Rum River Elementary

10/08/2026

🍁🍂 Cooler fall weather and even cooler youth activities! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a variety of enrichment classes and recreational activities for students. Classes are offered after school, in the evening and over the weekend. See what’s available: https://app.smore.com/n/1a8uz.

10/08/2026

Friday, October 9th, is Hats for Hunger Day! Bring $1 to wear your hat all day. Money collected goes to buy the ingredients for our Rum River Against Hunger packing day in May!

10/08/2026

Superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Greg Cole, has a background in teaching. ICYMI: He also writes regular columns for parents of students!

"As your new superintendent, I want parents and guardians to know that we should do as much as we can together to make school fun and meaningful for your student.

The research is clear that possibly the best thing students can do to increase their confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve their engagement in ANY class is to be an active reader. Reading anything fun each day is the best way to start.

Reading is weightlifting for the brain. It is a powerful activity that only requires a library card and books that are fun to read and easy to see lying around in your home.

You don’t need to start with the classics. Keep it fun and give it time. If your child hasn’t been a reader until now, that’s okay. Like many things, changing habits takes time. Small actions, taken each day, have a profound effect over time."

Read the full column and his invitation to families for this school year:

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.

10/06/2026

Family representation is needed at Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels - including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities. The focus of meetings is driven by parents' interests and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

👋 Join SEAC for its first meeting of the year this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center in Anoka.

❓What it is: SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is comprised of parents/guardians of students in the district who receive Special Education services.

🩷 Why it matters: The intent of SEAC is to advise the school district on parent involvement, current issues, program development and established department priorities. The council serves as a resource and an advisory council for special education programs in the district.

View the full schedule of meetings for the year and how to get involved:

The focus and work of the group is driven by parents' interest in projects and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

09/29/2026

🍎 Adopt-A-Teacher, Grade, or Staff Group! (2026–2027)
A small act of kindness goes a long way. Let's come together as a community to bring smiles, encouragement, and joy to the amazing teachers and staff at Rum River Elementary School this year! We look forward to having an amazing year together!
🌟 How It Works
You can choose to adopt:
Entire Grade Level(s)
Staff Groups (Specialty teachers, SPED, Paras, Office Staff, Lunchroom crew, Custodians, and more!)
📝 How to Sign Up
Choose one of the two easy ways to get involved before the deadline on October 9th:
Paper Form: Fill out and return the flier that went home in the Wednesday folders on Sept 16th.
Email: Send a message directly to [email protected].
If signing up via email, please make sure to include:
Your name, phone number, and email address
Your student's name and grade
The specific teacher, grade, or staff group you would love to adopt
❓ Questions?
Have any questions before signing up? Email [email protected], and we will be happy to help. We look forward to having an amazing year!

09/26/2026

We celebrated Homecoming with the

09/25/2026

Welcome, new Rum River Staff Members!
Annette Grabowska - School Office Supervisor
Justin Bourgoine - Grade 3 Teacher
Parker Lenz - Behavior Support Teacher
Heather Scheer - Technology Paraprofessional
Anne Mattis - Art Teacher
Mary Scheetz - Grade 4 Teacher
Nikki Hruby - Reading Corps Tutor
Theresa Davis - Elementary Paraprofessional
Brooke Waalen - Student Teacher
Adam Klingelhoets - PE Teacher
Tyler Smith - Behavior Support Teacher
Karyn Meier - Special Education Administrator
Hilary Buelow - Music Teacher

09/22/2026

Join us for soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. After school on Tuesdays starting September 29. Grades K-5. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4AeBuRf.

09/17/2026

Try something new! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a variety of enrichment classes and recreational activities for students. Classes are offered after school, in the evening and over the weekend. See what’s available: https://app.smore.com/n/e367n.

09/16/2026

🏈 Special Minnesota Vikings Ticket Offer! 💜💛

We’re excited to share a special Minnesota Vikings ticket offer for upcoming home games against the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins!

A limited number of Upper Level (300 Level) end zone and corner tickets are available at a special discounted price:

🏟️ Regular Price: $90.50
🎟️ Special Price: $72.50
💰 Savings: $18 per ticket!

Even better, tickets purchased through this offer have significantly reduced fees — just $2.50 per ticket. For example, a $100 ticket would be only $102.50 total with the ticket fee.

Thank you to the Minnesota Vikings for extending this special opportunity to our community! 💜🏈💛

https://am.ticketmaster.com/vikings/promotional-page?id=MTg0Mw==