School news

Trio of Cardinal greats receive Hall of Fame honor

(10/12/2025) The seventh class of honorees was inducted into the Coon Rapids Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony at the school’s homecoming festivities on October 10.

Comments (-1)
Coon Rapids High School educator appointed to National Woods Board of Directors

(09/12/2025) Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (CRHS) career and technical teacher Bobby Miller has been appointed to the National Woods Board (NWB) Board of Directors.

Comments (-1)
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.

Comments (-1)
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.

Comments (-1)

Inspiration for future career goals sparked by “Made in the North Metro” exploration event

(10/12/2025) Approximately 60 high school juniors and seniors from Anoka-Hennepin high schools were able to attend the "Made in the North Metro Career Fair,” coordinated by the Metro North Chamber of Commerce and the Anoka County Job Training Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Comments (-1)
District seeking community members to join the Community Curriculum Advisory Committee

(10/07/2025) Anoka-Hennepin is seeking community members to join the district’s Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC). The committee will be composed of parents/guardians of elementary, middle and high school students representing each high school attendance area in the district.

Comments (-1)
My Vision of Kindness: students invited to participate in annual Kindness Poster Contest

(10/01/2025) As a part of October’s National Bullying Prevention campaign, Anoka-Hennepin is excited to announce the 22nd Annual Kindness Poster Contest. The district invites students at all grade levels to submit their best artwork for the competition.

Comments (-1)
Alley & Ave to hold extended hours sale on Oct. 9

(09/26/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Oct. 9, until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.

Comments (-1)

Learn more about the growing fields of healthcare and engineering in Coon Rapids' Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. Topics include nursing, medical research, device manufacturing, and various engineering fields.