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Eisenhower Elementary students go ‘wild’ for fitness and healthy living

(12/22/2023) The Minnesota Wild Faceoff For Fitness school assembly program was at Eisenhower Elementary School Friday, Dec. 22 to energize students and promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Parent Engage 360 Podcast Episode 38: The Power of Human Connection with Joe Beckman

(12/22/2023) Human connection matters. In today’s increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever to make personal and engaging connections with your children. Joe Beckman, author and co-founder of TILL360, joined Liz Burgard on the Parent Engage 360 Podcast to share more about the Power of Human Connection.

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Coon Rapids High School engineering students help create solutions for local business

(12/22/2023) Earlier this school year, seniors enrolled in the engineering program at Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (CRHS) toured Aggressive Hydraulics in East Bethel to learn about their engineering and manufacturing process.

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Superintendent McIntyre continues student roundtable series at Blaine High School

(12/21/2023) On Dec. 18, Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre visited with the Blaine High School (BHS) Student Voices group for his second of many student roundtable discussions scheduled throughout the district.

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District to host hiring event for non-teaching positions Jan. 25 at Coon Rapids High School

(12/20/2023) The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for non-teaching positions on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 3:30-6 p.m. at Coon Rapids High School located at 2340 Northdale Blvd. NW.

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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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Superintendent McIntyre begins student roundtable series with visit to Anoka High School

(12/15/2023) For Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre, student voice is an important and powerful component for the decision-making process and for providing a safe, welcoming and positive school environment.

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Above & Beyond Awards nominations being accepted now through Jan. 22

(12/15/2023) Do you know an Anoka-Hennepin staff member who goes above and beyond normal job expectations to ensure that students receive a high-quality education in a safe and nurturing environment?

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Anoka-Hennepin thanks outgoing board members for their service

(12/15/2023) Erin Heers-McArdle, Nicole Hayes and Marci Anderson were recognized at the final School Board meeting of the year, Dec. 11, to honor their service to the school district.

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Adams Elementary embraces technology for learning, creates connections between home and school

(12/15/2023) Technology continues to play a major role in the classroom, and first grade teachers at Adams Elementary School are at the forefront of engaging students and families using Seesaw. Seesaw is an app that creates a learning loop between students, teachers and families.

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Local artist guides AMSA students in piecing together a school ‘Minnesota’ mural

(12/15/2023) Sixth graders at Anoka Middle School for the Arts have been connecting their arts experiences with social studies for the past two weeks, working with local ceramics artist, Elizabeth Coleman, on a project that will leave its mark on the school for years to come.

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Bid now: Student-built pergola swings up for auction

(12/14/2023) Students at Blaine High School have built pergola swings that are open for bidding.

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Students earn more than 1,400 tuition-free college credits through College in the Schools

(12/08/2023) To prepare students for their academic pursuits after high school, Anoka-Hennepin has many options that provide college-level academic rigor.

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The Power of Human Connection: Replay and resources from Parent Engage 360 event

(12/08/2023) Anoka-Hennepin hosted parents/guardians and community members in-person and online Dec. 5 for the first of three events in the Parent Engage 360 series this school year. Joe Beckman delivered a high-energy presentation over one hour about the Power of Human Connection.

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First grade students at Oxbow Creek learn about self regulation with CLIMB Theatre

(12/08/2023) First grade students at Oxbow Creek Elementary School were treated to a performance by members of CLIMB Theatre on Dec. 7. CLIMB Theatre creates customized plays, classes and workshops that build accountability, resiliency, empathy, advocacy and self-control.

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AHS STEAM Showcase provides important skill building for younger students

(12/08/2023) At Anoka High School (AHS), a focus within the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program is to provide students with real-world learning opportunities.

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School Board meeting set for Monday, December 11.

(12/07/23) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11 at the Sandburg Education Center, located at 1902 Second Ave. in Anoka.

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Bid now: Student-built raised garden beds up for auction

(11/30/2023) Students at Blaine High School have built raised garden beds that are 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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A new device at the JMS observatory opens more eyes to the universe

(12/01/2023) Ron Schmit has been delivering the universe to the eyes of students around Anoka-Hennepin since 2014 as the coordinator of the observatory located at Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and Science (JMS), and now, viewing the skies is accessible to more individuals because of a new device he helped create.

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