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Use a link below to fill out an application. You will need to create a Powerschool account to save your work and track your application.
Tuition Scholarship Conferences are this week, April 28th, 29th, and 30th. Tuition Scholarship Conferences are a required parent covenant event. Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time and bring proof of your 2024 taxes &/or W2s or unemployment statements. See you soon!
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, May 5th due to staff development. Enjoy your time off!
Spring reading and math MAP testing for 2nd-5th graders will be taking place April 28, 29, 30, and May 1. Our students have worked hard this year and we're excited to see how much they've grown! This test is an important way that we track students' academic growth.
Here are a few reminders for parents:
Join us for Middle School Creative Expressions Night on Thursday, May 1st at 7pm. This event is only for grades 6th - 8th graders and their families. Students will go home after school and return with their families at 7pm, all ages are welcome. Students can dress up or wear their uniforms. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Families will begin the evening in the Cafe & Commons for a time of fellowship & snacks together. They will then be dismissed to classrooms to hear their student(s) perform their CE piece. The parking ramp will be open.
11th & 12th graders, you are invited to The Great Gatsby Formal!
Where: 1301 Theodore Wirth parkway Minneapolis MN, 55422
When: May 3rd, 7pm-11pm
Who: High School Juniors & Seniors
Ticket prices are $50 per student. Your student may pay card or cash before school or during lunch hour. The dress code for this event is formal. Your student will dress to impress by coming in their best Gatsby-inspired attire!
Our first annual HopePATHS Spring Showcase is taking place on May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm! The evening will showcase the best of our scholar work in our Pathways Program through an open house style event. The evening will be filled with pottery demos, business pitches, robotics, art exhibitions and more! Participating scholars will be asked to stay at school through the event and a meal plan will be provided for them. The open house portion will take place 5:30pm-8pm (with doors closing at 7pm) and an award ceremony from 8-8:30pm. See you on May 6th!
The Hope Academy Parent Ambassadors and Mr. LaRose are looking for High School parent volunteers to help with the May 6th HopePATHS showcase. Please sign up to help using the link below! There are both opportunities to serve with your time the night of and with bringing food/supplies to share. Supplies can be dropped off ahead of time at the Main Office if you cannot make it the night of. Thank you for helping to celebrate the HopePATHS scholars' hard work this year!
Join us for Kindergarten Family Playdate on Saturday May 17th, 10am-12pm at Hope Academy! This will be a morning of playing together and meeting other Hope Kindergarten families! There will be snacks will be provided as well as games with prizes. The whole family is invited!
Summer Session is right around the corner! Summer Session is a special time of learning through field trips, camps, and activities! It is required for all K-8 students and runs June 9- July 3 from 8:30am-12:30pm.
To register for Summer Session, you must:
For more details, click here to view this year's Summer Session Flyer! Haga clic aquí para español.
Another afternoon option for Summer Session - We are thrilled to announce the 3rd Above the EDGE STREAM and Leadership Camp at Hope Academy Summer Session!
We have two exciting sessions planned:
Our camp offers a unique blend of fun and learning, including:
Join us for an unforgettable summer of excitement, friendship, and personal growth. Spots are filling fast, so don't miss out! Sign up through the link below by end of today, April 28th to secure your child's spot.
Scholarship Eligibility: Minnesota residents who qualify for verified free or reduced-priced lunch. Any grades 7th-8th need a C or better in Science or Math class. Please attach when you sign up below.
For more information contact us at 612-208-7762 or abovetheedge@gmail.com
This is not a Hope Academy sponsored camp. If you have any questions about the data requested for the camp, please reach out directly Above the Edge via the email or phone number provided.
Hope Academy offers a morning and afterschool program (Cub Club) for Lower School scholars who require extended day support due to work or other family needs. Please note that Cub Club is a structured program created to support families who need extended care due to work or other responsibilities. It is not intended for casual or optional after-school social time. As a reminder, here are some of our program guidelines:
All school behavior expectations remain in effect during Cub Club hours.
