School news
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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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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.
Dayton Elementary e-newsletter: Nov. 3, 2025
Dayton Elementary e-newsletter archive
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2025-26 Newsletters
Nov. 3, 2025
Oct. 1, 2025
Sept. 5, 2025
Aug. 5, 2025E-News Archive
Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
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Communication builds trust with our Anoka-Hennepin communities, confidence in our district and schools, and support for providing a high quality education for all students.
As a public institution, Anoka-Hennepin is accountable to its parents/guardians and other citizens, informing them about their investment in public education and seeking their insight on helping the school district deliver high quality educational programs that meet the needs of its students and communities.
Stay tuned to the following outlets for news and information:
- FOCUS on Anoka-Hennepin e-newsletter
- Focus newsletter, which includes a Grad Spotlight feature
- Action of the School Board
- Parent Engage 360 podcast
- Links to school communications (e-newsletters, social media pages)
Do you have a news tip to share? Contact the communication and public relations department.
District news
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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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Alley & Ave to hold extended hours sale on Nov. 20
(11/05/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Nov. 20, until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.
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Incumbents retain seats in Anoka-Hennepin School Board race
(11/04/2025) Voters returned incumbents Kacy Deschene, Matt Audette and Jeff Simon to serve four-year terms in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 School Board election.
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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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A-H Newsroom archives
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