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.
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
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?
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.
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:
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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).
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
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