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The latest from our West Junior High family!
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Parents, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to tune in to this important easy-access opportunity to hear from the 14 candidates who seek to represent our Hopkins Public Schools district.
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
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Starting this school year, when there is a need to close school due to weather, Hopkins Public Schools will shift to an eLearning day for PreK-12 students. This policy was approved by the Hopkins School Board at the Aug. 30 Board Meeting.