School news
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It's more than just free meals! Apply for educational benefits for the 2024-25 school year
(07/26/2024) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year. The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 1, 2024.
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Paul Anderson named principal at Madison Elementary School
(07/01/2024) After serving the Sand Creek Elementary School community for the past 18 years, Paul Anderson has been named principal of Madison Elementary School effective July 1, 2024.
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Madison Elementary brings families together at Multicultural Night
(01/26/2024) Madison Elementary School welcomed families and the community to celebrate the many different cultures of their student population at its Multicultural Night on Jan. 25.
Madison e-newsletter: Nov. 3, 2024
Madison e-newsletter archive
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2024-25 Newsletters
Nov. 3, 2024
Oct. 20, 2024
Oct. 6, 2024
Sept. 22, 2024
Sept. 8, 2024
Aug. 20, 2024 (Kindergarten message)
Aug. 13, 2024 (Back to school, all students)
Aug. 13, 2024 (Kindergarten message)E-News Archives
Check out archived e-newsletters via Google Drive.
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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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College and Career Specialists support families in harnessing resources, navigating future pathways
(01/07/2025) Each high school in the district provides students with opportunities to connect with the Career and College Specialist at their school to assist with resources and information about post-secondary pathways.
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Students provide key support for Toys for Joy distribution
(01/06/2025) The holidays for thousands of Anoka County families and students were a little brighter following the annual Toys for Joy distribution held Dec. 19 and 20 at the Anoka Armory.
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Life lessons, lasting impressions: Peer connections engage learning in middle school health classes
(12/23/2024) Every month, high school students from Anoka and Coon Rapids high schools link up to support sixth-graders across the district, thanks to a 25-plus year partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension’s 4-H program.
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Northdale Middle School WEB leaders engage in winter fun with Eisenhower Elementary students
(12/20/2024) Eighth grade WEB leaders at Northdale Middle School (NMS) welcomed kindergarten and first grade students from Eisenhower Elementary School on Dec. 16 and 17 for a fun-filled hour of winter activities. Students teamed up to create winter arts and crafts, including a winter wonderland scene and ornaments.
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A-H Newsroom archives
View archived news articles (in PDF format) from 2003-04 to 2014-15 via Google Drive.