District news
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Anoka-Hennepin’s excellence in music education recognized
(08/01/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for the 11th time. The honor recognizes a district’s outstanding commitment to music education.
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Complete online back-to-school forms now.
(07/30/2025) Families are encouraged to complete the process, now, to ensure access to resources for your student/s leading up to the new school year:
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Apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year
(07/30/2025) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year. A new application must be submitted each year. The enrollment period for the 2025-26 school year begins on August 1, 2025.
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Anoka-Hennepin School Board seats up for election, filing period opens July 29
(07/14/2025) Three seats will be up for election November 4 – districts three, four and six. Community members living within those districts who are interested in serving on the board must file for election between July 29 and August 12 by 5 p.m. Members serve four-year terms.
What is special education?
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The Anoka-Hennepin Special Education department is a team of specialized professionals dedicated to assuring "a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment." Our Special Education department serves a little over 6,000 children who range in age from birth through 21.Each one of our schools serve students with special needs. Most students are served in their neighborhood schools and every effort is made to serve them in the regular classroom setting. For students with unique needs, we have set up specialty programs in various schools across the district to meet these needs.BridgesPathwaysRiver Trail Learning Center
Contact info
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Our mailing address at the Educational Service Center is: 2727 N Ferry St.; Anoka, MN 55303.Reach us by phone at 763-506-1350 or by fax at 763-506-1365.Office hours at the Educational Service Center are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Contact Elementary Director Melissa Hayes at:melissa.hayes@ahschools.us or 763-506-1350.Contact Secondary Director Stacey Dahlby at:stacey.dahlby@ahschools.us or 763-506-1350
Upcoming Events
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August 11, 2025
5:30 PM School Board work session
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August 25, 2025
6:30 PM Regular School Board meeting
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September 1, 2025
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September 2, 2025
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September 3, 2025
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