School news

Device Protection Plan available to students assigned Chromebooks

(07/28/2022) Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.

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New cell phone policy for Compass students

(01/11/22) Beginning Jan. 18 2022, all students entering the building are required to turn their cell phones in to the office. Students will get their cell phones back upon leaving the building for the day.

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Teen Pregnancy Program Visits Rum River Library

(11/19/18) In November, Teen Pregnancy Program students and their babies visited Anoka County’s Rum River Library for a morning family storytime.

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CAPE Childcare Center & ECFE Get New Playground

(11/01/18) The CAPE Child Care Center started the school year with a new playground! The CAPE Center was previously sharing a playground with ECFE.

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Compass Programs Promotes Wellness

(04/30/18) To encourage healthy eating, Compass will be providing healthy snack options for students to take home at the end of the day. Choices may include fresh fruit, granola bars, bottled water, and other options.

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Teen Pregnancy Program Hosts Winter Conferences

(01/26/18) Each trimester, the Teen Pregnancy Program hosts a family night where students and staff gather with family and friends to share food and fun. Throughout the week of conferences, students help to prepare food, activities, and decorations for the event.

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Teen Pregnancy Program Visits Anoka County Library

(12/22/17) In October, Teen Pregnancy Program students and staff visited Anoka County’s Rum River Library. Students learned about library resources for teens and children.

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Teen Pregnancy Program Learns About Trendy Parenting Technique

(12/22/17) In December, Babywearing International of the Twin Cities (BWI) visited the Teen Pregnancy Program to educate students on safe babywearing strategies. Students listened to a brief presentation on safety and styles of modern babywearing.

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Teen Pregnancy Program Attends Romeo & Juliet at the Guthrie

(11/17/17) Students and staff from Anoka-Hennepin’s Teen Pregnancy Program attended the Guthrie’s October 3rd production of Romeo and Juliet. For some students and staff, this was their first trip to the Guthrie; for others, this was their first experience of live theater.

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CAPE Center Partners with Early Head Start

(11/17/17) The CAPE Center has recently become an Anoka/Washington County Early Head Start Childcare Partner Program. This partnership allows the children enrolled in our program to also participate in an Early Head Start Program.

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District news

First Say it Again extended hours of the school year set for Oct. 4

(09/28/2024) Say it Again is an Anoka-Hennepin Schools program that sells home decor, furniture and gifts refurbished by special education students practicing on-the-job skills.

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Parent Engage 360 Podcast Episode 36: Parent involvement in schools

(09/28/2023) In the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard, district parent involvement coordinator, was joined by Coon Rapids High School principal John Peña and volunteer services coordinator Danille Callahan to discuss the importance of parent involvement in schools.

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District to host hiring event for non-teaching positions Oct. 12 at Anoka High School

(09/15/2023) The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for non-teaching positions Thursday, Oct. 12 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Anoka High School. The hiring event will take place in the main commons area of the school located at 3939 Seventh Ave. N in Anoka (Enter Door 1).

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SRO: Information regarding the School Resource Officer program with area law enforcement partners

(09/15/2023) Anoka-Hennepin Schools utilizes a multi-layered approach to protect the safety of students and staff. At the core of this effort are relationships that form a positive school culture and climate and partnerships with law enforcement through a School Resource Officer program (SRO).

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