School news
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Closing ceremony celebrates 151 years of Franklin
(06/08/2023) Following the annual track and field day at Franklin Elementary School, the school held a Closing Ceremony on June 2 to celebrate 151 years of Franklin being a school site.
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Proposed boundaries presented at Sept. 20 community meeting
(09/20/2022) Anoka-Hennepin Schools presented proposed attendance area maps and collected community feedback at a community meeting held Sept. 20 at Anoka High School.
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Franklin Elementary School closure and repurposing plan approved, Bridges and Pathways special education programs to relocate
(08/23/2022) A recommendation to close and repurpose Franklin Elementary School as a special education facility for the Bridges and Pathways programs was approved by the school board at its Aug. 22, 2022 meeting.
Franklin e-newsletter - May 2023
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District news
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Six district schools recognized by Magnet Schools of America; Hoover named Top Magnet School of Excellence
(01/23/2025) Six Anoka-Hennepin magnet schools earned Magnet Schools of America (MSA) national recognition in 2025 for their academic excellence, commitment to diversity and community engagement.
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Youth resilience expert and speaker shares message with district high school students
(01/22/2025) Kate Gladdin, one of Australia’s Top 100 Women of Influence, visited with students at Sandburg Regional High School and Coon Rapids High School January 16 and 17 to share her inspiring message on teen resiliency.
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School canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025
(01/20/2025) Due to extreme cold weather conditions, all Anoka-Hennepin schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. This decision has been made for the safety of students and staff as an Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Anoka County until 12 Noon on Tuesday.
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Creativity Festival inspires ideas, develops skills for nearly 400 students
(01/10/2025) What does attending a session regarding robotic spinograph design have to do with solving a problem? Elementary students from Anoka-Hennepin joined others from around the metro area for a Creativity Festival hosted at the University of Minnesota on Jan. 7 and 8 to answer that question and take on additional challenges.
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