Start of School 

Grades 1-5
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 3

Kindergarten Information
Alice Smith's Kindergarten Visiting Day is Tuesday, September 3, 8:30-10am or 12-1:30pm. Parents or guardians will join their child with the kindergarten team for a brief overview presentation and Q & A. You will learn important information for the school year and you will go home with your child after Visiting Day.

The first full day of kindergarten will be on Wednesday, September 4.

 

 Start/End Times

 

Alice Smith will start at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m.

 

 Supply Lists

 

Do you need support for collecting school supplies? 
ResourceWest provides school supplies to help students start the school year strong. Their Back-to-School program offers a new backpack filled with basic, grade-specific school supplies to registered K-12 students.

For more information about how to register or donate, visit the ResourceWest website.

 

 Calendars

 

Tuesday, August 20: Kindergarten Playground Night, from 6-7 p.m. 

Wednesday, August 28: Alice Smith New Family Open House, from 6-7:00 p.m. 

Thursday, August 29: Alice Smith Open House, from 4-6:30 p.m. 

View more upcoming dates on our school's online calendar:

 Nutrition

 

The Free School Meals Program was signed into law in the spring of 2023. This state-funded program allows us to provide meals at no cost to all students.

The Free School Meals Program offers one free breakfast and one free lunch to each student every school day.

Additional food items will require payment. See rates below:

Second Student Meal: $5.00

Extra Milk: $0.60

Extra Student Entree: $3.15

Extra Fruit or Vegetables: $0.75

Students must have money in their accounts to purchase any additional items.

Complete your Educational Benefits Application today:

It is very important that all families continue to complete and submit meal benefit applications for educational benefits.

School funding is impacted by our free and reduced price eligibility, so it’s important this number is as accurate as possible. In addition, students and families may qualify for other program fee reductions based on their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Download an application for meal benefits at HopkinsSchools.org/nutrition or call Nutrition Services at 952-988-4060.

Breakfast & Lunch Menus  Special Diet Request Form  Free Meal Benefit Application

 Transportation

 

On Monday, Aug. 26, the transportation department will email families regarding their assigned bus stops, bus numbers, and approximate bus pick-up times. If you have questions, please email the Transportation Office at SchoolBus@HopkinsSchools.org.

 

 Attendance

 

If your child is ill or will not be in school for other reasons, please fill out our attendance form or call the absentee number at 952-988-4210.

Leave the following information: student's name, teacher's name, and reason for absentee or tardy. If your child will be absent due to travel or for some reason other than illness, please contact the school for instructional activities.

Attendance Form

 

Before/After School Care

 

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools' before- and after-school and summer care program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. A fee-based program, Kids & Company is offered in each of the District's six elementary schools.

Due to a national workers shortage, Kids & Company is experiencing a waitlist. If you need childcare and have not signed up with Kids & Company yet, you are still encouraged to do so. We're working through our wait list as quickly as possible and look forward to serving you as soon as we are able. You may want to explore backup-plans as we might not be able to serve you at the start of the school year.

Kids & Company

 

Policies & Legal Notices

 

 Policies are available in each school office, from the District’s Administrative Office, and on our website.

Policies

 

Communication Systems

 

Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas is our District-wide learning management system. Using Canvas, teachers can collaborate to build world-class, student-centered experiences delivered in person, distance, or hybrid. Canvas allows each student’s learning to be in one central place. In addition, parents are able to observe and access their child’s classroom experience.

All parents and caregivers should create a Canvas Observer Account (parent account). 

Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Parents and guardians can access attendance, schedule, fees, and final grade reports in their Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you have not logged in for a while, this is a great time to check your contact information and to verify that your census and ethnicity information is up to date. If you have a student attending North Middle School or West Middle School, you will also use the parent portal to view assignment scores. If you do not have an account, you can request an account on our website.

Hopkins Technology, Media, and Information Services
Hopkins Technology Service Desk:  952-988-4111. Calls are answered every school day from 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Hopkins scholars interact with digital tools daily as a part of their academic experience. At Hopkins, technology is used collaboratively in an engaging way that brings ideas, perspectives, and new learning to every learner. Hopkins staff are supported by highly skilled technical staff who keep the focus not on the tool but on the outcomes that it can help achieve. Learn more at our website: HopkinsSchools.org/technology. 

School Closings, Emergencies, and eLearning DaysOur email notification system will be used to inform you about unexpected delays, school closings, or a need to shift to eLearning. We will also post this information on our website (HopkinsSchools.org), social media, and television stations such as WCCO TV (Channel 4), KSTP TV (Channel 5), KMSP TV (Channel 9), and KARE (Channel 11). An announcement will be sent as early as 5:30 a.m. when a school needs to close, start late or shift to eLearning. Early dismissal from school in session will be announced approximately one hour before dismissal.

Translations/Interpreters Hopkins offers translation and interpreter services for families whose primary language is not English. Please contact your school if you need support.