School news
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Lincoln Elementary for the Arts named Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence
(01/23/2025) Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts has been named a 2025 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) School of Excellence. MSA national merit awards are given to magnet schools that demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and strong parent and community involvement.
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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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2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Lori De Jong
(03/22/2024) Lori De Jong, the school office supervisor at Lincoln Elementary, has been recognized as a 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient.
Lincoln e-newsletter - January 2025
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District news
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Emily Payán, teacher from Ramsey Elementary, selected as Presidential Award for Excellence recipient
(02/14/2025) Emily Payán, teacher at Ramsey Elementary School, was recently selected as a recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching.
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Denise Schnabel, Principal of Ramsey Elementary, honored with state Leadership Award
(02/14/2025) The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) named Denise Schnabel, principal of Ramsey Elementary School, the recipient of the 2024 North Suburban Division Leadership Award.
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Six district seniors advance as National Merit Scholarship finalists
(02/14/2025) Six Anoka-Hennepin seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists, and each is in the running to earn one of the 6,870 scholarships of up to $2,500 for college.
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Alley & Ave to hold extended hours sale on Feb. 20
(02/14/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Feb. 20 until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.
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