Anoka High School

Wishing the absolute best for our graduates! Yesterday, June 1, we celebrated the Class of 2026!

View photos, video and learn more about the Anoka High School graduation ceremony: https://ahs.ahschools.us/about-us/news/article/~board/ahs-news/post/anoka-class-of-2026-confers-589-diplomas-in-traditional-ceremony-at-historic-goodrich-field

The 154th Anoka High School Commencement Exercises will be held Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at Goodrich Field in Anoka. Watch live:

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Over 200 high school students of all abilities gathered at Champlin Park High School (CPHS) for the first-ever Anoka-Hennepin District Unified Track Meet on Thursday, May 21.

Kindness is contagious: CPHS club advisor, Maia Miller, explained, “Students are very passionate about spreading Unified around the district and want other schools to start their own clubs. One of the ways to show them how was to host an event for them to see how amazing, fun, and easy it is.”

The vision comes to life: Student leaders and special education supporters from Anoka-Hennepin high schools were partnered with students with disabilities from their school to accompany them in the events by ensuring school spirit, belonging and participation. About 100 students from CPHS hosted the event, with approximately 30 additional students from Anoka-Hennepin high schools, including Andover, Anoka, Blaine and C**n Rapids.

View the video story from CCX-Media: https://ccxmedia.org/news/champlin-park-hosts-first-of-its-kind-event-to-unify-students/
Background: Champlin Park High School (CPHS) was one of four schools in the state to be named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School in 2024, demonstrating commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 standards of excellence; now there are 14. A Special Olympics Unified Champion School is recognized for its inclusive school climate and sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all student body and staff members.

When it all adds up, Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members are ONE of the many reasons that students achieve, delivering on our promise to educate each student for success.

The connections district staff make with students, families and community members make all the difference, and the work they do today will matter now and well into the future.

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district. Thank you for supporting Anoka-Hennepin Schools in recognizing and celebrating the impact staff members make today, and every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, recognizing the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students. You can join us in honoring, recognizing and celebrating school district staff! Consider a few ideas to show your appreciation:

• Encourage your student to share a handwritten note of appreciation for a staff member that impacts their days at school.

• Consider sending a staff member a simple email message to let them know that their work and the connections they make with your student matters.

• Share a smile, and/or tell a staff member how they make a difference for your student or your family.

• Get involved in your school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and see if there are ways you can volunteer or donate as a token of appreciation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

The numbers are in - and 93.9% graduated from the five traditional high schools in 2025 - the highest rate in Anoka-Hennepin School District history.

Graduation rates for students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District continue to outpace the average for all Minnesota students, increasing by 3.1% for 2025 and graduating 88.7% of all seniors in four-years. Anoka High School turned in a 92.5% graduation rate.

Get the details, read the full story online: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/939-graduated-from-the-five-traditional-high-schools-in-2025-highest-rate-in-district-history

Anoka-Hennepin middle and high schools will host a variety of musicals and theater performances in the coming weeks. The community is welcome to show support for students and enjoy quality entertainment presented by theatre programs April - May.

Additional information and tickets purchases are available online: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/curtains-are-going-up-on-theater-performances-across-the-district

As the Minnesota Senate considers legislation to improve educational outcomes they can refer to the perspectives of two Anoka-Hennepin high school students for inspiration.

Mabel Gauslin, a senior at Anoka High School and Luna Hernandez, a sophomore at C**n Rapids High School were invited to provide testimony to the Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee along with others from across the state. The students were asked to provide comments regarding what they like about school and that every Minnesota school should have it all in three minutes or less. Learn more and watch the students provide testimony: https://bit.ly/4bz17BS

Due to predicted extreme winter weather conditions, the Anoka-Hennepin School District will be closed Sunday, March 15, 2026. The closure impacts weekend activities and facility rentals. This decision has been made for the safety of students, staff and community members as a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Anoka and Hennepin counties. Details: https://bit.ly/3No83sf