School news

You can make a difference. Work at Sand Creek Elementary

(09/08/2025) Sand Creek Elementary School is a great place to work and learn. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.

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SUN Bucks program available for free/reduced-eligible students

(06/04/2025) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the SUN Bucks program. This income-based food support program provides families $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out for the summer.

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It's more than just free meals! Apply for educational benefits for the 2024-25 school year

(07/26/2024) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year. The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 1, 2024.

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“Gymbassador” program at Sand Creek Elementary connecting students

(02/02/2024) At Sand Creek Elementary School, “Gymbassadors” are third and fourth grade leaders who volunteer their time during the school day to interact and engage with kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Developmental Cognitive Disability (DCD) program.

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Parent Education Series: District to host three Parent Engage 360 events in 2023-24

(11/09/2023) Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today. Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community.

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My Vision of Kindness: winners of annual kindness poster contest announced

(11/05/2025) As a part of October’s National Bullying Prevention campaign, Anoka-Hennepin held its 22nd annual kindness poster contest. This year’s theme was My Vision of Kindness. Students were encouraged to create a poster with that message in mind, and they delivered a variety of themes to spread kindness in their schools.

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High school students and families can plan with “Financing Your Future” event Nov. 19

(11/04/2025) Families across Anoka-Hennepin are invited to learn practical ways to make college more affordable at an upcoming "Financing Your Future" event held at Coon Rapids High School and hosted by Anoka-Hennepin Schools Career and College Specialists. The event is free and open to the public.

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School Board Election set for Tuesday, Nov 4

(11/01/2025) Anoka-Hennepin School District voters in three of the six election districts will elect School Board members to serve four-year terms on Tuesday, Nov 4.

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Parents/guardians invited to participate in Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

(10/22/2025) Parent/guardian representation is needed at upcoming Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels.

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