School news
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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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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.
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2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Sheila A. Joslin
(03/29/24) Sheila A. Joslin, school office supervisor, has been recognized as a 2023-24 Above & Beyond recipient.
Oxbow Creek Elementary e-newsletter: Oct. 3, 2025
Oxbow Creek Elementary e-newsletter archive
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2025-26 Newsletters
Oct. 3, 2025
Sept. 5, 2025
Aug. 15, 2025E-News Archives
Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
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Stay tuned to the following outlets for news and information:
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- Action of the School Board
- Parent Engage 360 podcast
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District news
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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
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Inspiration for future career goals sparked by “Made in the North Metro” exploration event
(10/12/2025) Approximately 60 high school juniors and seniors from Anoka-Hennepin high schools were able to attend the "Made in the North Metro Career Fair,” coordinated by the Metro North Chamber of Commerce and the Anoka County Job Training Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
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Trio of Cardinal greats receive Hall of Fame honor
(10/12/2025) The seventh class of honorees was inducted into the Coon Rapids Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony at the school’s homecoming festivities on October 10. Bob Adams was in attendance for the event.
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District seeking community members to join the Community Curriculum Advisory Committee
(10/07/2025) Anoka-Hennepin is seeking community members to join the district’s Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC). The committee will be composed of parents/guardians of elementary, middle and high school students representing each high school attendance area in the district.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.