At Alice Smith, high expectations and encouragement go hand in hand, with 98% of students saying their teacher regularly encourages them to do their best.
ABOUT ALICE SMITH
Alice Smith Elementary is a K-5 school within the Hopkins Public Schools District, located in the city of Hopkins. Alice Smith is a neighborhood school with a strong community where all families are valued. Our school offers weekly exploration and outdoor education classes, inquiry-based learning, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) specialist classes, integrated Spanish language learning for grades 1-5, a Spanish immersion option, and a focus on relationships, community, and unlocking each child’s unique strengths.
Alice Smith News
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The Hopkins High School Bands proudly present the 54th annual Pops Concert: the spirit of New Orleans.
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Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed shines a spotlight on HEF and the powerful behind-the-scenes role it plays across the district.
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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.
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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
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Twenty-one educators from Hopkins Public Schools have been named among the 128 candidates for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
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