Enroll at Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins promises an educational experience for students ages 0-21 that prepares them to succeed in our complex and rapidly changing world. Together, we are creating a better world by inspiring each student to reach their full potential.

Everyone belongs in Hopkins. You belong in Hopkins!

Hopkins Public Schools serves the community by welcoming all learners, honoring culture, and inspiring remarkable growth and achievement. Our district is a special place and unique in many ways. We are academically focused, but also human-focused.

There is no typical Hopkins student, and we value that diversity. We are a blend of faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, forming a district of individuals with rich stories.

Drive Up Enrollment Sessions Starting in May

Starting May 5th, the enrollment office will be available every Wednesday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. for birth certificate drop off, enrollment form drop off or pick up, and answering your enrollment questions. Drive up enrollment will take place at at Eisenhower Community Center (1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN) outside of Door B under the overhang.

These drive up sessions are available for student enrollment in all grade levels. We will be following standard COVID-19 protocols (wearing face masks, disinfecting, and remaining 6 feet apart) and we request that parents are masked and remain in their car. We will come to the passenger window to assist you.

Please note that if you are bringing your child's birth certificate or passport, it must be the original. We are unable to accept copies. We will scan the birth certificate or passport and upload it to your student's record.

We will have a Spanish interpreter available. If you need an interpreter in other languages, please schedule a phone call or virtual appointment.

Find Your School

Schedule an Appointment

Complete a Census Form

To enroll, select the statement below that best applies to your family:

We live within the Hopkins Public School District 270's district boundary

Find Your School

To start, determine what K-12 school your child will attend by clicking on our School Finder tool. (Note: this will open in a new tab)

Interested in enrolling in one of our preschools? Learn more.

Find Your School

Once you've found your child's school, proceed to the Online Registration section below.
If your address does not connect to a school in the School Finder, please proceed to the Open Enrollment drop-down.
If you want to enroll your child in a different school in the district other than the one assigned to you by your home address:
- First, complete your Online Registration using your home school.
- Then, complete the in-district transfer form in In-District Transfer drop-down.

Online Registration

Before you begin the online registration process, please gather the following materials:

Household Information: address and phone numbers.
Proof of Residency (one of the following is required for enrollment):
- Utility bill delivered within last 30 days (water, electrical, or gas bill).
- Original copy of either a current (signed) lease/rental agreement or purchase agreement for home.
Parent Information: work and cell phone numbers, email addresses.
Student Information: demographics, original birth certificate or passport, health/medication information, previous school information, documentation of early childhood screening (kindergarten only), Hennepin County library card number (if you have one).
Emergency Contact Information: phone numbers and addresses.

Note: Required fields in the online form are marked with a red asterisk. The District will receive the information exactly as you enter it into the forms. Please be careful of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. At the bottom of each page of the form, there is the option to save your progress and return to it later.

If you need assistance, please email Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-4110.

Note: If your address is not in the Hopkins School District boundary, STOP and complete an Application for Open Enrollment download in the Open Enrollment drop-down section below. Your enrollment form will NOT be processed until the Open Enrollment Application is submitted to the Enrollment Office and you are offered a space.

Enroll in K-12

Next Steps

Once you've completed the online enrollment form:

You will be taken to our Enrollment Confirmation page with additional information and forms needed to complete your enrollment process.
You will also receive an automated email with your responses.

We live outside of the Hopkins Public School District 270's district boundary (Open Enrollment)

Do you live outside of the Hopkins Public School District, but would like your child to attend one of our schools?

Welcome to Hopkins Public Schools! Thank you for considering a our school community for your child. You will need to apply for Open Enrollment before you fill out our Enrollment Form. For the 2020-21 school year, you may still apply for open enrollment; however, we do have a waiting list. Our waiting list will be reviewed throughout the school year and you will be contacted if a space opens. You may join the waiting list at any time by completing an Open Enrollment application.

Families of open enrolled students generally provide their own school transportation. There is no tuition charged for open enrollment.

Applications for the 2021-22 school year must be submitted by January 15, 2021, to be entered into the initial lottery. Applicants will be contacted by February 15 with placement results. Students not placed will be put on a waiting list. All applications received after January 16 will be added to the waiting list based on the date received. If you are offered a placement, you will need to provide a proof of residency.

Open Enrollment Application Forms may be submitted by mail, email, or fax:
Mail: Enrollment Office, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
Email: Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org
Fax: 952-988-4113

Open Enrollment Applications

Statewide Open Enrollment K-12 and ECSE Application Aplicación para la Matriculación Abierta (Application for Open Enrollment, Spanish)

Daim Ntawv Thov rau Qhib Rau Npe (Application for Open Enrollment, Hmong)

Codsiga Diiwaangelinta Furan (Application for Open Enrollment, Somali)

Open Enrollment Information

Open Enrollment Placement Policy

Hopkins Equity Busing Options

Minnesota Department of Education Open Enrollment Information

General Questions
Please contact the school office you are interested in attending if you have specific questions about the school or would like to arrange a tour.

