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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Adams Elementary takes learning outdoors through the Minnesota School Forest Program
(04/30/2024) Adams Elementary School in Coon Rapids was recently entered into the Minnesota School Forest Program through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A School Forest is an outdoor classroom where teachers and students explore the natural world to teach core subjects.
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Dental Health Month brings smiles to elementary schools across the district
(02/08/2024) First grade students at Adams Elementary School received a dental health kit and educational materials during a short presentation with Dr. Eileen Crespo, a practicing pediatrician and Vice President of Medical Services at Delta Dental on Feb. 5.
Adams Family Newsletter - Nov. 2, 2025
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District news
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Mississippi Elementary students learn about mental health with T.C. Bear
(11/07/2025) Students at Mississippi Elementary School in Coon Rapids recently had the opportunity to learn more about mental health education with the Minnesota Twins' own mascot, T.C. Bear.
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My Vision of Kindness: winners of annual kindness poster contest announced
(11/05/2025) As a part of October’s National Bullying Prevention campaign, Anoka-Hennepin held its 22nd annual kindness poster contest. This year’s theme was My Vision of Kindness. Students were encouraged to create a poster with that message in mind, and they delivered a variety of themes to spread kindness in their schools.
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Alley & Ave to hold extended hours sale on Nov. 20
(11/05/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Nov. 20, until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.
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Incumbents retain seats in Anoka-Hennepin School Board race
(11/04/2025) Voters returned incumbents Kacy Deschene, Matt Audette and Jeff Simon to serve four-year terms in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 School Board election.
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