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
View the night sky through the Lawrence Sauter telescope located inside the Observatory Dome atop the Eisenhower Community Center. View stars, planets, and more with an experienced guide. The dome-enclosed telescope provides a spectacular view of the night sky.
Part of the class takes place outdoors. Please dress accordingly for weather.
Visitors with physical disabilities who cannot climb the steep staircase up to the observatory are still very welcome to visit the observatory program and take part in the classroom portion of the discussion.
Ron Schmit is the Coordinator for the Eisenhower Observatory volunteers. In addition to his work at the Eisenhower Observatory, Schmit is an astronomy educator at the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Minneapolis Planetarium; a member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society; and has been named a Solar System Ambassador with JPL/NASA.
