Ellen Hopkins Elementary

The 2022-23 school year is almost here! We want to connect you with resources and answers to common questions. Check out our Back to School Guide to learn more about late starts, bus routes, schedules and more.🧡📓 >> https://www.isd152.org/article/803458

Attention Families: save your receipts from school supplies purchases! You may be eligible for a tax relief program through the Minnesota Department of Revenue. There are no income limits for the education subtraction program. Learn more about the tax relief programs here >> https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit

You're Invited! Join us at the first-ever District Showcase on Aug. 18. Learn more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/801155 Get all of your questions answered at once. This pre-back-to-school family event is a time to connect and experience district, school and community offerings. Help will be provided with things like paperwork, screenings, healthcare services and more.

It's the last few weeks of the summer meal program. Park locations are ending earlier than expected. The last day for meals at the park sites is Friday, Aug. 12. Click here for a list of all meal location dates and times >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

It’s time to get those backpacks ready! Take a look at your school’s supply list for the 2022-23 school year: ✏️Elementary Schools >> https://5il.co/1bv7c ✏️Horizon Middle School >> https://5il.co/1bv7b ✏️Moorhead High School >> https://5il.co/1bv7d ✏️Moorhead Alternative Learning Center >> https://5il.co/1bv7e

Is your family in need of school supplies? United Way is distributing backpacks and school supplies to families in need at Scheels Arena on August 9 through August 11. Registration forms and more information are listed at the link here >> https://unitedwaycassclay.org/events/ssdbackpackpickup/🎒

Moorhead Area Public Schools is partnering with Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) in building a community of readers. 📖 Starting this fall, students will have access to LARL resources with their student ID number. No need to keep track of a physical card! The partnership gives students and families access to a wide selection of resources including physical and digital materials, computer access and free Wi-Fi. Read more about the program here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/794146

The last day of Summer Excel is Thursday, August 4th! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

A friendly message as you walk in the doors of Ellen Hopkins Elementary. 🖤🧡

Yesterday's Kinder Kamp event was a SUCCESS at Ellen Hopkins! 🎉 We got to meet 100+ of our incoming kindergartners! 🧡 #GoSpuds #ClassOf2035

MAPS Families: You might be eligible for Free or Reduced Price Meals.🥪🍎 We encourage all families to apply for this benefit >> https://5il.co/1dzjz You only need to fill out one application for your entire household. Applications are also mailed to all families prior to start of school or available at back to school events.

We can't wait to meet our incoming kindergartners Tuesday, July 26th at our Kinder Kamp event at Ellen Hopkins Elementary! This is an event for your kindergartener to see the school, meet teachers and staff, and check out the bus (maybe even take a ride!). Getting to know our new kindergartners is important to us. We hope you can make it! Check with us at 218-284-4300 or hopk@moorheadschools.org if you need to be reminded of your time slot.

Attention Moorhead families! Did you: 🏡Recently move into our district? 👶Have an addition to the family? - including a birth or adoption Please fill out the community census here >>> www.moorheadschools.org/census Filling out the Moorhead Community Census ensures you receive information about early childhood family education and important details leading up to your child fully enrolling into the school system.

Ellen Hopkins Elementary welcomes Assistant Principal Amanda Mix. She has 16 years of experience in education, coming to Moorhead from Bemidji. Amanda is excited to be a part of our community and says, "I strive to motivate all learners to embrace their inner "awesomeness" by focusing on their goals in achieving daily success and self-worth.” Read more here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/784878

Our summer meal program locations at parks have been out of commission due to vehicle issues. The locations are back up and running, with updated times. Click here for a list of updated times and locations >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

It’s almost time to get those backpacks ready! Take a look at your school’s supply list for the 2022-23 school year: ✏️Elementary Schools >> https://5il.co/1bv7c ✏️Horizon Middle School >> https://5il.co/1bv7b ✏️Moorhead High School >> https://5il.co/1bv7d ✏️Moorhead Alternative Learning Center >> https://5il.co/1bv7e

The first day of school is around the corner! Do you still need to register your child for kindergarten? Enroll here >> https://www.isd152.org/page/kindergarten-enrollment🎒

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide meals from July 11-15 at these parks: Romkey, Belsley and Queens. Our team is working to get these locations available by next week. For a list of additional spots, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to provide meals on Friday, July 8 at the parks listed below. ❌ Romkey ❌ Belsley ❌ Queens We hope to resume on Monday, July 11. We will update as we can. For a list of additional spots, click here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/754881

Reminder - There is no Summer Excel the week of July 4-8! Classes will resume July 12th.