Brookside Elementary School

08/12/2026

Follow this link for an important back to school announcement from our principals Dr. Anissa Cravens & Mr. Jim Potthoff.

The count down is on to Open House which will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd from 4:30-6:30 pm. We can’t wait to see you all soon!

Brookside Elementary news & events

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

07/28/2026

26/27 School Supply List

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

07/20/2026

Families can complete back-to-school forms online.

It’s time to get ready for the upcoming school year! Families may complete back-to-school forms online.

Why it matters: It’s important that each family completes the verification process and the online back-to-school forms before the first day of school. Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student. Even if families’ contact information has not changed, it’s important to log in to access a variety of other student information in the coming weeks, including:
Class schedules and teacher assignments.
Transportation information, if relevant.
Receive additional educational benefits, discounts and reduced fees.
High school students will not be able to enroll in fall activities until the back to school verification process is complete.

Anywhere, on-the-go: Families may complete the verification on their own time, whenever it’s convenient. If you prefer to utilize the ParentVUE mobile app to access your student’s information, please note that the app has been updated.

07/20/2026

If you missed the deadline to order your school supply kit, good news — you still have time! We’ve extended the deadline to August 15 with a Ship-to-Home option.

✅ Kits still include all teacher-requested supplies
✅ Easy online ordering — select your child’s grade and check out
✅ Supplies ship directly to your home
✅ Support our school: Impacks matches the first $5 of each donation
💡Order today so you’re not rushing to stores at the last minute:
👉 https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/brookside-elementary-ramsey-mn

Orders may take up to two weeks to deliver, so be sure to order in time for the start of school!
Simplify your back-to-school prep in just a few clicks.

07/14/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE: Tomorrow is the deadline to order all the school supplies your child needs for the upcoming year in one convenient kit, shipped right to the classroom. You can order here: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/brookside-elementary-ramsey-mn ⏰

If you choose to donate at check out, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5! Donation isn’t required, however.

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!