Student Portal

Start/End Times

VirtualEDU start time is 8:00 a.m. and end time is 2:40 p.m.

Supply Lists

2024-25 School Supply List

Headphones (with microphone)
Markers
Eraser
Ruler
Color Pencils
Pencils
Notebook
Pens
Highlighter
Crayons

Should you find yourself in a situation where school supplies pose a barrier to your child's learning experience, please consider this a safe space to reach out. We understand and we are willing to assist in any way we can. Education is a collaborative effort, and we are here to stand beside you every step of the way! You can connect with us at VirtualEDU@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-4050.

Calendars and Important Dates

September 3
Open House and Student Onboarding
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 4
Open House and Student Onboarding
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 5
First Day of School All Students (fully online)

September 17
Blended Learning Starts

Full Calendar

Transportation

Bus Stop Assignments

On Monday, Aug. 26, the transportation department will contact families by email regarding their assigned bus stops, bus numbers, and approximate bus pick-up times. If you have questions, please email the Transportation Office at SchoolBus@HopkinsSchools.org.

Visit VirtualEDU's school site in Golden Valley

VirtualEDU is housed at the Hopkins East building at 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422. Students who choose our blended option (a hybrid of online and in-person learning) join us at our site in Hopkins East. Meet-ups and other in-person activities for our fully online students are held here as well.

Would you like to visit VirtualEDU's school site?

Set up a tour

Nutrition

VirtualEDU scholars who are part of the blended model will receive lunch on their in-person learning days.

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 items.

Complete your Educational Benefits Application today:

It is very important that all families continue to fill out their applications for educational benefits.

School funding is impacted by our free and reduced price eligibility, so it’s important this number is as accurate as possible. In addition, students and families may qualify for other program fee reductions including reduced fees to participate in sports and extracurricular activities, discounted college application fees, summer EBT funds, and more based on their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Download an application for meal benefits at HopkinsSchools.org/nutrition or call Nutrition Services at 952-988-4060.

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

Attendance

If your child is ill or will not be in school for other reasons, please fill out our attendance form or call the absentee number at 952-988-4050.

Leave the following information:

your name
your contact information
student's name
family pod/advisory teacher's name
reason for absence or tardy

If your child will be absent due to travel or for some reason other than illness, please contact the school for instructional activities.

Attendance Form

Success Tips

Scholars can expect:

A common Morning Meeting or Advisory
A common lunch time
A closing afternoon activity
Flexible options offered throughout the school day to meet scholar needs
Regular opportunities for connection and fun with community and classmates.

Caregivers can expect:

Passionate, innovative educators
Regular communication about scholar progress
Access to scholar’s work through
Canvas Opportunities for in-person meetups
A new way of doing school.

How to help your scholar thrive at VirtualEDU:

Elementary	Secondary	All Scholars
Support daily routines for logging into Google Meets Know how to navigate Canvas and Seesaw Look over your child’s work before they hit submit (and once feedback is given)!	Familiarize yourself with our unique, flexible schedule Understand the broader unit that your child focused on Familiarize yourself with rubric grading vs. traditional grading.	Support your child’s engagement Have contact information for main classroom or Advisory teacher Contact teachers with any needs, questions or concerns Have access to your scholar’s Canvas page Review communications from VirtualEDU and your child’s teachers Help to build a learning environment that works for your child Ask questions about what your child is learning each day Support your child in their learning outside of VirtualEDU!

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 at HopkinsSchool.org. You can also view our policies and legal notices here. 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

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).

Canvas for Students

Canvas for Parents

Canvas for Teachers

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Parents and caregivers can access attendance, schedule, fees, and final grade reports in their Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you have not logged in recently, this is a great time to check your contact information and verify that your census, language preference, and ethnicity information is up to date. If you do not have an account, you can request one on our website at HopkinsSchools.org/technology

Infinite Campus for Students

Infinite Campus for Parents

Request an Account

Hopkins Technology, Media, and Information Services

Hopkins scholars interact with digital tools daily as a part of their academic experience. Hopkins staff are supported by skilled technical staff who keep the focus not on the tool but on the outcomes that it can help achieve. Learn more at HopkinsSchools.org/technology. Hopkins Technology Service Desk: 952-988-4111. Calls are answered every school day from 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.

School Closings, Emergencies, and eLearning Days

Our email notification system will be used to inform you about unexpected delays, school closings, or a need to shift to eLearning. We will also post this information on our website (HopkinsSchools.org), 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 a school needs to close, start late or shift to eLearning. 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.

Key Contacts

District Contacts

Athletics: 952-988-4691

Community Ed: 952-988-4070

Early Childhood: 952-988-5000

Early Childhood Screening: 952-988-5017

Human Resources: 952-988-4030

Kids & Company School-age Care: 952-988-4080

Nutrition: 952-988-4060

Special Services: 952-988-4042

Superintendent: 952-988-4022

Transportation: 952-988-4115

School Contacts

Preschool: 952-988-5000

Alice Smith and Immersion: 952-988-4200

Eisenhower and Immersion: 952-988-4300

Gatewood: 952-988-5250

Glen Lake: 952-988-5200

Tanglen: 952-988-4900

Meadowbrook: 952-988-5100

North Middle School: 952-988-4800

West Middle School: 952-988-4400

Hopkins High School: 952-988-4500

VirtualEDU: 952-988-4050

Transition Plus: 952-848-5514

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