School news

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.

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Sand Creek fifth grade ambassadors gain mentoring and leadership opportunities by supporting fellow students

(01/06/2023) On Dec. 21, Sand Creek Elementary School fifth grade ambassadors joined students in the developmental cognitive disability (DCD) centerbase program on a field trip to Blainbrook Bowl in a one-to-one peer mentoring and support role.

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Anoka-Hennepin staff make a difference!

(05/05/2025) May 5-9 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, celebrating the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students.

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Madison students access bike safety resources, thanks to AHEF grant

(05/02/2025) Madison Elementary School students are equipped for rolling to school and around the neighborhood, thanks to bike safety gear and tips shared by community partners - made possible thanks to a grant from the Anoka Hennepin Educational Foundation (AHEF).

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After-school and evening activities canceled for Monday, April 28, 2025

(04/28/2025) After-school and evening activities in the Anoka-Hennepin School District have been canceled for today, Monday, April 28, 2025, due to severe weather forecasted in the late afternoon and early evening.

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Life-saving AED update headed to schools

(03/07/2025) When a person suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), response time to provide care is critical to survival and recovery. Anoka-Hennepin Schools are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators - or AED’s - that provide a level of preparedness to respond to emergencies and save lives.

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