School news
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Elementary school report cards will be available to view online only beginning Trimester 1
(12/01/2023) New for the 2023-24 school year, elementary school report cards will be available online and will no longer be sent through postal mail or student’s backpacks.
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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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2022-23 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Minh Strusz
(03/29/2023) Minh Strusz, principal at Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering has been recognized as a 2022-23 Above & Beyond Awards recipient. Strusz is a dedicated educator who partners with students, families and her staff to provide meaningful and memorable learning opportunities that will engage and initiate positive change-makers.
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Interactive learning experience enhances digestive system curriculum for Hoover second graders
(02/02/2023) The specialty program at Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering focuses on human body systems and the biomedical and technological systems that keep us healthy. In second grade, students become experts in the digestive system and on Jan. 30, those students participated in a unique learning experience.
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Access ELA online resources and apps
(01/25/2023) There are a variety of online literacy resources available for families to access. View this document to gain access to online resources, reading apps and find resources on how to support your student reading at home.
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Proposed boundaries presented at Sept. 15 community meeting
(09/15/2022) Anoka-Hennepin Schools presented proposed attendance area maps and collected community feedback at a community meeting held Sept. 15 at Coon Rapids High School. No attendance boundary changes are proposed for schools in the Coon Rapids cluster.
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Anoka-Hennepin names Minh Strusz principal of Hoover Elementary School
(04/07/2022) Strusz is currently serving as Hoover interim principal and has a strong familiarity and history with the Hoover community, having previously served as curriculum integrator at the time the STEM-H biomedical, health sciences and engineering speciality program was developed at the school.
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Literacy resources
Online resources, reading apps and what you can do to support your student at home.
Hoover Elementary e-news: Nov. 26, 2023
Hoover Elementary e-news archive
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2023-24 archive
Nov. 26, 2023
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Nov. 5, 2023
Oct. 30, 2023
Oct. 22, 2023
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Oct. 1, 2023
Sept. 24, 2023
Sept. 17, 2023
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Aug. 25, 20232022-23 archive
June 5, 2023
May 30, 2023
May 21, 2023
May 14, 2023
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May 1, 2023
April 23, 2023
April 16, 2023
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March 19, 2023
March 5, 2023
Feb. 26, 2023
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Jan. 29, 2023
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Jan. 16, 2023
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Jan. 2, 2023Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
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Communication builds trust with our Anoka-Hennepin communities, confidence in our district and schools, and support for providing a high quality education for all students.
As a public institution, Anoka-Hennepin is accountable to its parents/guardians and other citizens, informing them about their investment in public education and seeking their insight on helping the school district deliver high quality educational programs that meet the needs of its students and communities.
Stay tuned to the following outlets for news and information:
- Backpack Online e-newsletter
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- Action of the School Board
- Parent Engage 360 podcast
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District news
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Bid now: Student-built raised garden beds up for auction
(11/30/2023) Students at Blaine High School have built raised garden beds that are open for bidding. The sale of these student-built items covers the cost of materials and supports future hands-on learning opportunities.
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A new device at the JMS observatory opens more eyes to the universe
(12/01/2023) Ron Schmit has been delivering the universe to the eyes of students around Anoka-Hennepin since 2014 as the coordinator of the observatory located at Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and Science (JMS), and now, viewing the skies is accessible to more individuals because of a new device he helped create.
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Colors collide and talents thrive at the Lincoln Elementary Arts Jam
(11/29/2023) The Arts Jam at Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts allows both students and staff the opportunity to showcase their artistic exploration and diverse talents.
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Art and imagination bridges language barriers at Anoka Middle School for the Arts
(11/22/2023) At Anoka Middle School for the Arts (AMSA), a grant from the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has students in the English Language (EL) program deeply engaged in activities that go beyond what their first language is.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.