Hopkins Public Schools (Michigan)

Hopkins Public Schools
Address
400 Clark Street[1]
Hopkins
, Allegan County, Michigan, 49230
United States
Coordinates42°37′16.07″N 85°45′39.42″W / 42.6211306°N 85.7609500°W / 42.6211306; -85.7609500
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-Kindergarten-12
Established1884; 142 years ago (1884)[2]
SuperintendentScott VanBonn[3]
Schools4[4]
Budget$20,665,000 2021-2022 expenditures[4]
NCES District ID2618570[4]
Students and staff
Students1,419 (2024-2025)[4]
Teachers93.58 (on an FTE basis) (2024-2025)[4]
Staff163.54 FTE (2024-2025)[4]
Student–teacher ratio15.16 (2024-2025)[4]
District mascotVikings
ColorsBlue, White
Other information
Websitewww.hpsvikings.org

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]

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]

Schools in Hopkins Public Schools[1][4]
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

References

  1. ^ a b c Hopkins Public Schools. "Hopkins Public Schools". Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Hopkins Public Schools. "Our District". Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Hopkins Public Schools. "Admin Team". Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Hopkins Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  5. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Allegan County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  6. ^ Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. "Local Districts". Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "Hopkins school proposal heard by foundation". Kalamazoo Gazette. January 28, 1941. p. 4.
  8. ^ "Hopkins tax increase proposals approved". Grand Rapids Press. November 7, 1945. p. 22.
  9. ^ Editorial staff of Hopkins High School yearbook. The Reflector '58 (Hopkins High School 1958 yearbook). p. 3.
  10. ^ Editorial staff of Hopkins High School yearbook. '59 Reflector (1959 Hopkins High School yearbook). p. 4.
  11. ^ "Hopkins High School set for official dedication". Kalamazoo Gazette. November 23, 1958. p. 14.
  12. ^ L.M. Wise Preserve. "History of the property through the years". Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Heil, Jim (December 28, 1998). "Taking shape". Kalamazoo Gazette / Allegan Hometown Gazette. p. 1.
  14. ^ Hopkins Public Schools. "May 2026 Bond Proposal". Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  15. ^ Michigan Department of Treasury. "STATE QUALIFIED SCHOOL BOND ELECTION RESULTS ALLEGAN COUNTY Hopkins Public Schools".
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