School news
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CBPA: Three Rivers Parks partnership brings the learning outdoors
(09/30/25) When fourth-grade students at Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy (CBPA) for Math and Environmental Science visited nearby Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to explore a learning unit on landforms and landmarks, it represented the start of a year of learning outdoors made possible through a partnership with the Three Rivers Park District.
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Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy recognized as the Junior Master Gardener Program of the Month
(09/26/2025) Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science (CBPA) was recently recognized as the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) National Program of the Month.
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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.
CBPA e-newsletter: Oct. 3, 2025
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District news
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“Life-changing moment” led to college hall of fame induction for CRHS Principal, John Peña
(10/20/2025) Before sharing his trademark “It’s a great day to be a Cardinal” throughout the hallways as Principal at Coon Rapids High School, John Peña made his days at Augsburg College a time to remember. (Photo by Kevin Healy for Augsburg University Athletics).
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Attend to Achieve: Families can support student success, consider the impact of school attendance
(10/18/2025) Students need to attend school to achieve in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools appreciates the support and attention of parents and guardians to maximize attendance and increase academic outcomes
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Inspiration for future career goals sparked by “Made in the North Metro” exploration event
(10/12/2025) Approximately 60 high school juniors and seniors from Anoka-Hennepin high schools were able to attend the "Made in the North Metro Career Fair,” coordinated by the Metro North Chamber of Commerce and the Anoka County Job Training Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
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Trio of Cardinal greats receive Hall of Fame honor
(10/12/2025) The seventh class of honorees was inducted into the Coon Rapids Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony at the school’s homecoming festivities on October 10. Bob Adams was in attendance for the event.
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