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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Graduate Spotlight: Blaine High School graduate’s inspiring path to leadership
(07/15/2025) Bethany Brunsell, a 1994 graduate of Blaine High School (BHS), was named the first female fire chief for the City of Golden Valley in March 2024, becoming one of just three female fire chiefs in the state.
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Andover and Champlin Park high school seniors named College-sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners
(07/15/2025) Andover High School (AndHS) graduate Jaxon Knutson and Champlin Park High School - International Baccalaureate Programme (CPHS) graduate Noah Johnson have earned College-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced July 14.
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Anoka-Hennepin School Board seats up for election, filing period opens July 29
(07/14/2025) Three seats will be up for election November 4 – districts three, four and six. Community members living within those districts who are interested in serving on the board must file for election between July 29 and August 12 by 5 p.m. Members serve four-year terms.
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School board approves 2025-26 budget
(07/02/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved the 2025-26 district budget at its regular meeting on Monday, June 23 on a 4-2 vote. Budget approval means the district will maintain operations and all actions necessary to prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
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