School news
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Varsity Football start times set for 7 p.m.
(09/03/2025) Varsity home football games will begin at 7 p.m. for the remainder of the 2025 football season following school board direction. This includes home games for all schools in Anoka-Hennepin: Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids.
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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.
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District to host virtual hiring event for Special Education teaching and assistant positions Monday, Aug. 12
(08/08/2024) The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host a virtual Special Education hiring event for teaching and teaching assistant positions from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. The virtual hiring event will be held on Indeed. Schedule an interview online.
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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.
District news
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Students participate in tradition of Anoka Halloween, represent schools and marching bands
(10/27/2025) Anoka is known as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” and on the afternoon of Oct. 24, students and staff representing Anoka-Hennepin schools walked down the city's Main Street at the Big Parade of Little People.
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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.
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District to launch new employee recruitment website on Oct. 27
(10/24/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools is excited to launch a new employee recruitment website on Monday, Oct. 27. The new recruitment site is a part of a larger website redesign project that includes new district and school websites, planned to debut in December 2025.
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Attend to Achieve: Families can support student success, consider the impact of school attendance
(10/18/2025) Students need to attend school to achieve in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools appreciates the support and attention of parents and guardians to maximize attendance and increase academic outcomes
Math, science specialty
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As a math and science specialty school, students engage in science, technology, engineering and math opportunities, which provide relevant connections between classes. NASA report on the Jackson Middle Observatory (JMO).
Frequent contacts
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Main office
763-506-5200
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Absence line
763-506-5206
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Guidance office
763-506-5308
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Health services office
763-506-5204
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Media center
763-506-5205
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Community Education office
763-506-5312
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Principal Joel Young
763-506-5200, joel.young@ahschools.us

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Assistant Principal [6th Grade] Bill Kron
763-506-5220, bill.kron@ahschools.us

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Assistant Principal [7th Grade A-L] Camille Mattson
763-506-5249, camille.mattson@ahschools.us

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Assistant Principal [7th Grade M-Z] Lindsey Oakley
763-506-5200, lindsey.oakley@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [8th Grade A-L] / Title IX lead Abbie Watson
763-506-5224, abbie.watson@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [8th Grade M-Z] Reham Farid
763-506-5229, reham.farid@ahschools.us

Upcoming events
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November 10, 2025
6:30 PM Regular School Board meeting
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November 24, 2025
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November 25, 2025
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November 26, 2025
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May 6, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Arts and Academics Expo
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