inquiry and environmental education to
You matter!
An inclusive community that values
each student's unique story.
Hopkins School District is now enrolling for the 2024-25 school year!
Learning and exploring in nature — join our outdoor program!
An outdoor learning environment has a positive effect
on the brain and can lead to better learning outcomes.
Gatewood Elementary becomes IB Candidate School!
We are excited to begin the process of
becoming an International Baccalaureate World School.
ABOUT GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY
Gatewood Elementary is a K-5 school within the Hopkins Public Schools District, located in the city of Minnetonka. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school with an outdoor learning model, our curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while building connections to the natural world. At Gatewood, your child will be a valued member of our student-centered community.
Gatewood News
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Find out detailed information regarding the administration of the MCAs.
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Gatewood fifth-graders explored the outdoors in a “staycation” field trip last week promoting problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
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Hopkins Public Schools is navigating a complex financial landscape brought on by the aftermath of the pandemic.
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If you are interested in the science of reading and how we are doing this work in Hopkins, this event is for you!
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Brooke Roper, the new School Board Member, was invited to join the School Board Partners National Fellowship.
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13 teachers from Hopkins Public Schools have been nominated as the Teacher of the Year nominees. Semifinalists will be chosen in March.