School news
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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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West African dance and drum group visits Sand Creek Elementary
(02/28/2023) Titambe, a West African Dance and Drum Ensemble visited Sand Creek Elementary School Feb. 27 to provide students with an engaging and educational program to close Black History Month celebrations at the school.
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Sand Creek fifth grade ambassadors gain mentoring and leadership opportunities by supporting fellow students
(01/06/2023) On Dec. 21, Sand Creek Elementary School fifth grade ambassadors joined students in the developmental cognitive disability (DCD) centerbase program on a field trip to Blainbrook Bowl in a one-to-one peer mentoring and support role.
Sand Creek e-newsletter - Nov. 4, 2024
Sand Creek e-newsletter archive
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2024-25 Newsletters
Nov. 4, 2024
Oct. 22, 2024
Oct. 8, 2024
Sept. 24, 2024
Sept. 10, 2024
Aug. 27, 2024
Aug. 20, 2024
Aug. 13, 2024E-News Archives
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District news
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Bengals rise to the top in state computing skills program
(05/07/2025) Five Blaine High School students are among 92 across the state to earn recognition for their work in computer science by the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards (MNAiC).
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Annual Parent Attitude and Satisfaction Survey available between May 12-June 13
(05/07/2025) The input of parents and guardians is valuable in helping improve the district’s service to students and families. The Anoka-Hennepin School District would like parents’/guardians’ opinions on the schools your children attend.
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Three district schools recognized by Project Lead the Way
(05/06/2025) Three schools from the Anoka-Hennepin School District have been recognized by Project Lead the Way (PLTW) for their commitment to helping students own their education by increasing access, engagement and achievement in PLTW programs.
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Anoka-Hennepin staff make a difference!
(05/05/2025) May 5-9 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, celebrating the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.