Freshmen Information

Common questions and answers to support your scholar's transition to Hopkins High School

 Lockers & School Supplies

Lockers

Lockers are issued upon request only. Scholars scan QR code in main office and complete form. A locker #, combination, and location will be listed in the scholar's Infinite Campus under ‘Lockers’ tab within 24 hours. Scholar will keep the same locker for all their years at Hopkins High School. Scholars must clean out their locker entirely at the end of each school year.

School Supplies

School Supply lists will be issued through teachers in individual classrooms.

Do you need support for collecting school supplies? 
ResourceWest provides school supplies to help students start the school year strong. Their Back-to-School program offers a new backpack filled with basic, grade-specific school supplies to registered K-12 students.

For more information about how to register or donate, visit the ResourceWest website.

 Bell Schedule

Hopkins High School will continue to run a 4-block schedule (4 academic blocks that are credit-bearing) with a common advisory time.

The school year is divided into four 9-week terms. Courses are offered in lengths of either 1 (9 weeks), 2 (18 weeks), 3 (27 weeks), or 4 (36 weeks) terms. Music and selected courses offered by other departments are held on an alternating (Blue/Silver) day schedule.

Department Lunches
A Lunch- Art, Business, Music, Tech Ed, SPED, Science
B Lunch- AVID, Health, ELA, Video Pro, EL, Journalism, Math
C Lunch- World Language, Social Studies, FACS, Phy Ed, Study Hall

Department Lunches
A Lunch- Art, Business, Music, Tech Ed, SPED, Science
B Lunch- AVID, Health, ELA, Video Pro, EL, Journalism, Math
C Lunch- World Language, Social Studies, FACS, Phy Ed, Study Hall

Canvas and Infinite Campus
 

Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas is our District-wide learning management system. Using Canvas, teachers can collaborate to build world-class, student-centered experiences delivered in person, distance, or hybrid. Canvas allows each student’s learning to be in one central place. In addition, parents are able to observe and access their child’s classroom experience.

All parents and caregivers should create a Canvas Observer Account (parent account). 

• With an CanvasObserver Account, a parent/guardian can see your student(s)
  • course pages & daily agendas
  • teacher feedback on formatives

 Meals

• Breakfast & lunch served
• Students can bring lunch from home
• Please no fast food delivered to school for your student
• Lunch daily has option of
  • Hot Entree
  • Salad bar
  • Made-to-order sandwich bar

The Free School Meals Program was signed into law in the spring of 2023. This state-funded program allows us to provide meals at no cost to all students. The Free School Meals Program offers one free breakfast and one free lunch to each student every school day. Additional food items will require payment. Rates are below.

Second Student Meal: $5.00
Extra Milk: $0.60
Extra Student Entree: $3.15
Extra Fruit or Vegetables:  $0.75
Students must have money in their accounts to purchase any additional item

Breakfast & Lunch Menus  Special Diet Request Form  Free Meal Benefit Application

 Technology

• All students will check out a Chromebook, Chromebook charger, and stylus to use for the school year.
• Teachers will share their classroom cellphone expectations with scholars.

Athletics and Activities

All activity/athletic registration is done online. Visit the Athletics website for more information.

Royals Athletics

If you have questions about a certain sport, please start by reaching out to the HEAD COACH. Head Coaches will have the most up-to-date information. Their email address can be found on the contact page of the website. Any other questions can be directed to the Athletics and Activities Department.

 Transportation

Bus Transportation Form
All families that are enrolled in Hopkins Public Schools are asked to fill out a bus transportation form. If your child does not need transportation, please complete the form and select "Bus Not Needed." 

Complete Form

Bus Route Assignments
The transportation department will contact families regarding their assigned bus stops, bus numbers and approximate bus pick up times. You will also be able to look them up using your child's district username and password. If you do not know your child's credentials, reach out to the Hopkins Technology Help Desk at 952-988-4111 on school days between 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.

If you have questions regarding your child's bus assignment, please email the Transportation Office at SchoolBus@HopkinsSchools.org or visit the Transportation web page.

Bus stop change requests: If your bus stop change request is based on a change of address, please contact the District Enrollment Department to make the address change first. Enrollment Office: Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-4110. Find the bus stop change request form here.

Communication Systems

Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas is our District-wide learning management system. Using Canvas, teachers can collaborate to build world-class, student-centered experiences delivered in person, distance, or hybrid. Canvas allows each student’s learning to be in one central place. In addition, parents are able to observe and access their child’s classroom experience.

All parents and caregivers should create a Canvas Observer Account (parent account). 

School Closings, Emergencies, and eLearning Days
Our email notification system will be used to inform you about unexpected delays or school closings. We will also post this information on our website, social media, and television stations such as WCCO TV (Channel 4), KSTP TV (Channel 5), KMSP TV (Channel 9), and KARE (Channel 11). An announcement will be sent as early as 5:30 a.m. when school needs to close or start late. Early dismissal from school in session will be announced approximately one hour before dismissal.

Translations/Interpreters
Hopkins offers translation and interpreter services for families whose primary language is not English. Please contact Kristina Shirokova at kristina.shirokova@hopkinsschools.org or call 952-988-4133 if you need support.

Policies & Legal Notices

Hopkins Public Schools’ policies are available in each school office, from the District’s Administrative Office, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 and on our website. The following information is included:

• Teacher Qualifications
• FERPA Notification
• Military Recruiters
• Equal Opportunity
• Acceptable use of Electronic Resources
• Instructional Materials Review
• Immunizations
• Student Records
• Asbestos Notification
• Pesticide Notification 
• Indoor Air Quality
• Alternative Communications
• Student Survey Notice
• Digital Tools