School news
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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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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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Families gather for Celebration of Learning Night at Wilson Elementary
(05/12/2023) Students, staff and families gathered at Wilson Elementary School on May 11 for a Celebration of Learning Night.
Wilson e-newsletter - December 2024
Archived e-newsletters
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2024-25 Newsletters
December 2024
November 2024
October 2024
September 2024E-News Archives
Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
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Communication builds trust with our Anoka-Hennepin communities, confidence in our district and schools, and support for providing a high quality education for all students.
As a public institution, Anoka-Hennepin is accountable to its parents/guardians and other citizens, informing them about their investment in public education and seeking their insight on helping the school district deliver high quality educational programs that meet the needs of its students and communities.
Stay tuned to the following outlets for news and information:
- FOCUS on Anoka-Hennepin e-newsletter
- Focus newsletter, which includes a Grad Spotlight feature
- Action of the School Board
- Parent Engage 360 podcast
- Links to school communications (e-newsletters, social media pages)
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District news
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Five district teachers earn "BestPrep Educator of Excellence" award
(05/21/2025) The Educator of Excellence Award serves to recognize the top 2% of those who go above and beyond in educating students through career and technical education programming.
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Three district principals receive state innovation recognition
(05/19/2025) The Minnesota Association for Secondary School Principals (MASSP) has recognized Steve Drewlo and Jason Paske of Blaine High School; and Quyen Phan of Coon Rapids High School.
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Live coverage for upcoming high school graduation ceremonies
(05/16/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools will hold graduation ceremonies for Andover, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids high schools on Sunday, June 1 at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus.
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2025 spring sports and activities round-up
(05/15/2025) With the spring 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. Also included is information about postseason awards earned by student-athletes and coaches.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.