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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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