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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Parents/guardians invited to participate in Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
(10/22/2025) Parent/guardian representation is needed at upcoming Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels.
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High school marching bands hit a high note with end of season performances at U.S. Bank Stadium
(10/21/2025) Marching bands from 35 schools competed in the Youth in Music State Marching Band Competition on Oct. 11; with Anoka-Hennepin high schools taking home notable honors.
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District to launch new employee recruitment website on Oct. 27
(10/24/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools is excited to launch a new employee recruitment website on Monday, Oct. 27. The new recruitment site is a part of a larger website redesign project that includes new district and school websites, planned to debut in December 2025.
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2025-26 fall sports and activities round-up
(10/24/2025) With the fall 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 gathered by student-athletes and coaches.
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