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Learning Opportunities

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 $3.8 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

We Celebrate and Support Hopkins

  • Feb. 10 Deadline for Spark Grant Applications

    Apply today for a classroom Spark Grant to help kickstart your great idea. Read the guidelines and then fill out the application for a chance to have your great classroom idea funded.

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  • Royal Bash - March 1, 2025

    Join the Hopkins community for a night celebrating Hopkins schools and supporting the Hopkins Education Foundation at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley on March 1. Our Roya Bash gala fundraiser, celebrating 30 years of HEF, will feature a seated dinner, presentation, entertainment, games, and more. Tickets on sale NOW!

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  • Outdoor Opportunities

    Each year, we partner with Hopkins Public Schools on a Special Project that will have a districtwide impact. This year, our Outdoor Opportunities special project will inspire Hopkins students to develop outdoor and leadership skills, build community, and experience joy and connection to the natural world with activities like camping, hiking, canoeing, and more. We will be raising funds for this project at the Royal Bash!

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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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