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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

  • Mainstreet Day is May 16

    Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair welcomes more than 200 vendors offering a variety of homemade crafts, woodworking, art, clothing, garden décor, and more. There's also free entertainment, games for the kids, and some of the best food trucks around. Plan to join us at this community event.

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  • Royal Bash Success!

    The Royal Bash on March 14 raised more than $220,000 thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. See photos from the event, read about our special project and more.

    Photo: Alex Falconer

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  • Inside Hopkins Podcast

    In the Feb. 26 episode of Inside Hopkins, “Stronger Together,” Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed shone a spotlight on the Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) and the powerful behind-the-scenes role it plays across the district.

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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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What is the Hopkins Education Foundation? We've got some new followers, thanks to the #HopkinsStrong Relief Fund and our recent Royal Bash gala, so we wanted to pause to remind everyone what we do at HEF and how that benefits @hopkinsschools students
At Royal Bash 2026 this past Saturday, we were lucky to be guided through a fun evening of fundraising by our emcee Gene Ward, Jr. @gdubb1906, co-principal of @hopkinshigh270 as well as our energetic auctioneer @karensorboauctioneer. About 300 Hopkin
A big round of applause for all our sponsors who helped make Royal Bash an amazing night of celebration in support of our schools! We appreciate your generosity!
⏲ The Royal Bash silent auction closes at 7:45 p.m. tonight. This is a reminder to submit your final bids. Virtual bidders who win will be notified how to pick up their prizes next week. Good luck, and thank you for your support.

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