District news

Contract approved: School Board approves new two-year contract with AHEM

(02/26/2024) The working agreement includes historic funding support for teachers and was ratified by Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota members with a 77% member approval.

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Diverse backgrounds honored in student-led Multicultural Show

(02/25/2024) Five presentations of a multicultural show were hosted by Blaine High School (BHS) student leaders Feb. 22 in honor of Black History Month, as a way to acknowledge and celebrate all student cultures.

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Morris Bye Elementary students go ‘wild’ for fitness and healthy habits

(02/23/2024) The Minnesota Wild Faceoff for Fitness school assembly program visited Morris Bye Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 21 to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle through an energetic presentation.

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AMSA student magazine, The Storm, receives award

(02/23/2024) A student magazine at Anoka Middle School for the Arts (AMSA) titled, The Storm, has been selected to receive the rank of Superior in the 2023 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program.

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Winners of the annual bus safety poster contest recognized at transportation department meeting

(02/23/2024) The Anoka-Hennepin transportation department held its 29th annual school bus safety poster contest this winter, which began during Winter School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme was Driving Safely Into the Future.

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District STEM fair provides opportunities for students to experiment, study interests

(02/23/2024) The Anoka-Hennepin School District hosted a K-12 STEM Fair Feb. 10 at Anoka High School.

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Battle of the brains: Knowledge Bowl events test middle school minds

(02/22/2024) On Feb. 15, district middle school students participated in the Middle Grades Knowledge Bowl Regionals Meet at Northdale Middle School (NMS) to showcase not only their brain power but also their ability to work together as a team.

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School Board meeting set for Monday, Feb. 26.

(02/22/24) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 at the Sandburg Education Center, located at 1902 Second Ave. in Anoka.

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2023-24 winter sports and activities roundup

(03/21/2024) With the winter sports and activities season wrapping up, here’s a look at who’s heading to state, and how they fared when they performed and played.

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Information for new families preparing for kindergarten

(02/16/2024) Welcome events will be hosted at elementary schools as early as March. Register online to stay informed of important events and information.

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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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Third-graders cash in on economics basics with “Market Days” activity

(02/16/2024) Rum River Elementary students demonstrated hands-on math, art and social skills to explore the business world, in class.

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Health service program facilitator represents Minnesota at the national level

(02/16/2024) Anoka-Hennepin health service program facilitator Kathy Schulz was elected by her peers as the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Director for the School Nurse Organization of Minnesota (SNOM).

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BHS student set to lead Minnesota chapter of HOSA - Future Health Professionals

(02/15/2024) From a young age, Elaine Phan knew she wanted a career where she would be able to help people in need. Now, she is gaining valuable experience with both the school and state chapters of HOSA – Future Health Professionals,

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School Board director, Dr. Michelle Langenfeld, to serve on MSBA Board of Directors

(02/15/2024) Anoka-Hennepin School Board director Dr. Michelle Langenfeld was recently elected to the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Board of Directors representing District 5.

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Ten district student-athletes recognized for their work in sports and the arts

(02/13/2024) Ten Anoka-Hennepin student-athletes have been nominated for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Triple “A” Award for the 2023-24 school year. Each year, the MSHSL honors student-athletes who excel in Academics, Athletics and Arts.

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Students earning top gains in the district honored at Academic Growth Award recognition event

(02/10/2024) The district is honoring students earning top gains at Academic Growth Award recognition events Feb. 6 and 28.

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Middle school students challenged to have everyday courage

(02/09/2024) Seventh graders at Roosevelt Middle School (RMS) engaged in a “Courage Retreat” in January with the goal of strengthening friendships and relationships to make their school community a better place.

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Champlin Park grad giving back to the community by empowering youth in the Brooklyns

(02/09/2024) She didn’t travel the path she thought she would, but 2009 Champlin Park High School (CPHS) graduate Chia Lee Xiong is where she is meant to be. After a stop at Three Rivers Park District doing community outreach work, Xiong is a data, evaluation and youth participatory action research coordinator at the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth (BBAY).

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Dental Health Month brings smiles to elementary schools across the district

(02/08/2024) First grade students at Adams Elementary School received a dental health kit and educational materials during a short presentation with Dr. Eileen Crespo, a practicing pediatrician and Vice President of Medical Services at Delta Dental on Feb. 5.

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