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Circulatory experts at Hoover Elementary help save lives by hosting a blood drive

(03/27/2025) On Feb. 26, Hoover Elementary School - Biomedical, Health Sciences, and Engineering hosted a community blood drive welcoming school and district staff, parents and community members.

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Blaine High School advances to Math League state tournament

(03/27/2025) Blaine High School advanced to the Minnesota State High School Mathematics League tournament held March 10, 2025 at Spring Lake Park High School. The Bengals team included eight students plus one alternate.

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School bus safety poster contest winners recognized

(03/27/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin transportation department held its 30th annual school bus safety poster contest this winter, which began during Winter School Bus Safety Week.The winners were recognized at the district transportation safety committee meeting on March 19.

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CRMS community builds bond with basketball

(03/27/2025) The Coon Rapids Middle School version of “March Madness” pits staff against students in a friendly game of basketball with the winner being a positive school climate. The annual CRMS staff vs. students basketball showdown, held Tuesday, March 25, offered a tournament atmosphere for students looking to earn bragging rights for the entire year.

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Special Education Advisory Council Resource Information Night set for April 3

(03/12/2025) Vendors for sports, camps, and community services programs will be in attendance for families of students with special needs to learn about resources available in the community.

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Brookside Elementary Student Council leads another successful service project

(03/11/2025) At the beginning of each school year, Brookside Elementary School teachers organize a student council to provide students with a leadership opportunity and a voice in decision-making at their school.

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Life-saving AED update headed to schools

(03/07/2025) When a person suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), response time to provide care is critical to survival and recovery. Anoka-Hennepin Schools are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators - or AED’s - that provide a level of preparedness to respond to emergencies and save lives.

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Bell time changes planned for secondary schools, special education sites in 2025-26

(03/06/2025) Bell times for the five traditional high schools and eight secondary sites will shift in the 2025-26 school year to prioritize staffing ratios and classroom support as part of a $26 million reduction and reallocation plan approved by the School Board.

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District musicians jam at the annual Middle School Jazz Festival

(03/06/2025) For more than 20 years, middle school students in Anoka-Hennepin have jammed out in a mid-year concert featuring talented musicians and a festive evening at the Middle School Jazz Festival.

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School canceled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025

(03/05/2025) Due to heavy snow, high winds and ice impacting travel during the early morning hours, Anoka-Hennepin Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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Blaine High School special education teacher Ted Erickson named semifinalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year award

(03/04/2025) Blaine High School special education teacher Ted Erickson has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Erickson is one of 31 educators statewide who will be considered to move on as a finalist after being selected as a semifinalist from an initial field of 142 candidates.

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