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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.
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“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

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#HopkinsStrong Relief Fund Supports Students in Need

Food security is foundational to academic learning. There is an urgent and growing need for food and other essential resources among the most vulnerable families in Hopkins. Hopkins Education Foundation and ICA Food Shelf are partnering to help our community - and we need you to help make that happen.

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Royal Bash Tickets on Sale

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening in celebration and support of Hopkins Public Schools. Together, we can rally a love for learning and raise critical funds for our students and educators. The Royal Bash funds our Spark Grants for educators and our annual special project.
Photo: Alex Falconer

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Mainstreet Day Vendor Applications Open

Become a Hopkins Mainstreet Day craft/business or food vendor. Early-bird pricing runs from December 1-January 31; that's $90 for a single booth, $180 for a double, and $200 for food truck space. Review guidelines, sign up for our email list, read our FAQ, find out how to contact us, and more.

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We Ignite the Spark

We Spark Innovation

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

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

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