Glen Lake Elementary is a K-5 school within the Hopkins Public Schools District, located in the city of Minnetonka. Our students are learning through exploration and real-life experiences. In the Glen Lake Go! program, your child will participate in 8-10 experiences and field trips each school year bringing learning to life and meeting their academic, emotional, and social needs.
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed shines a spotlight on HEF and the powerful behind-the-scenes role it plays across the district.
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools, has received the 2026 Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award from the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, recognizing her leadership and commitment to students.
The Hopkins High School Orchestra will present its annual Spotlight Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Hopkins High School auditorium
Glen Lake Elementary took part in Global School Play Day yesterday, unplugging from screens and diving into creativity-driven fun.
Twenty-one educators from Hopkins Public Schools have been named among the 128 candidates for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
The Hopkins School Board held its annual organizational meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, marking the start of the board’s work for the year and welcoming new and returning members.
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