School news
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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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New cell phone policy for Compass students
(09/05/23) Beginning Sep. 5 2023, all students entering the building are required to turn their cell phones off and put away. Violations may result in the device being turned into the office. Students will get their cell phones back upon leaving the building for the day.
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Device Protection Plan available to students assigned Chromebooks
(07/28/2022) Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.
COMPASS E-news: Tri 3 - April 2nd, 2025
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District news
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Supt. McIntyre named to Statewide Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
(11/14/2025) Anoka-Hennepin superintendent Cory McIntyre has been appointed to serve on a new 16-member advisory board tasked with developing and presenting an action plan for transforming special education in Minnesota.
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District student-athletes celebrate signing letters of intent on National Signing Day
(11/14/2025) Student-athletes from Anoka-Hennepin high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine and Champlin Park) participated in events on Nov. 12 to mark the start of the NCAA early signing period.
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District schools to honor Veterans Day with programs, learning opportunities
(11/10/2025) On Nov. 11, schools across Anoka-Hennepin will hold Veterans Day events or educational opportunities aimed at learning about and honoring those who have served or who are serving in the military.
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Mississippi Elementary students learn about mental health with T.C. Bear
(11/07/2025) Students at Mississippi Elementary School in Coon Rapids recently had the opportunity to learn more about mental health education with the Minnesota Twins' own mascot, T.C. Bear.
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