School news

Have a game plan: Fan expectations to ensure safety at school events

(09/03/2025) The district continues to implement safety and security practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators.

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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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Coon Rapids High School online ticketing for athletics and activities events

(08/26/2025) Coon Rapids High School has partnered with GoFan for mobile ticketing for athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online through their respective school’s GoFan page, the GoFan App or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate.

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District marching band showcase set for Saturday, Aug. 23

(08/20/2025) High School marching bands from across the district will convene in the Coon Rapids High School stadium to compare notes and performances at the Anoka-Hennepin Marching Band Showcase.

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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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Bleacher Captains from all five high schools team up for sportsmanship at pre-season conference

(08/28/2025) Student leaders and activities directors from Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park, and Coon Rapids high schools participated in learning activities to promote positive spectator behavior and expectations among their peers for the upcoming sports and activities season.

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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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