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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University Avenue named Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction
(01/23/2025) University Avenue Elementary School - Aerospace, Children’s Engineering and Science has been named a 2025 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) School of Distinction. MSA national merit awards are given to magnet schools that demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and strong parent and community involvement.
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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.
District news
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My Vision of Kindness: students invited to participate in annual Kindness Poster Contest
(10/01/2025) As a part of October’s National Bullying Prevention campaign, Anoka-Hennepin is excited to announce the 22nd Annual Kindness Poster Contest. The district invites students at all grade levels to submit their best artwork for the competition.
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Alley & Ave to hold extended hours sale on Oct. 9
(09/26/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Oct. 9, until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.
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You can make a difference! Learn about working in Anoka-Hennepin Schools at CRHS hiring event Oct. 7
(09/16/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for operational and student support positions on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Coon Rapids High School. The hiring event will take place in the atrium located inside the main entrance (Door 1) of the school.
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Phase 3 budget reduction and realignment process begins, community meetings set
(09/12/2025) An initial $15 million budget gap has been narrowed, with a remaining target of $8 million in reductions and realignments identified for the 2026-27 school year.
Aerospace program
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Our school is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specialty/magnet school with unique emphasis on aerospace, children's engineering and science (ACES). Find out more...
Frequent Contacts
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Main Office
763-506-4500
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Absence Line
763-506-4506
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Community Education
763-506-4512
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Health Services
763-506-4504
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Media Center
763-506-4505
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Nutrition Program
763-506-4511
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Adventures Plus
763-506-4513
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School Social Worker
763-506-4566
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Principal Diedre Bloemers
763-506-4502, diedre.bloemers@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Derek Williamson
763-506-4500, derek.williamson@ahschools.us
Upcoming events
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1:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fall Conferences
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5:30 PM School Board work session
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Tuesday
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM District Hiring Event
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM District Hiring Event
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Wednesday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Phase 3 budget reduction and realignment community meeting
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Thursday
4:20 PM - 8:30 PM Fall Conferences
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