Questions about Open Enrollment?
Patricia Wright, Enrollment Coordinator
Patricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org
952-988-4003

We live in the District but want our child to attend a school other than their assigned school (In-District Transfer)

If you live in the District but you want your child to attend a Hopkins school outside of your assigned attendance area, you must complete an In-District Transfer Request Form. Families of in-district transfer scholars are responsible for providing their own school transportation.

Applications will be reviewed by the Hopkins District Administrative Services Department and building principals. Among their considerations are current class sizes at the requested school, sibling preference, and availability of services.

Applications for the 2021-22 school year are available for submission at this time.

The deadline for the initial placement process is January 15, 2021. If there are more applicants than there are spaces available, a lottery will be held. Applicants will be contacted with placement information around mid-February. Applications received after the January 15, 2021 deadline will be handled on a space available, date received basis.

Downloadable Applications

2020-21 Request to Transfer Schools Form, English

Solicitud Para Transferir Escuelas, Ano Escolar 2020-21

Warqada Codsiga Badalida Ardayga ee 2020-21

2021-22 Request to Transfer Schools Form, English

Solicitud Para Transferir Escuelas, Ano Escolar 2021-2022

Warqada Codsiga Badalida Ardayga ee 2021-22

General Questions
Please contact the school office you are interested in attending if you have specific questions about the school or would like to arrange a tour.

In-District Transfer questions or submit applications to:
Deb Pauly, Administrative Assistant
1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
Phone: 952-988-4027
Fax: 952-988-4108
Deborah.Pauly@HopkinsSchools.org

We want to homeschool our child (Homeschool)

For some families, homeschooling is the appropriate educational choice for their children. For specific questions and to learn more about requirements, visit the Minnesota Department of Education website. If you determine homeschooling is the best option for your child, complete the Intent to Continue Homeschooling form or Nonpublic School Full Report and submit it to Hopkins Public Schools by October 1 of the school year.

For first-time homeschooled students, a Pupil Immunization Record is also required when submitting your Nonpublic School Full Report.

For additional questions, call the Minnesota Department of Education at 651-582-820 or visit the Minnesota Department of Education's homeschooling information page.

Initial Report for Homeschooling

Letter of Intent to Continue Homeschooling

Minnesota Department of Education Homeschooling Information

Homeschool application questions or submissions:
Deb Pauly, Administrative Assistant
1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
Phone: 952-988-4027
Fax: 952-988-4108
Deborah.Pauly@HopkinsSchools.org

We want our Kindergartner to attend the XinXing Academy Chinese Immersion or Juntos Spanish Immersion Program (Immersion)

Cross-cultural communication skills and perspectives are essential in today's world

Chinese and Spanish immersion is available to kindergartners who live in the Hopkins Public Schools District, or for families who wish to open-enroll their kindergartner into Hopkins Public Schools. The XinXing Academy and Spanish Immersion application forms and open-enrollment applications are due by January 15. A lottery system is used if there are more requests for slots than allotted. Additional spaces may be available after the application deadline.

There is no fee to attend XinXing Academy or Eisenhower Elementary's Juntos Spanish immersion program. Transportation to Eisenhower Elementary is available for all students within the Hopkins School District boundaries.

Interested in enrolling your student in immersion after kindergarten?
Immersion enrollment after kindergarten requires administrative approval and is approved if space is available. For more information, contact Patricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org.

Language Immersion Program Information

Enroll your kindergartner in one of our immersion programs

Applications for the 2021-22 school year need to be submitted by January 15, 2021 to be entered into the initial lottery.

Return completed application forms by mail, email, or fax:
Mail: Enrollment Office, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
Email: P atricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org
Fax: 952-988-4113

XinXing Academy Chinese Immersion Application Form

Juntos Spanish Immersion Application Form

Questions about immersion programming?
Molly Wieland, Immersion Coordinator
Molly.Wieland@HopkinsSchools.org
952-988-4038

Questions about immersion enrollment?
Patricia Wright, Enrollment Coordinator
Patricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org
952-988-4003

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Contact the Enrollment Office

Hopkins Public Schools' District Enrollment Center is here to help families make the best decisions for their student. If you have further questions or want more information about enrollment or registration, please connect with our enrollment specialists.

District Enrollment Center
1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
Phone: 952-988-4110
Fax: 952-988-4113
Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org

Due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the enrollment office lobby is closed.

Make an appointment to enroll your child.

Email Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-4110 to set up an appointment. Staff will be available Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Appointments can be virtual or in-person based on current health conditions and comfort levels.

Please follow these safety guidelines for in-person appointments:

Maintain 6 feet recommended social distance.
Limit your appointment to no more than 2 adults.
Disinfect hands upon your arrival.
Wear face masks.

Once enrolled, your child's school will contact you with a start date.