Rum River Elementary

08/19/2026

🏈 Support Rum River RAFT & Cheer on the Vikings! 💙💛 This weekend!

We're excited to share a special ticket offer from the Minnesota Vikings!

Purchase discounted tickets to the Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens (Preseason) game on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and a portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Rum River Association of Families and Parents (RAFT)!

🎟️ Tickets start at just $22.50 per seat!

Bring your family and friends for an exciting day of football while supporting the programs, events, and opportunities that RAFT provides for Rum River students and staff.

📅 Game: Vikings vs. Ravens
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
💲 Starting at: $22.50 per ticket

Tickets are available while supplies last, so don't wait!

https://am.ticketmaster.com/vikings/promotional-page?id=MTY4Nw==

Thank you for supporting Rum River Elementary and RAFT—we hope to see lots of Rum River families at the game! 💙💛🏈

08/08/2026

A new Enrollment Center is now open to support families new to or interested in enrolling in Anoka-Hennepin Schools!

Families may schedule an appointment or walk-in to:

• Receive support in completing the online registration process
• Receive translation/interpretation assistance
• Complete early childhood screening
• Conduct English Language learner (EL) assessments.
• Apply for free/reduced priced meals and additional resources for eligible families.
•Information on all Community Education programming

Walk-in visits are accepted from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families may contact the Enrollment Center directly to set-up an appointment.

Phone: 763-506-1030
Email: [email protected]
Website: ahschools.us/enroll

Open house events will also be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 3 to ensure families are connected and prepared before the start of the school year.

Families in attendance can try new things to prepare for school:

• Ride a school bus together around the neighborhood.
• Receive backpacks, school supplies and other resources. (Available for families in need.)

Read more: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/enrollment-center-now-open-to-support-families-new-to-or-interested-in-anoka-hennepin-schools

08/01/2026

The back-to-school issue of the FOCUS is provided as a resource to Anoka-Hennepin families to prepare for the upcoming school year, and was sent to all families on Wednesday, July 29. Check it out: https://app.smore.com/n/fq4na

Stay tuned for more back to school information specific from our school in August.

Back to school FOCUS-July 29, 2026

07/31/2026

We hope you’re enjoying your summer! If you’d like to spend more time with your family, and less time shopping from store to store, be sure to order your student’s school supply kit before August 15!

🎉 Limited time offer: deadline is August 15

🎉 Each supply kit is tailored to your child’s upcoming grade. Save hours of shopping!

🎉 These kits are teacher-approved: get exactly what your teacher requested

🎉 Impacks will be matching the first $5 of each donation made at check-out!

🎉 Impacks will ship kits directly to the families

Order here: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/rum-river-elementary-andover-mn

07/28/2026

Find your future at Anoka-Hennepin! Join us for a Summer Hiring Event on Thursday, July 30.

📆 Thursday, July 30, 2026
⏰ 1 - 5 p.m.
🏫 Educational Service Center in Anoka

District representatives will be conducting interviews and making tentative job offers at the event. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SReZAE

07/22/2026

Hello Families!
If you haven't started our Rum River Summer Reading & Math Challenge it's not too late! You could earn a prize! Check out this link below for the SUMMER MATH/READING CHALLENGE for online directions and activities.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ODQ9Gxvf865kGQj2Tq4OB_s5XrXVf6JmmW1PCHgnVJw/present?slide=id.g80a5d693de_0_0

07/18/2026

Don't sleep on this! ⏰ The Early Bird special for our 4th Annual Rum River Golf Classic is STILL live—but the clock is ticking!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 20th, grab your crew, and get ready for an epic day on the green. ⛳🏆 High stakes, great company, and the best deals are waiting for those who act fast.
👇 Secure your spot before the price goes up!

Registration - 4th Annual Rum River Elementary Golf Classic

07/11/2026

District staff are preparing to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year. Back to school information is now available on the district website at ahschools.us/bts - including open house dates, school supply lists, dates for class photos and conferences - and more!