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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“Gymbassador” program at Sand Creek Elementary connecting students
(02/02/2024) At Sand Creek Elementary School, “Gymbassadors” are third and fourth grade leaders who volunteer their time during the school day to interact and engage with kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Developmental Cognitive Disability (DCD) program.
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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.
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West African dance and drum group visits Sand Creek Elementary
(02/28/2023) Titambe, a West African Dance and Drum Ensemble visited Sand Creek Elementary School Feb. 27 to provide students with an engaging and educational program to close Black History Month celebrations at the school.
Sand Creek e-newsletter - Nov. 4, 2024
Sand Creek e-newsletter archive
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District news
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Sandburg Regional High School celebrates 65 graduates
(06/09/2025) Strong support from family and friends was on display as the 65 members of the Sandburg Regional High School (SRHS) class of 2025 received diplomas in a ceremony held at Anoka Technical College on Wednesday, June 4.
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With diplomas in hand, Technical High School students celebrate graduation
(06/09/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School (AHTHS) commencement signals a significant accomplishment for graduates, offering high school degree completion and a platform to launch into postsecondary education opportunities and career goals.
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Happy birthday to Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts - celebrating 75 years of education in Anoka
(06/04/2025) Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts celebrated its 75th birthday with current and former school and district leaders, staff and students, and community supporters on Thursday, May 28.
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Anoka-Hennepin collects six national awards for excellence in communication
(06/04/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s efforts to inform and engage students, staff and community members have been recognized as some of the nation’s best. The district’s communication and public relations team earned five awards from the National School Public Relations Association.
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A-H Newsroom archives
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