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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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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Weekly Connections Newsletter January 16, 2026 Weekly Connections Newsletter
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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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Showcase your talents in our Talent Tuesday announcements. Scan the QR code to answer questions about your talent.
Weekly Connections Newsletter January 9, 2026 Weekly Connections Newsletter
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As a reward for reaching their Read-A-Thon fundraiser goal, the whole school got to enjoy hot cocoa.