Parents/guardians are expected to pick up their scholars on time. If an extenuating circumstance arises, and pick-up will be after the final 5:30 PM deadline, it is essential that families communicate directly with Cub Club staff.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office directly. Thank you for your partnership in supporting a safe and structured environment for all scholars!
Refer a lower school student to Hope Academy and earn your choice of a $100 check or tuition credit! To receive this, you must:
Please note: your referral must tour, apply, AND enroll in our lower school in order for you to receive your tuition credit. Thank you for sharing Hope as we strive to bless more families!
Click below to see the menus for this month! Please note: High School students now have the option of a 2nd entree & a la carte purchase! Please bring cash for these purchases.
Have an allergy? Fill out our special diet form and send to our Nutrition Director janettetakata@hopeschool.org
It's time to order your yearbook! Click the link below to order yours!
A limited amount of the discontinued (but never worn!) Upper School uniforms are available for sale at Hope Academy for a discounted price (reminder that these may only be reused through this school year (2024-25) due to the new uniform change). Polos are available at $10 and Quarter Zips are available at $15. If you would like to make a purchase, please stop by the Front Office!
Do you love Hope Academy? Share Hope Academy with your friends, family, and neighbors! Spread the word about our dedicated teachers, enriching curriculum, and strong community. Encourage others to visit, attend an admissions event, or speak with our admissions team. Our next upcoming admissions event is Little Sprouts, Big Future: Plant Party on May 24th, 11am-2pm.
These events and tours are for perspective families interested in attending Hope Academy. Share the link below with someone you know that may want to attend! Together, we can grow our community and give more families the gift of an exceptional education.
Can't Log In to SchoolPass? Follow these helpful steps:
1. Call the Main Office so we can reset your password. Confirm with us the email that the school has on file for you. We know the "Forgot Password" feature isn't working on the app for parents/guardians.
2. Check your email for a temporary password sent from noreply-6294@schoolpass.com and login to the app.
3. Once you're in the app, change your password from the temporary password, to something you'll remember. If you don't change your password, the temporary password will expire and you'll get locked out of the app again.
4. Still need help, stop by the Main Office and we'll assist you in person.
Join other Hope Academy dads at our Men of Hope Monthly huddles! This is a time of fellowship led by Mr. Bugg and Dr. G. Fathers and students are welcome! The next meeting is Saturday, May 3rd from 10:30a.m. -12:00a.m.
Interested in learning more? Fill out the form below to receive text/email updates!
Get plugged in with other Hope Academy parents! We have several groups you can join that are held here at Hope:
Mom's Bible Study:
The Women's Bible Study is held every Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact Katie Steck at 612-655-6279 for more information!
Men of Hope:
Join other Hope Academy Dads at our Men of Hope Monthly huddles! Fathers and students are welcome! The next meeting will be on Saturday, May 3rd, 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
Ministerio De Mujeres Hope:
Join the Latina Mom's Bible Study with Gloria Reyes every Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.! For more information contact Gloria Reyes at 612-540 -2039 or gloriareyes@hopeschool.com.
Latino Father's Bible Study:
Join the Latino Father's Bible Study on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm with Pastor Fernando Lopez. For more information call Family Ministry Latino Parent Liaison Gloria Reyes at 612-540 -2039 or gloriareyes@hopeschool.org.
Please read below as a reminder of what each parent pick up entrance is for:
New Main Entrance (24th St): Use this entrance for school events, late drop offs, and after school care pickup.
Chicago Ave Entrance: This entrance is for bus drop off ONLY. There is no longer any entry through this door other than busing.
Peavey Doors (22nd St.): This is the entrance for parent Drop off and Pick up (including before school care). Access this door by heading north on Park Ave. and take a right on E. 22nd St.
Please read below for some reminders about absences and early releases:
Be sure to mark any absences, tardies, or end of day transportation changes for your kids in the SchoolPass app! We appreciate your partnership! Refer to the video below for more information.
To receive Hope Academy text notifications, opt-in by texting “Yes” to 67587. (We will also need to have that phone # on file that you are opting in from). Make sure you’re not missing important communication!
