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STEP Open House set for Monday, Dec. 9

(11/12/2024) Anoka-Hennepin's Secondary, Technical Education Program (S.T.E.P.) is hosting an open house on Monday, Dec. 9 from 3-6 p.m. for current students in grades 9, 10 and 11. The open house will be held at the S.T.E.P. campus at 1353 West Highway 10 on the campus of Anoka Technical College.

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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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Superintendent Cory McIntyre visits STEP for roundtable discussion

(02/16/2024) On Feb. 9, Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre facilitated a conversation with students at the Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) for the fifth of several scheduled student roundtable discussions throughout the district.

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Bid now: Student-built luxury pet kennel up for auction

(02/08/2024) Students in the Anoka-Hennepin work experience program have built a luxury pet kennel, which is now open for bidding. The sale of these student-built items covers the cost of materials and supports future hands-on learning opportunities.

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College Now: Earn a diploma and a head start on college in the same classes

(12/20/2023) A partnership between Anoka-Hennepin’s Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) provides high school juniors and seniors a way to earn college credit while pursuing their diplomas through a program called College Now.

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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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Students build knowledge, interest in manufacturing careers

(11/02/2023) Anoka-Hennepin students attending the Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) have multiple opportunities to experience manufacturing careers through internships, career tours and field trips.

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Freshmen and new-to-district student orientation day set for Tuesday, Sept. 5, first day of school

(08/02/2023) When school begins for the 2023-24 school year on Sept. 5, freshmen and new-to-district students at Anoka-Hennepin’s five traditional high schools will participate in a series of activities that aim to ease the transition to high school and build a foundation for academic success.

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Anoka-Hennepin STEP automotive program named Exemplary Secondary Program of the Year

(06/29/2023) On June 23, the automotive program at Anoka-Hennepin Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) was recognized as the 2023 Exemplary Secondary Program of the Year by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE).

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Middle school students gain knowledge of the automotive industry at Nitro-X Camp

(06/16/2023) The Nitro-X Camp for middle school students provides the opportunity to learn more about the automotive industry and for students to get their hands dirty.

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STEP students take fifth graders under their wing on flight simulator

(06/08/2023) Students taking Aviation II at Anoka-Hennepin Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) handed the yoke over to a group of fifth graders May 26, as students from the Nebula program at Eisenhower Elementary School flew a space shuttle on a simulator.

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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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STEP teacher wins BestPrep Educator of the Year Award

(05/12/2022) Anoka-Hennepin Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) teacher Kathy Vaughn’s goal in teaching has always been to help prepare students for their lives after graduation. On May 9 she was rewarded for her dedication to student success, as she was selected for the 2022 BestPrep Carpenter Educator of the Year Award

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STEP instructor becomes National Board Certified Teacher

(05/06/2022) Kristin Shively is a dedicated teacher at Anoka-Hennepin’s Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP), who is always on the lookout for ways to continue her education. In December, she became a National Board Certified Teacher.

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Two years of travel impacts along Highway 10 in Anoka start Monday, March 28

(03/23/2022) Anoka-Hennepin Schools transportation department has been busy planning for potential impacts to the 88 routes that access this area along with potential delays for employees traveling to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Services Center.

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Learn more about our Secondary Technical Education Program

Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP), a middle place between high school and college, provides relevant education to prepare students for the high-tech, high-skill workplace of the 21st century. Learn more.

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Career and Technical Education Career Pathways

Anoka-Hennepin Career and College Specialists celebrate two-year and technical career pathways.

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STEP students earn professional IT certifications

Several students at STEP added to their computer science resumes recently when they earned certifications through Cisco Networking Academy.

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