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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

We Celebrate and Support Hopkins

  • Apply for Spark Grants

    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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  • HEF Takes on Lead for Hopkins Mainstreet Day

    We’ve got exciting news! Hopkins Education Foundation is taking on leadership of the Hopkins Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair. For 38 years, JCI Hopkins has led this beloved one-day street fair, and we are honored that JCI trusts HEF with the future of Mainstreet Day. You can still expect the same great arts and crafts, food trucks, and family fun from HEF’s Mainstreet Day. Mainstreet Day will replace Royal Family Fun Day on our calendar. We can’t wait to see you this May 16 at Mainstreet Day!

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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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🍂 The leaves are falling, the temps are dropping, and classrooms are buzzing with activity again. Must be time for Spark Grants! (Teachers, applications are due Oct 13. *nudge-nudge*) Here’s an update on a grant we awarded last year and is now
🎃👻🦇 It's spooky season! Is your family ready to dress for trick-or-treating success? Has your child already changed their mind about their costume? Stop by the locally-owned #HalloweenFunShop outside Ridgedale Center (where Joann Fabrics used to b
With live music, food & drink, games and good company, Rock-n-Royal drew a fun and friendly crowd last Saturday. Thank you to everyone who came out celebrated Hopkins with us. Your support helps kickstart innovative classroom projects in Hopkins
Setting up for the Rock-n-Royal block party at 5:00 pm TONIGHT! Eat, drink & party to support Hopkins schools. Buy your $30 ticket at the event. Hopkins Downtown Park, 40 9th Ave. S.

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