Franklin Elementary School

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

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

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education is throwing an epic party for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! 🎉🎶🍕 Join your friends for a massive takeover featuring a DJ , bingo with prizes, and an open gym. When you aren't busy winning or dancing, jump into our hilarious improv workshop.

✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟎. 𝟔-𝟖 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥.
Register at https://bit.ly/4stHb9n.

Calling all future kindergarten families! Elementary schools across the Anoka-Hennepin school district are hosting information nights during the months of March and April and you are invited.

Why it matters: Establishing a connection with students and families provides a foundation for school success. Parents, incoming students and other family members are welcome to attend.

On the agenda: At a Kindergarten Information Night, parents will hear directly from the principal and teachers about what to expect in kindergarten and ask questions to help them prepare. Staff will be present to help with enrollment for those who need to complete that process. Read the full article to see dates and times of events, listed by school: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/kindergarten-information-nights-set-for-anoka-hennepin-elementary-schools

Children must be five years old by Sept. 1, 2026, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Enroll online at ahschools.us/enroll or in-person at a local elementary school.

Questions: Send an email to enrollmentoptions@ahschools or call 763-506-1030.

Kindergarten Information Nights set for Anoka-Hennepin elementary schools Calling all future kindergarten families! Elementary schools across the school district are hosting information nights during the months of March and April and you are invited.

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

The Anoka-Hennepin School District Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will host a parent resource event featuring guest speakers from the school district to inform families about resources available at schools in the district.

📆 When: Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

📍 Where: Anoka-Hennepin Schools Educational Service Center, 2727 N. Ferry Street, Anoka MN 55303 - Erling Johnson rooms

Families of special education students or families considering an Individualized Education Plan for their student are welcome to attend to learn more about:

-504 plans.
-Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
-Special education modifications and accommodations.

The Anoka-Hennepin School District Special Education Advisory Council, SEAC (pronounced "seek") is a partnership between the school district and parents/guardians of Anoka-Hennepin students with disabilities. The SEAC is mandated by the state to advise the District on policy and planning through the Director of Special Education. 🔎 Learn more:

Parent resources - Anoka-Hennepin School District Parent resources - Anoka-Hennepin School District

Due to extreme cold weather conditions, all Anoka-Hennepin schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This decision has been made for the safety of students and staff as an Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Anoka and Hennepin counties until 10 a.m. on Friday. Anoka-Hennepin does not have the option for a late start due to the district’s large and complex transportation system.

As weather conditions are expected to improve, high school afternoon and evening activities may continue beginning at 2:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/3LHGkSy

Anoka-Hennepin Schools will launch updated district and school websites on Thursday, Dec. 18. The change is required by the district’s current website vendor to ensure the platform is technically supported in the new calendar year. This is a renewal of the website contract within the current budget parameters.

What to expect: Updates to websites will be applied Dec. 18 between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Login: 🔐Families will be able to login the same way they have in the past, by clicking the login link in the top right corner of any district or school website, or by visiting ahschools.us/login.

🔖If you need to access your ParentVue account on Thursday, consider bookmarking the A-HConnect login page in the event that district and school websites experience intermittent downtime.

View features and details: https://bit.ly/3MELtL6

📣 Hiring Event set for Tuesday, Oct. 7 📣

🌟 Anoka-Hennepin Schools is hosting a hiring event for Operational and Student Support positions at C**n Rapids High School on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 🌟

✅ Meet hiring managers
✅ Ask questions
✅ Apply on-site
✅ Participate in interviews

Visit this link: https://bit.ly/3K77Yaq or call 763-506-JOBS for more information.

Be informed: Attend and engage at upcoming community meetings Sept. 23-Oct. 8 regarding the Phase 3 budget reduction considerations.

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board values community input to inform decision-making. A presentation will detail the current status of the reduction process and feedback will be collected through a series of public community meetings in addition to an online feedback form.

All sessions will include a short presentation at 6:10 p.m. Residents will then have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to district staff and school board members in attendance. View full details at ahschools.us/budget.