School news
-
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.
-
Monroe Elementary named Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction
(01/23/2025) Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering has been named a 2025 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) School of Distinction. Monroe integrates Project Lead the Way Launch curriculum which allows students to explore engineering, computer programming and science concepts in a fun, engaging and collaborative way.
-
Monroe Elementary parent drop-off/pick-up modifications
In an effort to improve student safety and operations on area roadways, Anoka-Hennepin Schools is proposing modifications to morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up locations at Monroe Elementary School.
Monroe Elementary e-newsletter: Nov. 22, 2024
Monroe Elementary e-newsletter archive
-
2024-25 Newsletters
Nov. 22, 2024
Nov. 3, 2024
Oct. 16, 2024
Sept. 28, 2024E-news Archives
Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
-
Get district news your way
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:
- FOCUS on Anoka-Hennepin 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
-
School board approves 2025-26 budget
(07/02/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved the 2025-26 district budget at its regular meeting on Monday, June 23 on a 4-2 vote. Budget approval means the district will maintain operations and all actions necessary to prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
-
National certification of School Resource Officer becomes a catalyst for positivity and teamwork at Northdale Middle School
(07/02/2025) Northdale Middle School School Resource Officer and the Coon Rapids Police Department Detective Ryan Olson, is the first-ever police officer to earn the Catalyst Certification.
-
District population set at 255,645
(07/02/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools serves 13 communities in Anoka and Hennepin counties that now include an estimated population of 255,645 as verified by the School Board at its June 23 meeting.
-
Middle school students get a lesson in financial literacy in Mad City Money simulation
(07/02/2025) Each year, Anoka-Hennepin’s Compass Program hosts a financial literacy simulation where students gain hands-on experience learning about personal finance management.
-
A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.