School news
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Closing ceremony celebrates 151 years of Franklin
(06/08/2023) Following the annual track and field day at Franklin Elementary School, the school held a Closing Ceremony on June 2 to celebrate 151 years of Franklin being a school site.
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Proposed boundaries presented at Sept. 20 community meeting
(09/20/2022) Anoka-Hennepin Schools presented proposed attendance area maps and collected community feedback at a community meeting held Sept. 20 at Anoka High School.
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Franklin Elementary School closure and repurposing plan approved, Bridges and Pathways special education programs to relocate
(08/23/2022) A recommendation to close and repurpose Franklin Elementary School as a special education facility for the Bridges and Pathways programs was approved by the school board at its Aug. 22, 2022 meeting.
Franklin e-newsletter - May 2023
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District news
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Weather conditions impact schedules for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, afternoon transportation schedules modified
(12/09/2025) Due to predicted weather and road conditions impacting travel throughout the afternoon and early evening hours, the district is modifying afternoon schedules for the safety of students and staff.
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View report cards online
(12/08/2025) Watch for communication from your student's school, which will notify families when the report cards are available for families to view. Parents, guardians and any person with educational rights to a student will be able to access the student’s report card online.
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How student safety is maintained amid concerns regarding immigration enforcement
(12/04/2025) Recent media reports regarding targeted Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts in the Twin Cities area have surfaced concerns from students and families regarding enforcement action and the safety of students in the school setting.
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Enjoy the sounds of the seasons with a school concert
(01/03/2025) Community members are invited to enjoy the sounds of the season and support Anoka-Hennepin students with musical performances at middle schools and high schools this December.
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