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: Sept. 5, 2025
Oxbow Creek Elementary e-newsletter archive
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2025-26 Newsletters
E-News Archives
Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
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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)
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District news
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Respect retreat inspires culture of belonging and community
(09/29/2025) Youth Frontiers introduced ninth-grade students from Coon Rapids High School (CRHS) to concepts and ideas to benefit relationships with each other and the school community.
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Financial transparency: School Board sets reduced tax levy ahead of public hearing
(09/29/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved a maximum tax levy for 2026, which includes a 1.97% reduction, and reviewed the timeline for information sharing and public feedback prior to approval of the 2026 property tax levy for at the Monday, Dec. 8 school board meeting.
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Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy recognized as the Junior Master Gardener Program of the Month
(09/26/2025) Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science (CBPA) was recently recognized as the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) National Program of the Month.
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Alley & Ave to hold extended hours sale on Oct. 9
(09/26/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Oct. 9, until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.
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A-H Newsroom archives
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