Hopkins Approves Junior High International Baccalaureate Program

Both junior highs will begin implement IB’s Middle Years Programme in the 2014-15 school year.

All Hopkins Elementary Schools Receive Healthy Schools Award

The Healthier U.S. School Challenge Bronze Award recognizes schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and have created healthier school environments.

Two Hopkins Students Receive National Scholastic Art Awards

Michael Semahge won a National Gold Key award for his drawing ‘5 O’clock Shadow.’ Clair Hoober’s painting ‘Crashing Waves,’ won a National Silver Key.

PHOTOS: Hopkins Fills ‘Empty Bowls’

The annual event raises money for ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf.

Hopkins Students Exhibiting Work at Arts Center

The Hopkins Visual Arts Show runs through April 14.

Two Hopkins Teens to Receive Caring Youth Awards

Abdullahi Abdulle and Max Ostenso will be honored with 20 other students for their efforts serving the community.

PHOTOS: Creativity Soars at Eisenhower Elementary’s Imagination Fair

Students showed off dozens of projects at Thursday’s event.

PHOTOS: Alice Smith Students Celebrate Their Heritage

The school had a parade and International Heritage Festival on Thursday.

Four Athletes to Be Inducted into Hopkins Athletics Hall of Fame

Gary Hoehn, Colleen Flaherty (Manchester), Tammy Brandt (Stanius) and Mike Lehan will be inducted March 17.

Hopkins Students Mourn Missing Snow Day

Students took to social media to plea for a snow day — only to have a two-hour late start instead.

VIDEO: Watch Performances by the Royelles, Cheerleaders and More

Friday’s Pep Fest was full of excitement.

Former Hopkins Star Brianna Williams Leaves UND

She left the team effective immediately and intends to transfer to another school after the spring semester.

Help Advocate for Hopkins Schools

The Legislative Action Coalition will be visiting the Capitol on Wednesday to talk with local legislators.

Junior High IB Gets Favorable Reception From School Board

The board won’t vote on the proposal until March 21, but directors had good things to say Thursday.

Hopkins School Board Approves Elementary Spanish Instruction

The district will teach Spanish in every elementary school starting in the 2013-14 school year.

North Junior High Students Prepare for ‘Science Bowl’

The seventh and eighth graders will be tested on their science and math skills this weekend.

West Junior High Student Selected for MBDA Honor Band

Hopkins ninth-grader Mo Robblee was one of 81 students selected from the 220 who auditioned.

VIDEO: Alice Smith Celebrates Valentine’s With ’50s Sock Hop

The dance is part of a celebration of the school’s 60th anniversary.

Blake School Student Performs at Carnegie Hall

Michael Noaker, of Deephaven, was a finalist for the American High School Honors Performance Series.

YouTube Clips Show 'Hopkins' Students Smoking, Vandalizing Restroom

The users claim a lifestyle that consists of ‘(messing stuff) up ... getting kicked out, having fun, photography, and much more.’

VIDEO: Decision on Hopkins Junior High IB Program Coming Soon

Next week, the School Board will discuss what the district has learned while investigating IB over the past year.

VIDEO: Check Out These Highlights From the Hopkins Pops Concert

Attendees captured memorable performances from last week’s concerts.

VIDEO: HHS Spotlight Concert to Feature Chris Koza on Feb. 22

The school’s regular spotlight concerts are part of an artist-in-residency project.

Hopkins Junior High Recognized as AVID Certified Site

The ‘Advancement Via Individual Determination’ program ensures that all students are successful.

Hopkins Education Foundation Online Auction Runs Through Feb. 10

The auction raises money for school programs.

PHOTOS: Community Leaders Create ‘Empty Bowls’

The pottery is for a March 12 fundraiser that helps ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf.

Hopkins Students Win 29 Scholastic Art Awards

Student Michael Semaghe had his work voted one of five 'Best of Show' pieces.

Hopkins Seniors Win Triple ‘A’ Award

The award recognizes students who have high achievements in the arts, academics and athletics.

Hopkins High School’s 41st Pops Concert Coming Feb. 8 and 9

The concerts will feature performances by the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Bands and the Lean Mean Performing Machine.

Hopkins Parents Bring New Playground to Eisenhower, XinXing

Over the next month, the community will be able to vote on the playground they like best.

Hopkins' Graduation Rate Exceeds National Average

Even though Minnesota uses tougher measurement standards, Hopkins’ rates are still better than most.

‘Rachel’s Challenge’ Builds Kindness, Compassion at Hopkins Jr. Highs

The national program is based on the writings and life of 17 year-old Rachel Scott, who was the first student killed at Columbine High School in 1999.

Hopkins Grad To Be Honored at Girls and Women in Sports Day

Toni St. Pierre successfully sued the Minnesota State High School League so that she could compete on the boys’ cross running and skiing teams.

VIDEO: Hopkins School District Celebrates ‘STEM’

A new video shows off the district’s work on science technology engineering and math.

Class Reunion Raises $1,300 for Hopkins High School

The Class of 2002 was able to sell nearly 150 raffle tickets.

How Do Hopkins’ Suicide Rates Compare to the Rest of The Country?

For some age groups, Hopkins youth are more at risk than a Harvard study last week reported for American youth as a whole.

Hopkins School District Finances Get Good Review

The Citizens Financial Advisory Committee also recommended that the district continue to maintain a strong savings.

Open Enrollment Isn’t Making Hopkins Schools More Segregated

While it’s segregating white students from minority students in neighboring districts, it’s actually diversifying Hopkins.

Hopkins High School Students Chosen for State Honor Choirs

Seven high school choral students were selected to perform with the State 9-10 High School Women’s and Mixed Honor Choirs on Valentine's Day in Minneapolis.

Make a New Year’s Resolution to Graduate

Adult Options In Education offers free preparation classes for adults working to earn their GED.