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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2025-26 Student Transportation proposals
(05/05/25) As part of an annual transportation review process in accordance with School Board policy, new non-transported areas are being proposed for the 2025-26 school year.
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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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Order your 2024-25 School Supply Kits
(05/16/2024) Parents/guardians can now order 2024-25 School Supply Kits online to prepare for next school year.
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Parent Education Series: District to host three Parent Engage 360 events in 2023-24
(11/09/2023) Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today. Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community.
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Sunrise classroom addition now in operation
(10/06/2023) An eight classroom addition at Sunrise Elementary School in eastern Blaine is up and operating and serving the needs of kindergarten students while providing space for additional enrollment growth.
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Sunrise teacher Pauline Engebretson named KS95 Teacher of the Week
(03/09/2023) A teacher in the district for 24 years, Pauline Engebretson of Sunrise Elementary School, has been selected as a KS95 Teacher of the Week. She accepted the award in front of her third grade class Tuesday, March 7 from KS95 on-air talent “Hutch.”
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Temporary boundary adjustment approved for Sunrise Elementary for next year, impacts approximately 120 incoming kindergarten students and familes
(03/01/2022) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved a recommendation for a one-year temporary boundary adjustment for approximately 120 incoming Kindergarten students for the 2022-23 year at their Feb. 28 meeting.
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Sunrise Elementary third graders raise $2,400 to help save our oceans
(01/28/2022) It’s nearly 1,000 miles to the nearest ocean from Sunrise Elementary School, but that fact didn’t deter a group of third graders from creating the group, Seas of Glory. This week, the group collected donations and raised $2,400 to help save our oceans.
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Sunrise teacher earns National Board Certification
(01/05/2022) Sunrise Elementary teacher Jennifer Keller strived to be more than just a second grade teacher and has pushed herself beyond the expectations to become a National Board Certified Teacher. Through the process, Keller believes her approach to teaching has reached a deeper level.
Sunrise e-newsletter - Sept. 13, 2024
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District news
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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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National certification of School Resource Officer becomes a catalyst for positivity and teamwork at Northdale Middle School
(07/02/2025) Northdale Middle School School Resource Officer and the Coon Rapids Police Department Detective Ryan Olson, is the first-ever police officer to earn the Catalyst Certification.
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District population set at 255,645
(07/02/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools serves 13 communities in Anoka and Hennepin counties that now include an estimated population of 255,645 as verified by the School Board at its June 23 meeting.
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Middle school students get a lesson in financial literacy in Mad City Money simulation
(07/02/2025) Each year, Anoka-Hennepin’s Compass Program hosts a financial literacy simulation where students gain hands-on experience learning about personal finance management.
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