportunities for parents and next year's kindergartners to have fun, meet other parents and classmates, and explore kindergarten together.
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Hopkins' Summer Field Biology reunion, August 6-8 (03/17/2010)

Hopkins' Summer Field Biology reunion, August 6-8
Celebrate 25 years of Hopkins' Summer Field Biology program; attend the reunion, August 6-8.
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Reading program promotes the love of reading (03/17/2010)

Reading program promotes the love of reading
Hopkins' new K-6 reading program is putting beautiful books into the hands of students.
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Workshop on teen depression and anxiety, April 14 (03/16/2010)

A parent education workshop on symptoms of and interventions for teen depression and anxiety is scheduled for April 14. Register by April 9.
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Hopkins' ProStart Culinary team earns third place (03/15/2010)

Hopkins' ProStart Culinary team earns third place
Hopkins' culinary team earns third place in ProStart Student Invitational.
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Monitoring Minneapolis/St. Paul situation (03/11/2010)

You may be aware of an Internet threat received yesterday by Minneapolis Public Schools and a school in St. Paul. We wanted to let you know that we are monitoring the situation closely. We also wanted to reassure you that nothing has happened in Hopkins and that your children are safe.
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Spirit Shop conducts special sale through April 30 (03/10/2010)

Visit the Hopkins Spirit Shop through April 30 for special sales on overstock sweatshirts.
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2010 Census is coming: Help Center at Eisenhower (03/10/2010)

Watch for it. All households in Hopkins Public Schools will soon receive the 2010 Census Form. A Census Help Center opens at Eisenhower, March 20.
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Hopkins selects Athena and Apollo award winners (03/10/2010)

Hopkins selects Athena and Apollo award winners
Hopkins has selected Grace Gerring as its 2010 Athena award-winner, and Alex Fons as its Apollo award-winner, which are honors presented to the outstanding female and male athletes in the senior class at Hopkins High School.
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District math coordinator to lead statewide math group (03/09/2010)

Congratulations to Michele Luke, district math coordinator, elected to lead statewide mathematics association.
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270 Dances features students' creative dance talents (03/04/2010)

270 Dances features students' creative dance talents
Hopkins' annual 270 Dances, Monday, March 22, features students' creative dance talents.
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Hopkins’ caring youth honored for outstanding community service (03/04/2010)

Hopkins’ caring youth honored for outstanding community service
Twelve students from Hopkins Public Schools who have given outstanding service to others were honored at this year's Caring Youth Recognition event.
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Three teams advance to state Destination ImagiNation (03/04/2010)

Three Hopkins teams advance to the state Destination ImagiNation tournament after winning the regional competition.
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Kindergarten Roundups offer opportunity to learn about school (03/04/2010)

All kindergarten families are encouraged to attend their school's Kindergarten Roundup.
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Tanglen students organize fund-raisers (03/03/2010)

Students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary School have organized successful fund-raisers to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and to support local food shelves.
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Hopkins junior takes first prize in composers contest (03/02/2010)

Hopkins junior takes first prize in composers contest
Cody Bursch, a junior at Hopkins High School, took first prize in the Junior Composers Contest administered by the Minnesota Federation of Music Club.
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Hopkins, once again, receives School Finance Award (02/24/2010)

Once again, Hopkins Public Schools is one of about 60 school districts in the state to qualify for a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) School Finance Award for 2010.
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Kids & Company registration, March 8-12 (02/24/2010)

Kids & Company, Hopkins Public Schools' nationally accredited extended-day program, registration for summer and next school year takes place, March 8-12.
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Discover Hopkins' two preschool options (02/24/2010)

Hopkins offers two preschools options. Find out about the preschools, registration, and visiting days.
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English Language Learner families invited to dinner, March 16 (02/24/2010)

Hopkins High School and Hopkins North Junior High families of English Language Learners are invited to a dinner, followed by a workshop with school guidance counselors and hands-on information on how to use the Parent Portal.
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