School news

Andover High School educator named 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year

(09/12/2025) Andover High School educator Gracia Elrick Cooper was recently named the 2025 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Since 2004, this distinguished award has recognized exceptional K–12 educators for their remarkable work in teaching American history.

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Have a game plan: Fan expectations to ensure safety at school events

(09/03/2025) The district continues to implement safety and security practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators.

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Varsity Football start times set for 7 p.m.

(09/03/2025) Varsity home football games will begin at 7 p.m. for the remainder of the 2025 football season following school board direction. This includes home games for all schools in Anoka-Hennepin: Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids.

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Andover High School online ticketing for athletics and activities events

(08/26/2025) Andover High School has partnered with GoFan for mobile ticketing for athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online through their respective school’s GoFan page, the GoFan App or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate.

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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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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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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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