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Building our character strengths together

Embracing character development and creating a foundation to build success and happiness beyond academics.
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Building strength and integrity

93% of Hopkins elementary students say they are able to stand up for themselves without putting others down.
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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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Curriculum

Discover what opportunities await at Tanglen!

Tour with us!

Get a glimpse of student life at Tanglen.

Inside Hopkins Podcast

Get an insider's view of the inner workings of a school district!

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.

Tanglen News

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In this episode of Inside Hopkins, we journey over 1,800 miles to the heart of Cuba.

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Click on this week's newsletter to find MCA resources, Hopkins Education Foundation News, and invitations to many events happening at Tanglen and in the Hopkins district!

Transportation Update

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.

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It has been another great week of learning and growing at Tanglen! Please read the weekly update. It has many new articles including an opportunity to partner to create meaningful affinity groups in our school community.