Anoka High School's Maddy Freking was named the Star Tribune's inaugural All-Minnesota Player of the Year in flag football. Read more about Freking, who will attend the University of St. Thomas next fall and play softball. startribune.com/maddy-freking-…

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the district will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. #AHSchools wishes students and their families a safe and happy holiday.

Each year, Anoka-Hennepin’s Compass Program hosts a financial literacy simulation that engages and teaches students about real-life financial situations, helping them better understand decision-making and responsibility. Learn more: bit.ly/4eGUVYn

Eight Anoka-Hennepin students took first place, and one placed second in the 2025 Minnesota Bus Safety Poster Contest. All students have been invited to attend a Minnesota Twins to be recognized for their outstanding work. Learn more: bit.ly/4kjF6rG

🍎🚌 Join Our Team! #AHSchools is hosting a Summer Hiring Event on Thursday, July 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the ESC in Anoka. We have full-time, part-time, and substitute positions with flexible schedules to fit your life! More details: bit.ly/4ljzBKS

ICYMI: #AHSchools sends a monthly district e-newsletter to all families, the FOCUS. Check out the latest issue for July online: secure.smore.com/n/1k0p5

Crooked Lake Elementary School teachers and staff prepare students with lifelong learning skills to achieve their personal best for success, today and in the future. Learn more in the School Spotlight: youtu.be/CRJ-8L9rGiw

📬 Watch your mailbox for the latest issue of the print FOCUS newsletter, which features news from around the district and the numerous accomplishments from district students and staff at ahschools.us/focus.

2025 Champlin Park High graduate Brent Solomon was selected with the 109th pick in the 4th round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He is the first CPHS alum to be drafted by an NHL team. Learn more: youtu.be/Hslt8bO6bFo

Congrats to Christopher Nelson of Anoka Middle School for the Arts recently received the Assistant Principal of the Year award in the Hennepin division of the Minnesota Association for Secondary School Principals! #AHSchools

🍎🚌 Join Our Team! #AHSchools is hosting a Summer Hiring Event on Thursday, July 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the ESC in Anoka. We have full-time, part-time, and substitute positions with flexible schedules to fit your life! More details: bit.ly/4ljzBKS

Madison Elementary School is a small, neighborhood school located in the heart of Blaine, serving 400 students in kindergarten through fifth-grade. The school has a rich history of academic achievement and growth for all students. Watch the School Spotlight video to learn more.

Andover High School graduate Jaxon Knutson and Champlin Park High School graduate Noah Johnson have earned College-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Learn more: bit.ly/4o7R5fb

Registration for high school fall athletics and activities begins on August 1 and practices begin on August 11. Make a plan to complete your student's back-to-school verification by logging in to ParentVue. This step must be completed before registering for a sport or activity.

All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year. Although school meals are still free, your family may still qualify for other educational benefits youtu.be/5Dp_WnUYCqw. Learn more: bit.ly/4ogvam3

📚 At Andover Elementary School, principal Mark VanVoorhis and media specialist Kari Ecklund turned a water cooler conversation into reality by opening the school library on Wednesdays so reading and learning can continue throughout the summer. Learn more: bit.ly/3HaNEUt

You can make a difference! #AHSchools is 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: bit.ly/4lfKs7K

Bethany Brunsell, a 1994 graduate of Blaine High School, was named the first female fire chief for the City of Golden Valley in March 2024, becoming one of just three female fire chiefs in the state. Learn more about Brunsell's path to leadership: bit.ly/4lk3ryb

💼 🍎 Now hiring Special Education Paras and Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. You can make a difference. Work at Anoka-Hennepin Schools! 📅 Virtual Interviews: Tuesday, August 12 and Friday, August 15 ✅ Sign up for an interview: events.indeed.com/event/8d5997ab…

🍎 The 2025-26 school year begins on Tuesday, Sept. 2 📚 ✏️ 🖍️ Get all of your back-to-school information, including supply lists, open house dates, educational benefits, and more at ahschools.us/bts