We are a welcoming student-centered school community
You matter!
At Gatewood, we are an inclusive community
that values each student's unique story.
Gatewood Elementary is an IB Candidate School!
We are excited to become an
International Baccalaureate World School
where our scholars engage in deep learning with
with curiosity, confidence, and critical-thinking skills.
Confidence with Kindness
93% of Hopkins elementary students say they are able
to stand up for themselves without putting others down,
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) candidate 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
![virtual budget engagement session, Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744920869/hopkinsschoolsorg/bw9ws0bqeranpgr9igt5/WebThumbnail1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744920869/hopkinsschoolsorg/bw9ws0bqeranpgr9igt5/WebThumbnail1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744920869/hopkinsschoolsorg/bw9ws0bqeranpgr9igt5/WebThumbnail1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744920869/hopkinsschoolsorg/bw9ws0bqeranpgr9igt5/WebThumbnail1.png","width":1200}])
The Hopkins School Board is hosting a virtual community engagement session on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss the district’s current budget climate and explore potential solutions.
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We are making several adjustments to our transportation services for the 2025–26 school year. These changes are intended to improve system efficiency and reduce costs, with an estimated savings of nearly $2 million.
![Transition Plus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744295297/hopkinsschoolsorg/ojzvh4cpcngrfawpyxcr/TransitionPlus.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744295297/hopkinsschoolsorg/ojzvh4cpcngrfawpyxcr/TransitionPlus.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744295297/hopkinsschoolsorg/ojzvh4cpcngrfawpyxcr/TransitionPlus.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744295297/hopkinsschoolsorg/ojzvh4cpcngrfawpyxcr/TransitionPlus.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744295297/hopkinsschoolsorg/ojzvh4cpcngrfawpyxcr/TransitionPlus.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744295297/hopkinsschoolsorg/ojzvh4cpcngrfawpyxcr/TransitionPlus.png","width":2200}])
In this episode of Inside Hopkins, we talk all things Transition Plus!
![Portrait photo of Jen Brandabur.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744053927/hopkinsschoolsorg/okixwvdp5b5g2klakvx6/Jennifer_Brandabur_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744053927/hopkinsschoolsorg/okixwvdp5b5g2klakvx6/Jennifer_Brandabur_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744053927/hopkinsschoolsorg/okixwvdp5b5g2klakvx6/Jennifer_Brandabur_thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744053927/hopkinsschoolsorg/okixwvdp5b5g2klakvx6/Jennifer_Brandabur_thumb.jpg","width":1200}])
In the Winter 2025 Update newsletter, we highlight Hopkins High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Jen Brandabur.
![Facilities for the Future]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742568624/hopkinsschoolsorg/vxjnzpubd8l1bhcancq3/WebsiteNewsThumbnailTemplate3_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742568624/hopkinsschoolsorg/vxjnzpubd8l1bhcancq3/WebsiteNewsThumbnailTemplate3_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742568624/hopkinsschoolsorg/vxjnzpubd8l1bhcancq3/WebsiteNewsThumbnailTemplate3_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742568624/hopkinsschoolsorg/vxjnzpubd8l1bhcancq3/WebsiteNewsThumbnailTemplate3_1.png","width":1200}])
We invite you to be part of an important conversation about the future of our schools. Facilities for the Future is a meeting focused on proposed facility improvements that support student success.
![High School student sands legs of wood table in woodshop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742392042/hopkinsschoolsorg/ohozy0iiancyghkxbj6v/cte_thumb2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742392042/hopkinsschoolsorg/ohozy0iiancyghkxbj6v/cte_thumb2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742392042/hopkinsschoolsorg/ohozy0iiancyghkxbj6v/cte_thumb2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742392042/hopkinsschoolsorg/ohozy0iiancyghkxbj6v/cte_thumb2.jpg","width":1200}])
The Career and Technical Education Program (CTE) at Hopkins High School is giving students a head start in exploring their future career possibilities. By offering hands-on experiences and industry relevant curriculum, the program helps students identify where their interests and abilities intersect with a potential career path.