Hopkins Public School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

HDPS is a suburban school district with 15 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin September 8 and end June 9. Hopkins Public Schools traces its roots to around 1862, the year Hopkins High School was established, making it one of the older school districts in the Minneapolis suburban area. The calendar also notes several religious observances (Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) for awareness — school stays in session on these days. This calendar includes 2 professional development days, 4 early-release or half days, 8 remote/asynchronous days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Hopkins Public School District

Also known as HDPS.

Schools in Hopkins Public School District

HOPKINS SENIOR HIGH (High)
HOPKINS NORTH JUNIOR HIGH (Middle)
HOPKINS WEST JUNIOR HIGH (Middle)
GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
GLEN LAKE ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
L.H. TANGLEN ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
HARLEY HOPKINS FAMILY CENTER (Prekindergarten)
TRANSITION PLUS (High)
Xinxing Academy (Elementary)
SENOPS (Other)
VirtualEDU ELementary (Elementary)
VirtualEDU Secondary (High)

Hopkins Public School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-24 to 2026-08-28 — No School E-12 (Teachers' Workshop Week) (closed)
2026-08-31 — First Day of School, Grades 1-6 and 9 (in session)
2026-09-01 — First Day of School, Kindergarten, Grades 7-8 and 10-12 (in session)
2026-09-07 — No School E-12, Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-08 — First Day of School, Preschool (in session)
2026-09-17 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) (remote)
2026-09-21 — No School E-12, Yom Kippur (closed)
2026-10-01 — No School 9-12 (Conferences) (closed)
2026-10-12 — No School E-5 (Grading Day and Professional Development) (closed)
2026-10-13 to 2026-10-14 — No School E-5 (Conferences) (closed)
2026-10-15 to 2026-10-16 — No School E-12 (MEA) (closed)
2026-10-22 — Early Release (Grades 6-8) and Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) (partial)
2026-10-22 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Oct 22 (remote)
2026-11-02 — No School 6-8 (Conferences) (closed)
2026-11-03 — No School E-12 (Professional Development E-8, Grading Day 9-12) (closed)
2026-11-19 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Nov 19 (remote)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — No School E-12, Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-11-30 — No School E-12 (Professional Development) (closed)
2026-12-10 — No School 9-12 (Conferences) (closed)
2026-12-10 — Early Release (Grades 6-8) — Dec 10 (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — No School E-12, Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-18 — No School E-12, MLK Day (closed)
2027-01-22 — No School E-12 (Grading Day) (closed)
2027-01-14 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Jan 14 (remote)
2027-02-15 — No School E-12 (Professional Development) (closed)
2027-02-18 — Early Release (Grades 6-8) and Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Feb 18 (partial)
2027-02-18 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Feb 18 (remote)
2027-02-25 — No School 9-12 (Conferences) (closed)
2027-03-05 — No School E-5 (Grading Day and Professional Development) (closed)
2027-03-08 — No School E-8 (Conferences E-5, Professional Development 6-8) (closed)
2027-03-09 — No School E-8 (Conferences) (closed)
2027-03-10 — No School E-12, Eid al-Fitr (closed)
2027-03-11 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Mar 11 (remote)
2027-03-26 — No School E-12 (Professional Development E-8, Grading Day 9-12) (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — No School E-12, Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-15 — Early Release (Grades 6-8) and Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Apr 15 (partial)
2027-04-15 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — Apr 15 (remote)
2027-05-06 — No School 6-12 (Conferences) (closed)
2027-05-13 — Digital Learning Day (Grades 9-12) — May 13 (remote)
2027-05-17 — No School E-12, Eid al-Adha (closed)
2027-05-31 — No School E-12, Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-09 — Last Day of School E-12 (in session)
2027-06-10 — Grading Day E-12 (closed)
2027-06-11 — Last Teacher Day (closed)