Jefferson Elementary

08/26/2026

Ready to enroll? We’re here to help — whether you’re brand new to the district or exploring options for your child.

The new Enrollment Center is now open and hosting a special open house event TODAY from 3-7 p.m. Get support and resources at 2727 N. Ferry Street in Anoka.

08/24/2026

Our team is standing ready to help prepare for the upcoming school year and learn more about school options in Blaine and Ham Lake.

Families NEW to Anoka-Hennepin School District and schools in Blaine and Ham Lake can read more about getting started and the enrollment support available for families: https://bit.ly/AHSchoolsEnroll2026

RETURNING families can prepare for the new school year by completing back-to-school forms online. Details: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/complete-back-to-school-forms-now

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

08/04/2026

✨For the new school year, teachers at Jefferson Elementary will enjoy a refreshed space to recharge, thanks to colleagues’ winning contest entry for the national Walmart and Crayola Teacher Lounge Makeover sweepstakes. ✨

First-grade teacher Michelle Schreck was notified that her sweepstakes entry for Jefferson Elementary School won and was accepted in the spring of 2026. The refreshed space was unveiled July 29.

By the numbers, check out how the space will make an impact for staff members at the school:

$4,000: Value of the lounge makeover prize and donated materials.

$2,500: Additional direct cash grant presented to Jefferson Elementary by Walmart.

$1,000 in Crayola art and school supplies.

Two: Days spent by Walmart volunteers helping build, paint and assemble the new lounge space on-site.

Read the full story: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/jefferson-elementary-unveils-staff-lounge-makeover-thanks-to-first-grade-teacher-walmart-and-crayola

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

07/28/2026

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

07/11/2026

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!

05/08/2026

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

05/06/2026

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

05/05/2026

Each day, approximately 8,000 Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members work to make an impact on nearly 37,000 students! There are a lot of numbers that go into the work that is accomplished across the district:

•Supporting learning at 47 schools.
•Serving 13 communities with over 253,222 residents.
•Over 3,290 graduated in 2025.
•27,500 lunches served daily.
•35,000 miles traveled by school transportation each day.

…are just some of the MANY numbers we have been accounting for.

Our school district may have the most students, or the most staff - but only ONE number matters: Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members are the ONE that prepare students for life.

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, celebrating the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students. View the video appreciation message for Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members.

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