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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)
Do you have a news tip to share? Contact the communication and public relations department.
District news
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Eighth-graders learn from their peers at the annual district choir festival
(04/04/2025) The musical ensemble of students in attendance participated in a workshop session, performed as individual groups and en masse.
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Eighth grade honor band teams up for memorable performance
(04/02/2025) Each spring, band instructors at all six of Anoka-Hennepin’s middle schools select a group of students to participate in the eighth grade honor band. Students spend about five hours on a Saturday rehearsing with a guest conductor, followed by a performance.
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Life-saving AED update headed to schools
(03/07/2025) When a person suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), response time to provide care is critical to survival and recovery. Anoka-Hennepin Schools are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators - or AED’s - that provide a level of preparedness to respond to emergencies and save lives.
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Bell time changes planned for secondary schools, special education sites in 2025-26
(03/06/2025) Bell times for the five traditional high schools and eight secondary sites will shift in the 2025-26 school year to prioritize staffing ratios and classroom support as part of a $26 million reduction and reallocation plan approved by the School Board.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.