Hopkins Public Schools (Michigan)
School district in Michigan
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Hopkins Public Schools is a public school district in Allegan County, Michigan. It serves Hopkins and parts of the townships of Allegan, Dorr, Hopkins, Monterey, Salem, and Watson.[5] It is a member of the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency.[6]
| Hopkins Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| |
| Address | |
400 Clark Street[1]
, Allegan County, Michigan, 49230United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°37′16.07″N 85°45′39.42″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-Kindergarten-12 |
| Established | 1884[2] |
| Superintendent | Scott VanBonn[3] |
| Schools | 4[4] |
| Budget | $22,700,000 2022-2023 expenditures[4] |
| NCES District ID | 2618570[4] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,419 (2024-2025)[4] |
| Teachers | 93.58 (on an FTE basis) (2024-2025)[4] |
| Staff | 163.54 FTE (2024-2025)[4] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 15.16 (2024-2025)[4] |
| District mascot | Vikings |
| Colors | Blue, White |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
History
The public school district in Hopkins was established in 1844.[2] In 1941, the community was discussing consolidation with the outlying small school districts in the township, with the intention of ultimately consolidating with districts outside of the township as well.[7] This had occurred by at least 1945, when voters approved an addition to the Hopkins Township Consolidated School.[8]
The 1958 yearbook shows photographs of the school from that time: An older multistory red brick building with central bell tower and the aforementioned addition, which was built around 1946.[9] An addition housing the high school opened in fall 1958, replacing the oldest section of the school.[10] Guido Binda was the architect.[11]
In 1985, 55 acres of a historic farm property called the Wise Farm was donated to the school district. It is used in the district's science and history curriculums and for recreation.[12]
A millage increase in 1996 funded construction of the current Hopkins High School. The previous middle/high school, which housed grades seven to twelve, had been overcrowded. The new high school opened in fall 1999 and the former middle/high school was renovated to be a middle school for grades six to eight.[13]
A $17,950,000 bond issue passed in 2007 to expand and renovate district facilities. It funded additions at the high school and elementary schools.[14][15]
Schools
Hopkins Public Schools operates four schools. Sycamore Elementary is located in Dorr Township, and the others are located on a campus in Hopkins.[1]
| School | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins High School | 333 S Clark Street, Hopkins | Grades 9-12. Built 1999.[13] |
| Hopkins Middle School | 215 Clark Street, Hopkins | Grades 6-8. |
| Hopkins Elementary | 400 Clark Street, Hopkins | Grades PreK-5 |
| Sycamore Elementary School | 2163 142nd Ave., Dorr | Grades PreK-5 |