Student at mock trial day.

Building our character strengths together

Embracing character development and creating
a foundation to build success and happiness beyond academics.
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Inquiry-Based Learning

Our community is learning by asking powerful questions.

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Where growth mindsets take root.

Learn more about how we're setting scholars up for success
by focusing on developing character strengths.

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ABOUT TANGLEN ELEMENTARY

Tanglen Elementary is a K-5 school within the Hopkins Public Schools District, located in the city of Minnetonka. Tanglen Elementary recognizes its students as deep thinkers who are curious, capable, and ready to explore the world around them and follow their interests. The Tanglen school community has a deep sense of community and pride. The school offers integrated Spanish learning starting in kindergarten, STEM, and music starting in fifth grade.

Get Ready, Class of 2038!

Join us, future kindergartners, as we journey through a year of exciting events! 

Curriculum

Discover what opportunities await at Tanglen!

Tour with us!

Get a glimpse of student life at Tanglen.

Tanglen News

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Welcome back Tanglen Tigers! This family newsletter includes a link to order spiritwear, the bus pass policy, a Minnesota tax benefits bulletin, Hopkins Education Foundation News, our Character Strengths, and an invite to the Tanglen Block Party on September 19th!

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Back to school tips such as pick-up and drop-off instructions, birthday celebration reminders, a Hopkins Crossroad Trail project update, and wishes for the year ahead can be found in this newsletter!