Hopkins School District #270

 

 

We are proud of our long tradition of academic excellence!

Hopkins' West Junior High School and North Junior High School were the first middle-level schools in Minnesota to be recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon National Schools of Excellence. The National Association of Secondary School Principals acknowledged Hopkins West Junior High School as one of "100 Highly Effective Middle Level Schools" in the nation. Our school-wide literacy program has been featured in national educational publications and journals.

We engage our students in one of the most enriched and innovative academic programs in Minnesota!

Our school provides our 900 students in 7th through 9th grade a rigorous core curriculum of English, math, science, social studies, and reading. An extensive experiential program is offered in the visual arts, physical education, technical education, and family and consumer sciences. Throughout their junior high years, our students may elect to take performing arts (band, orchestra, or choir) as well as world languages (French, Spanish, and German). A technology-rich culture of innovation promotes problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that will serve our students well in our global environment.

We are passionate about our students!

Caring, dynamic. and dedicated teachers strive to ensure that our students receive the best education possible. With 80% of our teachers holding masters degrees or beyond, we model life-long learning for our students. We understand the unique intellectual, social, emotional, physical characteristics of young adolescents, and we are committed to providing a safe environment for them to learn and grow.