School news
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SUN Bucks program available for free/reduced-eligible students
(06/04/2025) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the SUN Bucks program. This income-based food support program provides families $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out for the summer.
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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.
STEP in the news
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Various articles from local media about STEP:
- February 19, 2021 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP students earn professional IT certifications
- October 9, 2020 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Nursing students in the district’s Secondary Technical Education Program use COVID-19 as learning tool
- May 28, 2020 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) celebrates 20 years of partnership, success
- May 8, 2020 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Culinary teacher Jamie Peterson performing live cooking demonstrations for STEP students
- October 11, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Jessica Lipa, Anoka-Hennepin’s director of career and technical education, earns state award
- September 27, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP teacher Steven Yeager earns ‘Innovation in Music Education Award’ from Slam Academy
- May 9, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP graduate Ben Fluth living his professional dream at 35,000-feet
- March 7, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP law enforcement students get visit from Minneapolis police mounted patrol officers, horses
STEP e-newsletter - November 2024
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District news
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Approved: Curriculum and materials decisions set for 2025-26 school year
(08/06/2025) The School Board recently approved a $4.5 million investment in elementary literacy instruction following a multi-year review process that included significant public and teacher participation and feedback.
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Dr. Lewis Finch, longest-serving Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent, has passed away
(08/06/2025) Finch served as superintendent from 1975 to 1990, a time of community and enrollment growth which included the highest enrollment in District history with over 40,000 students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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You can make a difference. Work at Anoka-Hennepin Schools!
(08/11/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools are a great place to live, learn, and work. Our community depends on the skills and talents of people to grow and succeed, and our staff make a difference at our schools and for our students every day. Learn more about employment opportunities.
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Andover Elementary students and families enjoy summer library hours
(08/01/2025) Summer months in Minnesota offer Anoka-Hennepin students, families, teachers, and staff a snapshot of time to enjoy outdoor activities such as time on the lake, biking, playing sports, and, most importantly, relaxing.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.