Gatewood Elementary is an IB School!
We are excited to be an
International Baccalaureate World School
where our scholars engage in deep learning with
with curiosity, confidence, and critical-thinking skills.
ABOUT GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY
Gatewood Elementary is a K-5 school within the Hopkins Public Schools District, located in the city of Minnetonka. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school with an outdoor learning model, our curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while building connections to the natural world. At Gatewood, your child will be a valued member of our student-centered community.
Gatewood News
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Last week, Gatewood Elementary students kicked off Black History Month with an all-school assembly celebrating inspiring Black leaders.
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Twenty-one educators from Hopkins Public Schools have been named among the 128 candidates for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
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Learning doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop!
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The Hopkins School Board held its annual organizational meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, marking the start of the board’s work for the year and welcoming new and returning members.
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For our December Academic Update, we are excited to highlight high school excellence and the many ways Hopkins High School (HHS) students are growing, achieving, and planning for bright futures. Our HHS educators are exceptional!
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The Hopkins School Board has approved the 2025–26 school year calendar.