We Kickstart

Learning Opportunities

HEF Rallies the Love of Learning for Hopkins Students

The Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) partners with the Hopkins Public Schools community to enrich students with new learning experiences and resources. Since 1995, HEF has awarded $3.6 million in funds to support Hopkins Public Schools students, teachers, and staff in their endeavors.
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We Celebrate and Support Hopkins

Royal Family Fun Day

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 19 for Royal Family Fun Day! We had so much fun connecting with the hundreds of families who came out to climb, jump and play with us.

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Volunteer With HEF

FInd out the many ways you can help us ignite the spark for Hopkins schools and support our efforts to kickstart learning for our students. Become a Sparkler

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Spring 2024 Grants Awarded

This spring, we awarded $76,684 in Spark Grants to Hopkins Schools, supporting a range of projects: Shakespeare and Henry V, props for music class, outdoor learning, mud pies, farm animal care, adaptive equipment, solar panel models, and social-emotional wellness.

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We Ignite the Spark

We Spark Innovation

With our annual Special Project we offer a unique way to back new ideas within Hopkins Public Schools.
We Spark Empowerment

Through Spark Grants, we help teachers and staff to pursue their curiosity and spark a love of learning.
We Spark Engagement

We encourage student creativity and engagement with our Awesome Fund club grants.