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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

  • Royal Bash Raised $280,000 for Hopkins Schools

    On March 1, we celebrated our 30th anniversary with 280 community members at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. We surpassed our fundraising goal and will be able to fully fund an awesome Outdoor Opportunities special project as well as continue to give out Spark Grants to Hopkins teachers that kickstart classroom projects.

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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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  • LTD Give Back Monday

    Join us at LTD Brewing in Hopkins on Monday, March 31, from 2-9:30 pm to enjoy LTD Brewing’s craft beers, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and more while making an impact. 20% of all sales—including dine-in, to-go orders, gift card purchases, and merchandise—will be donated to support Hopkins Education Foundation. Plus you can compete in our Jenga tournament (6:30 pm).

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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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It's Give Back Monday! That means that today @ltdbrewing in downtown Hopkins will donate 20% of sales (including gift cards and takeout) to HEF. Raise a glass to support Hopkins schools today. You can also stop by to cheer on or compete in our Jenga
Who is up for a game of Jenga tomorrow night? Join us at @ltdbrewing to compete for prizes and raise a glass to support Hopkins schools. For Give Back Monday tomorrow, LTD will donate 20% of sales (including takeout and gift cards) to HEF, which will
We hope you all have a wonderful spring break! If you are sticking around Minnesota, we hope to see you next week for #givebackmonday at @ltdbrewing. Raise a glass to Hopkins schools with us, as LTD will be donating 20% of sales that day to HEF's gra
🏌️‍♂️Get ready to tee up with HEF at our first Golf Scramble at Oak Ridge Country Club on Monday, June 30. Registration is open! All skill levels welcome for a friendly day of competition. Details and info about sponsorship at link in bio. @oakr

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