School news
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You can make a difference. Work at Anoka High School
(08/04/2025) Anoka High School - Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) 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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Registration for 2025 fall activities begins Aug. 1
(07/28/2025) Registration for fall Anoka High School athletics and activities begins Aug. 1. Fall sports begin on Aug. 11, so don’t wait, get registered early!
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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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Anoka High School Commencement Exercises rescheduled for Tuesday, June 3
(06/02/2025) The start time for the 2025 Anoka High School commencement ceremony has been changed to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 to avoid inclement weather.
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2025-26 Student Transportation proposal
05/05/25) As part of an annual transportation review process in accordance with School Board policy, new non-transported areas are being proposed for the 2025-26 school year.
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Anoka-Hennepin High School Counselors to expand service this summer
(05/02/2025) Providing the academic planning students and families need often goes beyond the school year. Counselors at each of Anoka-Hennepin’s comprehensive high schools are continuing an option to fill that gap with regular office hours two days a week over the summer months.
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Student-led Black History Month program provides opportunity to learn and share
(02/28/2025) Performances included poetry, song and dances from individual students, in addition to the Anoka High School Majorettes and STEP team.
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Course registration for 2025-26 school year begins Jan. 6, 2025
(12/30/2024) Important information for students to review, action steps to select courses and elective options. Deadline is Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
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Preparing for the Selection of Classes for the 2025-2026 School Year
(12/20/2024) Registration for classes for the 2025-26 school year is approaching fast. Students must take important steps to begin the registration process for next school year. Learn more about the registration process.
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Veterans Day 2024 Assembly Information
(10/28/2024) Military veterans and the larger community are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Assembly, Monday, Nov. 11 from 7:40 to 8:25 a.m. Veterans are invited to share a service photograph to be included in a slide show as part of the assembly.
District news
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You can make a difference. Work at Anoka-Hennepin Schools!
(08/05/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools are a great place to live, learn, and work. Our community depends on the skills and talents of people to grow and succeed, and our staff make a difference at our schools and for our students every day. Learn more about employment opportunities.
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Anoka-Hennepin’s excellence in music education recognized
(08/01/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for the 11th time. The honor recognizes a district’s outstanding commitment to music education.
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Complete online back-to-school forms now.
(07/30/2025) Families are encouraged to complete the process, now, to ensure access to resources for your student/s leading up to the new school year:
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Apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year
(07/30/2025) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year. A new application must be submitted each year. The enrollment period for the 2025-26 school year begins on August 1, 2025.
Updates
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Receive info in our e-newsletter or school announcements/news page. Check out contact info if you have questions. Alumni: connect with classmates, volunteer or request transcripts.
Learn more about how the STEAM program at Anoka High School is designed for students who want to develop critical skills needed in the 21st century, preparing them for careers in computer science, the arts and engineering.
Look for information on the NWSISD lottery this fall!
Frequent Contacts
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Main Office
763-506-6200
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Absence Line
763-506-6206
Bailey Hanson
Attendance secretary [A-G]
763-506-6308
bailey.hanson@ahschools.usMichele Nozzarella
Attendance secretary [H-N]
763-506-6239
michele.nozzarella@ahschools.us
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Health Services
763-506-6336
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Media Center
763-506-6205
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Nutrition Program
763-506-6211
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School Social Worker
763-506-6305
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Activities Office
763-506-6380
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Principal Mike Farley
763-506-6202, mike.farley@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Shannon Madison (Last Name A-C)
763-506-6220, shannon.madison@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Susan Hagerty (Last Name D-I)
763-506-6221, susan.hagerty@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Tung Pham (J-M)
763-506-6229, tung.pham@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Eric Lakanen (Title IX Building Lead, Last Name N-Sk)
763-506-6225, eric.lakanen@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Amy Pelkey (Last Name Sl-Z)
763-506-6232, amy.pelkey@ahschools.us
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Activities Director Lance Wicks
763-506-6223, lance.wicks@ahschools.us
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Administrative Intern Todd Hunter
763-506-6350, todd.hunter@ahschools.us
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