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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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“Gymbassador” program at Sand Creek Elementary connecting students
(02/02/2024) At Sand Creek Elementary School, “Gymbassadors” are third and fourth grade leaders who volunteer their time during the school day to interact and engage with kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Developmental Cognitive Disability (DCD) program.
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Parent Education Series: District to host three Parent Engage 360 events in 2023-24
(11/09/2023) Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today. Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community.
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West African dance and drum group visits Sand Creek Elementary
(02/28/2023) Titambe, a West African Dance and Drum Ensemble visited Sand Creek Elementary School Feb. 27 to provide students with an engaging and educational program to close Black History Month celebrations at the school.
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Sand Creek fifth grade ambassadors gain mentoring and leadership opportunities by supporting fellow students
(01/06/2023) On Dec. 21, Sand Creek Elementary School fifth grade ambassadors joined students in the developmental cognitive disability (DCD) centerbase program on a field trip to Blainbrook Bowl in a one-to-one peer mentoring and support role.
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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.
