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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Adams Elementary takes learning outdoors through the Minnesota School Forest Program
(04/30/2024) Adams Elementary School in Coon Rapids was recently entered into the Minnesota School Forest Program through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A School Forest is an outdoor classroom where teachers and students explore the natural world to teach core subjects.
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Dental Health Month brings smiles to elementary schools across the district
(02/08/2024) First grade students at Adams Elementary School received a dental health kit and educational materials during a short presentation with Dr. Eileen Crespo, a practicing pediatrician and Vice President of Medical Services at Delta Dental on Feb. 5.
Adams Family Newsletter - Dec. 7, 2025
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District news
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Six district standout student-athletes earn football All-Star accolades
(12/12/2025) Excellence on the field and in the classroom has earned post-season honors for six Anoka-Hennepin student-athletes.
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Updated district and school websites coming Dec. 18
(12/12/2025) The change is required by the district’s current website vendor to ensure the platform is technically supported in the new year. This is a renewal of the website contract within the current budget parameters.
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Nicki Magaard, Assistant Principal of Wilson Elementary, honored with state Leadership Award
(12/12/2025) The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) named Nicki Magaard, assistant principal at Wilson Elementary School in Anoka, Minnesota’s recipient of the National Outstanding Assistant Principal Award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
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Weather conditions impact schedules for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, afternoon transportation schedules modified
(12/09/2025) Due to predicted weather and road conditions impacting travel throughout the afternoon and early evening hours, the district is modifying afternoon schedules for the safety of students and staff.
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