School news
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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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Be the Nice Kid: Jefferson Elementary students learn about the impact of kindness
(09/15/2023) Chants of “BE THE NICE KID” could be heard through the halls of Jefferson Elementary School Sept. 14, as Bryan Skavnak, the founder of the organization Be the Nice Kid, entertained and educated students on how to spread kindness through being nice.
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Dazzling Dave, National Yo-Yo Master, visits Jefferson
(05/31/2023) On May 22, students were entertained by Dazzling Dave, a National Yo-Yo Master. Dave is the brother-in-law to the school's social worker, Mike Kochendofer.
Jefferson e-newsletter - Feb. 16, 2024
Jefferson e-newsletter archive
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2023-24 archives
2022-23 archives
Check out archived e-newsletters from 2014-summer 2022 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
- Focus newsletter, which includes a Grad Spotlight feature
- Action of the School Board
- Parent Engage 360 podcast
- Links to school communications (e-newsletters, social media pages)
Do you have a news tip to share? Contact the communication and public relations department.
District news
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CRHS engineering students showcase automated assembly line projects
(03/07/2024) Students enrolled in Scott Storrick’s Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) class at Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (CRHS) hosted a project showcase on March 4 to present their automated assembly lines.
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Parent input opportunity: Attend Curriculum Open House focused on secondary science and social studies
(03/06/2024) Anoka-Hennepin School District families, students, staff, and community members are invited to review and provide feedback on five new curriculum options in the areas of secondary science and social studies.
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Anoka High School (AHS) students ‘rise’ to the occasion, shadow teachers for career exploration
(03/01/2024) AHS students interested in education careers were able to envision themselves pursuing their future aspirations as part of their school day on Wednesday, Feb. 28, when they visited nearby Lincoln Elementary School to shadow teachers — an opportunity provided through the Educator’s Rising program.
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Recipients of 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards announced
(03/04/2024) Fifteen outstanding district employees have been selected to receive the Anoka-Hennepin School District’s 2023-24 Above & Beyond Award.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.