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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2025-26 Student Transportation proposals
(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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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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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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Curtains are going up on theatre performances across the district
(11/01/2025) Fall theatre favorites across Anoka-Hennepin Schools will be presented in November and December. Find ticket and information here.
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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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The Monster Mash: Elementary and middle school students in Anoka partner to bring stories, designs to life
(10/31/2025) Anoka welcomed new mini-monsters to the community just in time for Halloween. Middle school students delivered a treat designed by elementary schools inspired by a story they read earlier this month.
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Students participate in tradition of Anoka Halloween, represent schools and marching bands
(10/27/2025) Anoka is known as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” and on the afternoon of Oct. 24, students and staff representing Anoka-Hennepin schools walked down the city's Main Street at the Big Parade of Little People.
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A-H Newsroom archives
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