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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 first grade, STEM, and music starting in fifth grade.
Tanglen News
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Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed shines a spotlight on HEF and the powerful behind-the-scenes role it plays across the district.
![Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed won 2026 Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771527835/hopkinsschoolsorg/zg8gcs6whc06zmffvcas/WEB-Rhoda.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771527835/hopkinsschoolsorg/zg8gcs6whc06zmffvcas/WEB-Rhoda.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771527835/hopkinsschoolsorg/zg8gcs6whc06zmffvcas/WEB-Rhoda.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771527835/hopkinsschoolsorg/zg8gcs6whc06zmffvcas/WEB-Rhoda.png","width":1200}])
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools, has received the 2026 Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award from the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, recognizing her leadership and commitment to students.
![Hopkins high school spotlight concert is on February 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Hopkins High School Auditorium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771446557/hopkinsschoolsorg/a1bgz78kqaujaybnbggn/WEB-Spotlightconcert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771446557/hopkinsschoolsorg/a1bgz78kqaujaybnbggn/WEB-Spotlightconcert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771446557/hopkinsschoolsorg/a1bgz78kqaujaybnbggn/WEB-Spotlightconcert.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771446557/hopkinsschoolsorg/a1bgz78kqaujaybnbggn/WEB-Spotlightconcert.png","width":1200}])
The Hopkins High School Orchestra will present its annual Spotlight Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Hopkins High School auditorium
![Principal Hebeisen smiling and standing next to a bookshelf]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":2200}])
Our weekly update includes information about signing up for spring conferences, Black History Month, and how to join us next week at "Pastries with the Principal."
![Author Matt Eicheldinger presents to Tanglen families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771010926/hopkinsschoolsorg/tqiv1xxdpmmxfny5dqs8/Tanglen_Literacy_Night.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771010926/hopkinsschoolsorg/tqiv1xxdpmmxfny5dqs8/Tanglen_Literacy_Night.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771010926/hopkinsschoolsorg/tqiv1xxdpmmxfny5dqs8/Tanglen_Literacy_Night.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771010926/hopkinsschoolsorg/tqiv1xxdpmmxfny5dqs8/Tanglen_Literacy_Night.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771010926/hopkinsschoolsorg/tqiv1xxdpmmxfny5dqs8/Tanglen_Literacy_Night.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771010926/hopkinsschoolsorg/tqiv1xxdpmmxfny5dqs8/Tanglen_Literacy_Night.png","width":2000}])
The event featured free books, pizza, reading activities, and a presentation by author Matt Eicheldinger.
We look forward to seeing you at Tanglen's annual Literacy Night and Author Presentation on February 12! Find details on many upcoming events in this newsletter.