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.

Monroe Elementary welcomes state leaders to celebrate investment in literacy

(05/31/2024) Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering welcomed leaders from ServeMinnesota, SPS Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Education to announce a major investment from the SPS Foundation that will help rapidly scale Bridge2Read, a science of reading-based approach in elementary schools across the state. 

Monroe Elementary named Magnet Schools of America school of distinction

(02/01/2024) Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering has been named a 2024 Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction. MSA national merit awards are given to magnet schools that demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and strong parent and community involvement.

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.

Business leaders recognized Monroe Elementary with 2023 Minnesota’s Future Award

(10/24/2023) Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering was recognized with the 2023 Minnesota’s Future Award from the Minnesota Business Partnership (MBP) at a ceremony Oct. 18.

Summer meal locations for youth in Hennepin County

(06/14/2023) Anoka-Hennepin Schools works with community partners and government agencies to support the needs of students and families regarding nutrition during the school year and throughout the year.

Monroe named a Distinguished School Launch by Project Lead the Way

(05/05/2023) Three schools from Anoka-Hennepin have been recognized as Distinguished Schools by Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Blaine and Coon Rapids High Schools were named PLTW Distinguished high schools and Monroe Elementary was named a Distinguished School Launch.

2022-23 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Billie Davis-Fehr

(03/29/2023) Billie Davis-Fehr, a special education teacher at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering, has been recognized as a 2022-23 Above & Beyond Awards recipient. Davis-Fehr is in her seventh year of making a difference in the lives of her students at Monroe.

2022-23 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Dominic Krebsbach

(03/29/2023) Dominic Krebsbach, a fourth grade teacher at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering, has been recognized as a 2022-23 Above & Beyond Awards recipient. A passionate sports fan, Krebsbach has been able to connect with students in the classroom and beyond - through sports.

Monroe Elementary students demonstrate use of technology at Coding at the Capitol

(02/10/2023) On Jan. 19, eight students from Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering spent the day at the Minnesota State Capitol building demonstrating computer science concepts through various resources used regularly by Monroe students.

Monroe Elementary staff goes on surprise shopping spree at Office Depot

(12/09/2022) In September, students and staff at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering were surprised with a donation of backpacks and school supplies from Office Depot.

Office Depot supports two district elementary schools with backpack and school supply donation

(09/16/2022) Through Office Depot’s Start Proud!® Program, all students at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering and Evergreen Park Elementary: STEM School of Innovation received backpacks filled with school supplies.

Proposed boundaries presented at Sept. 14 community meeting

(09/14/2022) Anoka-Hennepin Schools presented proposed attendance area maps and collected community feedback at a community meeting held Sept. 14 at Champlin Park High School.

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Chris Archer and Tommy Watkins of the Minnesota Twins visit Monroe Elementary

(04/27/2022) A fifth-grade class at Monroe Elementary School: Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering received a visit from special guests on April 26. Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Archer and third base coach Tommy Watkins visited students to talk about literacy and the importance of reading.

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