School news
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You can make a difference. Work at University Avenue
(09/02/2025) University Avenue Elementary School - Aerospace, Children’s Engineering and Science is a great place to work and learn. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.
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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.
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University Avenue named Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction
(01/23/2025) University Avenue Elementary School - Aerospace, Children’s Engineering and Science has been named a 2025 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) School of Distinction. MSA national merit awards are given to magnet schools that demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and strong parent and community involvement.
District news
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School Board amends 2025-26 school calendar
(09/03/2025) The staff development day originally scheduled for May 8, 2026 has now been moved forward by one week to Friday, May 1, 2026. The date change will be reflected in all future published calendars.
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Varsity Football start times set for 7 p.m.
(09/03/2025) Varsity home football games will begin at 7 p.m. for the remainder of the 2025 football season following school board direction. This includes home games for all schools in Anoka-Hennepin: Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids.
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Keeping schools safe: Learn about the multi-layered safety approaches in Anoka-Hennepin
(08/27/2025) In Anoka-Hennepin Schools, the safety of students, staff, and families is the first priority. Anoka-Hennepin Schools uses a multi-layered approach to protect school safety and has everyday safety and security protocol measures in place that provide an organized, coordinated, and common-sense approach to working through emergencies we may encounter.
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You can make a difference. Work at Anoka-Hennepin Schools!
(08/11/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools are a great place to live, learn, and work. Our community depends on the skills and talents of people to grow and succeed, and our staff make a difference at our schools and for our students every day. Learn more about employment opportunities.
Aerospace program
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Our school is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specialty/magnet school with unique emphasis on aerospace, children's engineering and science (ACES). Find out more...
Frequent Contacts
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Main Office
763-506-4500
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Absence Line
763-506-4506
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Community Education
763-506-4512
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Health Services
763-506-4504
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Media Center
763-506-4505
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Nutrition Program
763-506-4511
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Adventures Plus
763-506-4513
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School Social Worker
763-506-4566
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Principal Diedre Bloemers
763-506-4502, diedre.bloemers@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal Derek Williamson
763-506-4500, derek.williamson@ahschools.us
Upcoming events
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Monday
5:30 PM School Board work session
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September 22, 2025
6:30 PM Regular School Board meeting
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October 6, 2025
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1:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fall Conferences
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October 9, 2025
4:20 PM - 8:30 PM Fall Conferences
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February 17, 2026
1:00 PM - 8:30 PM Winter Conferences
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February 19, 2026
4:20 PM - 8:30 PM Winter Conferences
Get to know us
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93% Graduates say
they were prepared
for success
after high school -
300+ High school
elective options -
97% Families agree
they received
high quality education -
37,000+ Students served
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70+ Activities, athletics,
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