Funding Innovations

Hopkins Education Foundation partners with families, educators, donors, and organizations to enrich the lives of all Hopkins Public Schools students by identifying and funding additional educational experiences and resources.

In 2022-23, HEF awarded 37 grants totaling an unprecedented $225,845, the most in any single year to Hopkins Public Schools. The grant requests we received this year deliver a strong message that Hopkins teachers and staff are committed to providing an enriching educational experience that supports the whole student. Since 1995, HEF has awarded 600+ grants totaling $3.6 million to Hopkins Public Schools. To learn more about HEF, visit HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.

Over $225K in HEF grants were awarded during the 2022-23 school year

Community Education

At Hopkins Community Education, we believe in bringing our community together for connection, exploration, and learning through:

• Lifelong Learning Opportunities: Inclusive classes and activities for people of all ages and with all abilities, from families with newborns to seniors.

• Enrichment Programs for Children and Teens: Youth programs, like Kids & Company and Camp Royal, provide a supportive environment for children and teens to learn and grow.

• Adult Education and Career Development: Adult education, GED, English learning, and career development through our Adult Options in Education program.

• Recreation and Fitness: Recreation and fitness classes, as well as affordable memberships to the Royals Activity

• Community Events and Outreach: Schools and Community In Partnership (SCIP) collaboration brings community partners together to support people’s access to important services.

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