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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Coyote Spirit Shop - Open Year Round
(11/15/2023) The Andover Elementary Coyote Spirit Shop is now open. The online store is open year-round and will have new designs and items added throughout the 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.
Coyote Chronicles e-newsletter - Oct. 1, 2025
Coyote Chronicles archive
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2025-26 Newsletters
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Stay tuned to the following outlets for news and information:
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- Action of the School Board
- Parent Engage 360 podcast
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District news
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2025-26 fall sports and activities round-up
(10/22/2025) With the fall sports and activities season wrapping up, here’s a look at who’s heading to state, and how they fared when they performed and played. Also included is information about postseason awards gathered by student-athletes and coaches.
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“Life-changing moment” led to college hall of fame induction for CRHS Principal, John Peña
(10/20/2025) Before sharing his trademark “It’s a great day to be a Cardinal” throughout the hallways as Principal at Coon Rapids High School, John Peña made his days at Augsburg College a time to remember. (Photo by Kevin Healy for Augsburg University Athletics).
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Attend to Achieve: Families can support student success, consider the impact of school attendance
(10/18/2025) Students need to attend school to achieve in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools appreciates the support and attention of parents and guardians to maximize attendance and increase academic outcomes
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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.
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A-H Newsroom archives
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