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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Approved: Curriculum and materials decisions set for 2025-26 school year
(08/06/2025) The School Board recently approved a $4.5 million investment in elementary literacy instruction following a multi-year review process that included significant public and teacher participation and feedback.
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Dr. Lewis Finch, longest-serving Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent, has passed away
(08/06/2025) Finch served as superintendent from 1975 to 1990, a time of community and enrollment growth which included the highest enrollment in District history with over 40,000 students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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You can make a difference. Work at Anoka-Hennepin Schools!
(08/11/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools are a great place to live, learn, and work. Our community depends on the skills and talents of people to grow and succeed, and our staff make a difference at our schools and for our students every day. Learn more about employment opportunities.
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Andover Elementary students and families enjoy summer library hours
(08/01/2025) Summer months in Minnesota offer Anoka-Hennepin students, families, teachers, and staff a snapshot of time to enjoy outdoor activities such as time on the lake, biking, playing sports, and, most importantly, relaxing.
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