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Facility use
Anoka-Hennepin Schools are happy to offer the use of school facilities to individuals and community organizations. Community Education schedules and manages community use of all elementary and middle school buildings and athletic fields before- and after-school, and on the weekends. High school building use is managed by each specific high school.
Facilities that are available to rent in our schools include:- Auditoriums
- Gymnasiums
- Outdoor fields
- Computer labs and media centers
- Classrooms
- Cafeterias
- Pool at Roosevelt Middle School (including party rentals)
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How to rent high school facilities
Individuals and organizations may schedule space at Anoka-Hennepin high schools by contacting the school directly.
Andover High School
Deanna Palmer
Phone: 763-506-8409
Email: deanna.palmer@ahschools.usEric Lahtola
Phone: 763-506-8420
Email: eric.lahtola@ahschools.usAnoka High School
Karli Delameter (Fieldhouse only)
Phone: 763-506-6380
Email: karli.delameter@ahschools.usLance Wicks
Phone: 763-506-6223
Email: lance.wicks@ahschools.usBlaine High School
Julie Gunderson (school rooms)
Phone: 763-506-6509
Email: julie.gunderson@ahschools.usMolly Gamble (Auditorium and fieldhouse)
Phone: 763-506-6706
Email; molly.gamble@ahschools.usShannon Gerrety
Phone: 763-506-6528
Email: shannon.gerrety@ahschools.us
Champlin Park High School
Cari Niesen
Phone: 763-506-6807
Email: cari.niesen@ahschools.usMathew Mattson
Phone: 763-506-6807
Email: mathew.mattson@ahschools.usCoon Rapids High School
Jacque Lacy
Phone: 763-506-7307
Email: jacque.lacy@ahschools.usJeff Thompson
Phone: 763-506-7125
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How to rent elementary and middle school facilities
Individuals and organizations may obtain a rental permit by completing a facility use request or by contacting the Anoka-Hennepin Community Education department.
- A rental permit must be on file in the Community Education office prior to the date of the event.
- Rental groups are asked to provide a group name and contact information in addition to the event date, time, and site requested.
- Rental groups must verify permit information, review a liability statement and be prepared to provide an insurance certificate prior to the rental event. Permits must be signed (may be completed electronically) and returned to the Community Education department.
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Pool rental
Anoka-Hennepin Schools' pools are available to rent for parties and special events. Learn more about availability.
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Policies
All rental groups are expected to comply with school district facility use policies when on school grounds. The detailed policies are listed on the Anoka-Hennpin Schools website. School buildings and grounds are free of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and weapons. Gambling is not allowed.
Arrival and departures
Arrive five minutes prior to your event start time and exit the space on time. Rental groups are expected to leave the space in the same condition it was prior to use. All rental groups are responsible for damages and additional custodial or clean-up expenses, if needed.Cancellations/No-shows
Contact the Community Education department at least 24 hours before the day of your scheduled event in case of a cancellation by noon on the day of your scheduled event in the event of a cancellation. Events involving 50 or more people require a 48-hour advance notice. Failure to comply will result result in additional charges.Supervision
Groups require supervision by adults, who are responsible for the behavior and compliance of rules and policies. School building security staff are on-site to coordinate groups and monitor activities.Billing
Groups are invoiced monthly via email and payment is due upon receipt. In some cases, groups may be required to pre-pay.Weather
If school buildings are closed due to inclement weather, all activities are cancelled. Check with local news outlets or the Anoka-Hennepin School District website for additional details.Accidents/First Aid
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Rates
Facility use is charged at an hourly rate. Rental groups are responsible for additional costs such as custodial services, supervision, equipment use and damages. View the rates for use of school district facilities.
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Scheduling priority
Anoka-Hennepin School District activities and functions are given first priority when scheduling facility use. If a conflict occurs, every effort will be made to find an alternate school facility for community groups and organizations.
Facility use requests are prioritized as follows:
- Anoka-Hennepin School District activities and functions. School or district concerts, sporting events, board meetings, community education programs, elections, special hearings and district co-sponsored events.
- Government organizations. Local city, county and government entities operating within the Anoka-Hennepin School District boundaries.
- Civic or non-profit organizations. Local non-profit organizations serving youth, including groups such as 4-H, youth athletic organizations, boy or girl scouts, booster clubs, etc., who have a primary purpose of serving Anoka-Hennepin students.
- Civic, non-profit and religious organizations. Local non-profit organizations serving adults and religious organizations conducting religious activities on school property.
- Non-profit organizations charging fees or generating revenue. Including amateur or youth sports organizations conducting invitational tournaments.
- Commercial groups. Including colleges and universities offering courses and a business conducting commercial activities in Anoka-Hennepin Schools facilities.
- Anoka-Hennepin School District activities and functions. School or district concerts, sporting events, board meetings, community education programs, elections, special hearings and district co-sponsored events.
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Contact
Marv Johnson, Facilities Coordinator
marvin.johnson@ahschools.us
Phone: 763-506-1267
Office hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.