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Hopkins High updates college-and-career program; Maya Learning, Royals Prep expand services
Summary
Hopkins High School leaders told the school board a district-funded college-and-career specialist and a new digital platform have broadened counseling reach, supported thousands of college applications and launched new senior coursework — while capacity and sustained funding remain concerns.
Hopkins Public School District leaders on Feb. 11 briefed the school board on a two‑year effort to expand college and career supports at Hopkins High School, saying a district-funded specialist, new coursework and a digital planning platform have increased counseling reach and streamlined applications.
The update, led by Principal Crystal Ballard and Dr. Michelle Cool, who serves as the high school's college-and-career specialist, described a package of services that includes small-group counselor meetings, a one‑term Royals Prep senior class focused on college applications, an ACT-prep partnership and districtwide adoption of the Maya Learning college- and career-planning platform.
Why it matters: Administrators said the work is intended to ensure each senior leaves with a plan for life after high school, to increase scholarship access and to simplify academic and application processes for scholars and families.
Ballard said the Hopkins Education Foundation initially funded the specialist position and that the role helps counselors by providing a professional higher-education lens and extra capacity. She told the board the…
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