District Battle of the Books competition
The annual Anoka-Hennepin Battle of the Books competition was held Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Educational Service Center in Anoka.
District Battle of the Books competition
The annual Anoka-Hennepin Battle of the Books competition was held Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Educational Service Center in Anoka.
Providing family choice: Specialty and magnet school options
Anoka-Hennepin offers 12 specialty and magnet schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels and are designed to provide families with additional choices at no cost.
School Spotlight
Jackson Middle School is a specialty school for math and science. Each grade level has integrated learning themes that provide students relevant connections between their classes and science, technology, engineering and math.
School news
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District to host virtual hiring event for Special Education teaching and assistant positions Monday, Aug. 12
(08/08/2024) The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host a virtual Special Education hiring event for teaching and teaching assistant positions from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. The virtual hiring event will be held on Indeed. Schedule an interview online.
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It's more than just free meals! Apply for educational benefits for the 2024-25 school year
(07/26/2024) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year. The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 1, 2024.
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Jackson Middle School students take first and second place at math contest
(05/13/2024) Jackson Middle School (JMS) seventh-grade students Andrew Coan and Patrick Navratil took the top two places in the seventh grade division and they also led the JMS team to capture first place in the St. Cloud State Mathematics Contest held April 11. Sydney Hagel is the third member of the JMS team.
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Middle school programming is under review, your feedback needed
(05/10/2024) The District is conducting a review of middle school programming this spring and summer, a process last undertaken when the district shifted from a semester-model to a trimester-model at the middle school level in 2009.
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District news
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School bus safety poster contest winners recognized
(03/27/2025) The Anoka-Hennepin transportation department held its 30th annual school bus safety poster contest this winter, which began during Winter School Bus Safety Week.The winners were recognized at the district transportation safety committee meeting on March 19.
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Life-saving AED update headed to schools
(03/07/2025) When a person suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), response time to provide care is critical to survival and recovery. Anoka-Hennepin Schools are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators - or AED’s - that provide a level of preparedness to respond to emergencies and save lives.
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Bell time changes planned for secondary schools, special education sites in 2025-26
(03/06/2025) Bell times for the five traditional high schools and eight secondary sites will shift in the 2025-26 school year to prioritize staffing ratios and classroom support as part of a $26 million reduction and reallocation plan approved by the School Board.
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District musicians jam at the annual Middle School Jazz Festival
(03/06/2025) For more than 20 years, middle school students in Anoka-Hennepin have jammed out in a mid-year concert featuring talented musicians and a festive evening at the Middle School Jazz Festival.
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Math, science specialty
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As a math and science specialty school, students engage in science, technology, engineering and math opportunities, which provide relevant connections between classes. NASA report on the Jackson Middle Observatory (JMO).
Frequent contacts
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Main office
763-506-5200
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Absence line
763-506-5206
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Guidance office
763-506-5308
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Health services office
763-506-5204
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Media center
763-506-5205
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Community Education office
763-506-5312
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Principal Joel Young
763-506-5200, joel.young@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [6th Grade] Bill Kron
763-506-5220, bill.kron@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [7th Grade A-L] Camille Mattson
763-506-5249, camille.mattson@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [7th Grade M-Z] Lindsey Oakley
763-506-5200, lindsey.oakley@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [8th Grade A-L] Abbie Watson
763-506-5224, abbie.watson@ahschools.us
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Assistant Principal [8th Grade M-Z] Reham Farid
763-506-5229, reham.farid@ahschools.us
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Apr.14
School Board work session5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Apr.28
Regular School Board meeting6:30 p.m.
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May.5
Regular School Board meeting6:30 p.m.
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May.19
Regular School Board meeting6:30 p.m.
Get to know us
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93% Graduates say
they were prepared
for success
after high school -
300+ High school
elective options -
97% Families agree
they received
high quality education -
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