Gratitude Gifts

Thank Hopkins teachers and staff

With a 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. You can also send one to a coworker if you are a Hopkins staff member.

Call for Partnership

Do you own a company or know a company that would consider partnering with HEF for Gratitude Gifts? Each fall and spring, Hopkins parents order 350-400 Gratitude Gifts for teachers across the district. These gifts include a personalized card and gift.

Gratitude Gifts are a simple way to support the Hopkins Education Foundation’s work to make a difference for all students and staff. At the same time, we help you show appreciation to a favorite teacher or staff member! Consider partnering with HEF on Gratitude Gifts.

Examples of how you can help:

  • Sponsor Gratitude Gifts with a monetary donation.

  • Donate or discount items for gifts, such as small succulent plants, cookies, donuts cupcakes, and more.

  • Donate gift cards for your restaurant, coffee shop, brewery or business (value of $10-$25 each).

Email Jacqui Barnard at jacqui.barnard@hopkinsschools.org or call 952-988-5223 to inquire about partnership.

“I enjoy being involved in my community and staying active in my children’s education. I find it rewarding to help teachers educate and inspire the next generation.”

-Jim Cameron, BLVD Kitchen and Bar, fall Gratitude Gifts partner

Parents! Does your kid have a favorite teacher? A bunch of great teachers? A really caring bus driver? The most motivating coach? A super understanding para? Or did a staff member go above and beyond for your child? They deserve a Gratitude Gift!

Teachers and staff! Do you have a great teaching partner? The perfect para? An amazing admin? Do you have a coworker who has your back and makes every day better? They deserve a Gratitude Gift!

We know you are busy. Let us help! You order. We deliver.

Show appreciation to Hopkins teachers and staff with treats and a sweet personal note and help HEF fund our next big idea.

Donate $25 this spring for a Gratitude Gift, and your special person will receive*:

  • A personalized thank you note

  • One (1) succulent plant

  • Chocolate chip cookies from Hy-Vee in Plymouth**

  • Gift card from a local coffee shop, including Munkabeans, Lodestone Coffee & Games, Base Camp Coffee & Provisions, and more.

    Spread the Love: We will also set up a spread of Hy-Vee chocolate chip cookies in staff rooms for all Hopkins teachers and staff.

    * Staff who receive more than one Gratitude Gift will receive an additional package of cookies and a coffee gift card for each gift.

    ** Staff with noted allergies will receive an alternative gift. If you have not already shared your allergies with us, please fill out this form.

You will need to fill out a separate order for each person on your list and then go to your cart for checkout.

Gratitude Gift
$25.00

Below, you can look up the exact spelling of a Hopkins Public Schools teacher or staff member’s name.