School news
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STEP Open House set for Monday, Dec. 9
(11/12/2024) Anoka-Hennepin's Secondary, Technical Education Program (S.T.E.P.) is hosting an open house on Monday, Dec. 9 from 3-6 p.m. for current students in grades 9, 10 and 11. The open house will be held at the S.T.E.P. campus at 1353 West Highway 10 on the campus of Anoka Technical College.
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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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Superintendent Cory McIntyre visits STEP for roundtable discussion
(02/16/2024) On Feb. 9, Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre facilitated a conversation with students at the Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) for the fifth of several scheduled student roundtable discussions throughout the district.
STEP in the news
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Various articles from local media about STEP:
- February 19, 2021 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP students earn professional IT certifications
- October 9, 2020 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Nursing students in the district’s Secondary Technical Education Program use COVID-19 as learning tool
- May 28, 2020 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) celebrates 20 years of partnership, success
- May 8, 2020 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Culinary teacher Jamie Peterson performing live cooking demonstrations for STEP students
- October 11, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): Jessica Lipa, Anoka-Hennepin’s director of career and technical education, earns state award
- September 27, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP teacher Steven Yeager earns ‘Innovation in Music Education Award’ from Slam Academy
- May 9, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP graduate Ben Fluth living his professional dream at 35,000-feet
- March 7, 2019 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools): STEP law enforcement students get visit from Minneapolis police mounted patrol officers, horses
STEP e-newsletter - November 2024
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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
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