Join us for Hopkins Public Schools' Districtwide Kindergarten Information Night on November 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. for a fun and informative evening. This is the first event in our kindergarten series and is designed to connect you to the Hopkins Public Schools community while also learning about each of our six distinguished elementary schools and the unique programs offered.

Meet each elementary principal, learn about our curriculum, program offerings, and, talk to current high school students, and learn about Vision 2031 from our superintendent Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed. This event is designed for caregivers and their scholars. While childcare will not be offered, there will be activities to engage children and allow families to talk to staff. Families are able to drop in at the time that works best for them.

Translators will be available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.

The event will include:

• Fun activities for children.
• The ability to meet elementary principals and staff who can answer your questions.
• A presentation by Hopkins' Superintendent, Dr. Mhiripiri-Reed at 6:45 p.m. about what your child will experience at Hopkins Public Schools.
• An opportunity to learn about Kids & Co., immersion programs, and more!
• An opportunity to connect with our enrollment team and to answer all your questions.
• Spanish, Somali, and Hmong interpreters will be available to assist families.

About Hopkins Public Schools Kindergarten

Student-centered curriculum where your child's curiosity is valued

Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. In Hopkins, our scholars are at the center of everything we do. When students feel heard, seen, and valued, they can do their very best work — that’s why love is one of our core values.

Inclusive school community

Your 2023-24 Hopkins kindergartener will discover an inclusive school community where empathy, collaboration, and kindness are encouraged. They will develop creativity, confidence, and strong social relationships through play-based exploration of academic concepts built around their interests. Our teachers focus on your child’s academic and social-emotional success so they are fully-prepared for being a lifelong confident, empathetic, global learner.

Transforming learning

Hopkins Public Schools is a nationally recognized public school district serving approximately 7,100 students. The district includes six elementary schools (gr. K-6), two junior high schools (gr. 7-9), one high school (gr. 10-12), and one K-12 online school.

The Hopkins school district with a bold new vision to reimagine school. When your child progresses through our schools, they will develop key traits that we believe will set them apart from their peers and set them up for 21st century success. We use a personalized learning approach to our curriculum so our students are able to pursue their interests and strengthen their skills and talents.

In Hopkins, you’ll find a rigorous academic curriculum and an inclusive school community that enables every student to learn through trial and error, instilling confidence and creating opportunities for innovative thinking to emerge. When your child graduates in 2036, they will have key traits that we believe will set them apart from their peers and set them up for 21st century success. We use a personalized learning approach to our curriculum so our students are able to pursue their interests and strengthen their skills and talents.

Hopkins Public Schools serves the City of Hopkins, as well as portions of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and Golden Valley.

To learn more about Hopkins Public Schools kindergarten, please visit: HopkinsSchools.org/kinder