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Parents, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to tune in to this important easy-access opportunity to hear from the 14 candidates who seek to represent our Hopkins Public Schools district.
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Read about the latest news and stories that are happening throughout our school community.
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
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Starting this school year, when there is a need to close school due to weather, Hopkins Public Schools will shift to an eLearning day for PreK-12 students. This policy was approved by the Hopkins School Board at the Aug. 30 Board Meeting.
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Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) named Melissa Ness, principal of Eisenhower Elementary, the 2022 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award in the West Suburban Division.
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Back by popular demand! Recreate dishes at home from the soul food menu that was served during the 2022-23 District Kickoff Picnic on August 23, 2022.
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Hopkins Education Foundation is having Rock-N-Royal Block Party on September 10. Visit the website to buy tickets, register for the Tournament, and get more info.