School news

Elementary school report cards will be available to view online only beginning Trimester 1

(12/01/2023) New for the 2023-24 school year, elementary school report cards will be available online and will no longer be sent through postal mail or student’s backpacks.

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Parent Education Series: District to host three Parent Engage 360 events in 2023-24

(11/09/2023) Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today. Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community.

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Sunrise classroom addition now in operation

(10/06/2023) An eight classroom addition at Sunrise Elementary School in eastern Blaine is up and operating and serving the needs of kindergarten students while providing space for additional enrollment growth.

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Sunrise teacher Pauline Engebretson named KS95 Teacher of the Week

(03/09/2023) A teacher in the district for 24 years, Pauline Engebretson of Sunrise Elementary School, has been selected as a KS95 Teacher of the Week. She accepted the award in front of her third grade class Tuesday, March 7 from KS95 on-air talent “Hutch.”

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Temporary boundary adjustment approved for Sunrise Elementary for next year, impacts approximately 120 incoming kindergarten students and familes

(03/01/2022) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved a recommendation for a one-year temporary boundary adjustment for approximately 120 incoming Kindergarten students for the 2022-23 year at their Feb. 28 meeting.

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Sunrise Elementary third graders raise $2,400 to help save our oceans

(01/28/2022) It’s nearly 1,000 miles to the nearest ocean from Sunrise Elementary School, but that fact didn’t deter a group of third graders from creating the group, Seas of Glory. This week, the group collected donations and raised $2,400 to help save our oceans.

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Sunrise teacher earns National Board Certification

(01/05/2022) Sunrise Elementary teacher Jennifer Keller strived to be more than just a second grade teacher and has pushed herself beyond the expectations to become a National Board Certified Teacher. Through the process, Keller believes her approach to teaching has reached a deeper level.

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District news

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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