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.

Hoover Elementary partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive

(01/30/2025) Hoover Elementary Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 12-6 p.m. at Hoover Elementary.

Hoover Elementary named 2025 Top Magnet School of Excellence

(01/23/2025) Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences and Engineering has been named a 2025 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Top Magnet School of Excellence.

It's more than just free meals! Apply for educational benefits for the 2024-25 school year

(07/26/2024) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year. The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 1, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Math Resources and Apps

Free online parenting workshops for Hoover families

Literacy resources

Online resources, reading apps and what you can do to support your student at home.

Breakfast and lunch menus

Visit ahschools.us/menus for more information.

My Vision of Kindness: winners of annual kindness poster contest announced

(11/05/2025) As a part of October’s National Bullying Prevention campaign, Anoka-Hennepin held its 22nd annual kindness poster contest. This year’s theme was My Vision of Kindness. Students were encouraged to create a poster with that message in mind, and they delivered a variety of themes to spread kindness in their schools.

High school students and families can plan with “Financing Your Future” event Nov. 19

(11/04/2025) Families across Anoka-Hennepin are invited to learn practical ways to make college more affordable at an upcoming "Financing Your Future" event held at Coon Rapids High School and hosted by Anoka-Hennepin Schools Career and College Specialists. The event is free and open to the public.

School Board Election set for Tuesday, Nov 4

(11/01/2025) Anoka-Hennepin School District voters in three of the six election districts will elect School Board members to serve four-year terms on Tuesday, Nov 4.

Parents/guardians invited to participate in Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

(10/22/2025) Parent/guardian representation is needed at upcoming Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels.