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HEF Rallies the Love of Learning for Hopkins Students

The Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) partners with the Hopkins Public Schools community to enrich students with new learning experiences and resources. Since 1995, HEF has awarded $4 million in funds to support Hopkins Public Schools students, teachers, and staff in their endeavors.
Join us and rally the love for learning!

“Thank you for everything you do to help us do our work even better. I feel like HEF has our backs, and that level of support is simply amazing. ”
— Robert Mullen, Pre-K teacher, Glen Lake Elementary, KIBO Coding Robot Spark Grant
“Teachers have so many amazing ideas and yet are stifled by a lack of funding. What HEF does, by providing grants, allows an innovative idea to come to life.”
— Kim Campbell, teacher, West Middle School

We Celebrate and Support Hopkins

  • $4 Million to Hopkins Schools

    Hopkins Education Foundation has now awarded a total of more than $4 million to Hopkins Public Schools since 1995. As we present 13 Spark Grants totaling $57,168 to teachers across the district this fall, we have finally reached this funding milestone. Read about these 13 Spark Grants to learn how we kickstart learning in Hopkins schools.

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  • Gratitude Gifts On Sale

    November is a time for thanks. This month, with a $25 donation to HEF for Gratitude Gifts, you can support our grants that fund amazing classroom projects AND send a thank-you gift to a Hopkins teacher or staff member who has made a difference for your child. Thanks to Breadsmith and Craft & Crew Hospitality, each gift includes a mini loaf and a $15 restaurant gift card.

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  • All Alumni Night on 11/28

    We are excited to present our first All Alumni Night at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins on November 28 from 6-10 p.m. We invite alumni of Hopkins Public Schools (from ANY graduation year) and retired teachers to join us at Bear Cave to gather and reminisce. HEF will host appetizers from 6-7 p.m. Join us on the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend for an amazing night out!

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We Ignite the Spark

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    We Spark Innovation

    With our annual Special Project we offer a unique way to back new ideas within Hopkins Public Schools.

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    We Spark Empowerment

    Through Spark Grants, we help teachers and staff to pursue their curiosity and spark a love of learning.

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    We Spark Engagement

    We encourage student creativity and engagement with our Awesome Fund club grants.

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When you order Gratitude Gifts, your donation supports HEF classroom grants PLUS the teachers and staff you select receive a card with a message from you, a @breadsmith_twin_cities or @holdthewheatgf (GF/V) mini loaf, and a $15 Craft & Crew rest
Calling all alumni: Stop by @bearcavebrewing from 6-10 p.m. THIS FRIDAY, November 28, for All Alumni Night! We welcome former Hopkins Royals, Eisenhower Warriors, Lindbergh Flyers, and Golden Valley Vikings, as well as retired teachers. Hopkins Educa
It's time to give thanks! Thank the teachers, paras, coaches, admin, and staff in Hopkins Public Schools for their hard work. Give #GratitudeGifts! You donate, and we deliver. Orders close on Sunday! Link in bio.
Heads up: applications open December 1 for vendor slots at @mainstreetdayhopkins. Give us a follow on that page to stay in the loop about becoming a vendor and to get the event on your calendar for May 16.

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