Vision 2031

We are creating a better world by inspiring each student to reach their full potential.

Hopkins Vision 2031 is a vision of innovation created with the core belief that every student deserves a brilliant future. It is the result of multiple avenues of feedback designed to find out what our community, staff, and students think a world-class education should look like and what traits each student in the graduating class of 2031 should have.

The process to affirm community values is an important component to the visioning process. Thousands of sources of stakeholder and community feedback were used to inform Vision 2031, including: staff survey responses, student outreach interviews with community members, School Board listening sessions at local parks, staff strategic visioning sessions, digital surveys, and strategic focus teams.

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Inventing a Bold New Educational Model in Hopkins

Hopkins Public Schools has a long history of innovation, excellence, and above all, doing what is right for students. This foundation is the perfect springboard for us to build a new model of education — one that puts students at the center of their learning.

Moving forward does not mean that we will forget who we are, but rather that we acknowledge that change is necessary if we want our students to have the skills they will need to be successful.

Different Results Require a Different Design

If we desire to move Hopkins from Great to World Class and eradicate predictable outcomes from our achievement results, our work begins with rejecting structures and practices that inherently sort, exclude, and privilege. This work is not impossible. We imagine a school system that promises a brilliant future for all students, regardless of their race, gender, culture, or economic status.

Hopkins will become the first district to close the achievement gap.

Prepare Students for the Future — Not the Past

The current school structure was based on a system from the early 20th century. It was designed to prepare students for industrial work, an industry that will be nearly unrecognizable by the year 2031.

We must reimagine and rebuild a new educational model that prepares our students for the future — not the past.

Our students and their needs will guide us as we transform our District to a place where every student can reach their full potential.

Six Pillars of Innovation

We serve the community by welcoming all learners, honoring culture, and inspiring remarkable growth and achievement.

Hopkins' pillars of innovation are the driving factors for how we will achieve Vision 2031. You can think of them as levers or drivers. The more we are able to activate and engage these levers, the more successful we will become in our mission. These pillars are the key ingredients to our ability to innovate and reimagine our school system. To innovate, we must cultivate these six pillars:

Fearless teams who are not afraid to fail
Strategic partnerships
Idea crowdsourcing
Reimagining what school can be
Digital tools to help students and educators
Mindsets that are open to innovation

Traits of the 2031 Graduate

Our global scholars work collaboratively, disrupt the status quo, and will solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

The future of employment in our volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world demands we prepare a different kind of student. Our students are ready to leave traditional classrooms behind and engage in change that includes their voice. The graduates that Hopkins aspires to deliver to the world will:

Be critical thinkers
Be global and well-traveled
Be confident
Have a voice
Be holistic
Be empathetic

Graduates will be ideally prepared to compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace and sought out by colleges, universities, and employers.

HopkinsGradTraits-Handout.pdf

First page of the PDF file: HopkinsGradTraits-Handout

Core Values

We are a blend of faiths, cultures, and backgrounds forming a district of individuals with rich stories.

In Hopkins, our core values represent how we show up to work every day. The more we are able to embody and embrace our core values, the more successful we will be in our goal of reaching Vision 2031 and truly moving from Great to World Class.

The values that define us are:

Authentic Inclusivity
Intentionally Adventurous
Optimistic Innovation
Humility of Heart
Vigilant Equity
Love

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Our Beliefs

We are academically focused, but also human-focused.

World class does not mean elite or exclusive. It means, the best. And every child in Hopkins deserves the best. In Hopkins we believe in:

Educating learners 0-21
Self-directed learning
Educators evolving roles
Teaching holistically
Increasing job market connections
Creating students of the world

As we progress in our Great to World Class work, there are some traits about Hopkins that we are determined to hold onto. In Hopkins we will continue to:

Put students first
Be vigilantly focused on equity
Build and sustain authentic relationships
Value community engagement and partnership

Outcomes of Vision 2031

Together, we are creating a better world by inspiring each student to reach their full potential.

What will World Class look like in Hopkins in 2031? We can paint a picture using the eight Hopkins Success Indicators.

