Welcome to Hopkins Community Education Adult Programs! Choose from both online and in-person classes. Join us!
For enrollment questions contact Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000. For billing questions contact Liz Reynolds at liz.reynolds@hopkinsschools.org or 952-988-5000
For enrollment questions contact: Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000. For billing questions contact Liz Reynolds at liz.reynolds@hopkinsschools.org or 952-988-5000.
School Age Child Care Services
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Elementary Enrichment is for school age children in grades K- 5 in the evening and weekend hours. To provide opportunities where discovery, play, connections, and activities can happen year round.
High School Enrichment delivers high quality learning and enrichment opportunities where students can challenge themselves, gain confidence, and build skills that last a lifetime.
Click Learn More to learn more about Hop-Kids and preschool class options!
Hopkins Public School middle school care program, for students in grade 6-8 located at North Middle School, open from 7 am until school start time and afterschool until 5:30pm. Students from West Middle School receive transportation to North Middle School
The 21st-Century "New Nordic" food trend has expanded the concept of what Scandinavian Cuisine is. Chef Tom Skold works hands-on with students in creating delectable small bites for your holiday entertaining: Salmon Quenelles in Kombu Broth with Ginger-Beet Relish, Danish Oyster Mushroom & Brown Butter Tarteletter (tarts), Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Shallots & Juniper, Duck Satay (skewer) Lapsang Souchong Tea dry rub, with Curried Skyr (Icelandic yogurt). Var Sa God!
+ $15 supply fee paid to the instructor at first class
Chef Tom Skold is a knowledgeable, dynamic instructor, who utilizes his lifelong culinary education and experience to engage students of all levels; he is dedicated to teaching his craft hands-on, in small teams.
During his career Chef Tom’s lively culinary curiosity has yielded a variety of leadership roles in fine-dining venues; The Harbor View Café (Pepin, WI), D’Amico Cucina, The New French Café, Leeann Chin Chinese Cuisine, as well as casual scratch operations like Cossetta’s and Pam Sherman’s.
Living in Greater Minnesota and teaching CE classes in Wabasha, Red Wing, Winona, and Rochester, Tom also enjoyed occasional teaching forays to Cooks of Crocus Hill, Byerly’s Kitchen, the Chef’s Gallery (Stillwater), and Chez Jude (Grand Marais). Now back in the metro, he is currently supervising on the production side at the Minneapolis Public Schools Nutrition Center. In all he does, Skold is committed to making guests feel nourished and welcome.
Tom Skold
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