District news

Backpack Online e-newsletter gets a new name and delivery date

(09/06/2024) For years, Anoka-Hennepin Schools has published Backpack Online as a subscription based electronic newsletter. As the 2024-25 school year begins, that publication has transitioned from a weekly to a monthly e-newsletter that will be sent to all parents and guardians of Anoka-Hennepin students and subscribers.

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Seeking parents/guardians to participate in Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

(09/04/2024) The Special Education Advisory Council serves as a resource and as an advisory council for parent involvement, current issues, program development and priorities for special education programs in the district.

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District opens doors at Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin

(09/04/2024) The new program is a merger of two special education transition programs in the district, Bridges and Pathways, which were formerly located at leased spaces in Andover and Coon Rapids.

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District Welcome Center hosts Multilingual Learner Family Night

(09/04/2024) Anoka Hennepin's student services department recently hosted a Multilingual Learner Family Night at the Welcome Center to welcome families to the district. During the event on Aug. 13, district staff supported multilingual families navigating the school system and provided resources to help a successful transition and start the school year.

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District adds boys' volleyball as a sanctioned high school league co-curricular activity

(09/04/2024) All five traditional Anoka-Hennepin high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids) will now offer boys volleyball as a sanctioned Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) co-curricular activity. The School Board approved the recommendation on a unanimous vote at the regular meeting on Aug. 26.

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Anoka-Hennepin by the numbers

(09/04/2024) Anoka-Hennepin welcomed back around 38,000 students starting September 3 as the 2024-25 school year began with excitement and busy school buildings in the 13 communities that make up the school district.

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It takes all of us.

(09/02/2024) The difference that every staff member makes in school communities each day is powerful. With each “win” that students achieve in their educational journey, staff in the district are all working together, preparing for that handshake they will receive at commencement, before a diploma is placed in their hands.

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Teaming up for positivity at high school athletic events and activities

(8/30/2024) Sportsmanship is everybody’s business, and Anoka-Hennepin is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.

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