First choice. We will be known as a destination district for the state of Minnesota and beyond — the number one choice of students for their education — from birth to age 21.
100% placement to higher education of choice. A Hopkins education will help students understand, support, and prepare for the demands of life after school.
Beacon of innovation. Our district will be seen as a beacon of innovation. Flexibility in education will be important so we can accommodate students' choice of what to study and the method of study that works best for them. We will expand our curriculum beyond traditional subjects like math, science, and history; and emphasize mental, social, and emotional health using a holistic approach.
Renowned students. We'll help students become exposed to cultures outside their own as we aim for Hopkins students to learn two languages and visit five different countries before the age of 15.
Employers' first choice. Employers will seek out Hopkins students for their reputation as being global scholars and outside-the-box thinkers who are able to work collaboratively to solve complex problems.
Teachers' first choice. We will be an employer for the best, brightest, and most passionate teachers who reflect our student demographics.
Eradication of racial and income outcomes. Hopkins will erase racial and income predictability outcomes because every one of our students deserves a brilliant future.
Demographics. Our staff demographics will reflect our student demographics.

The path to this new reality will likely be full of challenges and surprises. It will be critical for us to try a number of different things to understand what's important and what works for students to reach their potential.

Chart that provides an overview to Hopkins' Core Values, Innovation Drivers, Graduate Traits, and Success Indicators.

Hopkins Royal Reps

Help us transform Hopkins!

The Royal Reps are a group of Hopkins High School students who are actively engaging the community, finding out what World Class means to the citizens our school district serves. These young leaders are an integral part of our campaign to move from Great to World Class!

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Want to be a Royal Rep?
The Royal Rep program empowers students to manage and lead large projects. It’s also an important strategy for capturing student voice. Additionally, the Royal Rep program is different from other student leadership opportunities in a few key ways. While the experience is guided by adult advisors, it is a truly student-led experience. Students decide how to work together, their schedules, when and where they are going to meet, and how they are going to accomplish the big goals of the work. They are also paid for the hours they put in.

Royal Reps should also have the following skills:

An interest in marketing
Creative/out-of-the-box ideas/innovation
Team player
Problem solver
A love for public speaking
Interview and engagement skills
Love people
Strong organization skills
Technology skills
Mobile and/or have transportation
Flexible summer schedule

Do you know of an event that the Royal Reps should attend?
Email us at RoyalReps@HopkinsSchools.org and we will add it to our list!

Join us!
To apply to be part of the Royal Reps program by emailing a video pitch that includes your track of interest and why we should choose you for the Royal Rep program. Videos should be submitted to: WorldClass@HopkinsSchools.org.

Your pitch should be less than 90 seconds and help us understand what talents you would bring to this important work. Video not your thing? Write us your pitch in one to two paragraphs. You will also need to submit a waiver signed by your parent or guardian.

Get Involved

We can't go From Great to World Class without you.

We need your input, ideas, feedback, and support to get to Vision 2031. As we progress in our strategic visioning journey, there will be multiple opportunities for you to provide feedback and get involved at whatever level feels comfortable for you.

Events and Outreach

Watch for more events involving community input as we continue to expand our vision for Hopkins 2031.

Share your ideas and stay engaged!

Reimagine school and tell us what a world-class education should look like at Hopkins! Contact WorldClass@HopkinsSchools.org or share feedback with our Strategic Focus Teams. Sign up for the Royal Report to learn more about Hopkins Public Schools and stay updated on Hopkins Vision 2031.

Strategic Focus Team Feedback Form

In This Section

Vision 2031

Inventing a Bold New Educational Model in Hopkins

Different Results Require a Different Design

Prepare Students for the Future — Not the Past

Six Pillars of Innovation

We serve the community by welcoming all learners, honoring culture, and inspiring remarkable growth and achievement.

Traits of the 2031 Graduate

Our global scholars work collaboratively, disrupt the status quo, and will solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

Core Values

We are a blend of faiths, cultures, and backgrounds forming a district of individuals with rich stories.

Our Beliefs

We are academically focused, but also human-focused.

Outcomes of Vision 2031

Together, we are creating a better world by inspiring each student to reach their full potential.

Hopkins Royal Reps

Help us transform Hopkins!

Get Involved

We can't go From Great to World Class without you.

Events and Outreach

Share your ideas and stay engaged!

How We're Transforming Education