News and events October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026

October 15-16: No School- MEA/Fall Break

October 21: Lifetouch School Picture Retakes (Grades 9-11)

October 22: Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 3: No School- Staff Professional Development

December 3: Last day of Trimester 1

December 4: No School- Grading Day

December 7: No School- Professional Development

CRHS will have a Late Start Monday morning this Monday (10/5). Below are some important details about Late Start Monday mornings at CRHS:

• Buses and transportation run normally on Late Start mornings. However, students who drive or get a ride do not have to be at school until their classes begin at 8:00am.

• Please allow extra time if arriving after 7:40am as traffic is often heavy due to CRMS arrival around the same time.

• Students who arrive early may complete homework, study, or socialize before school in supervised locations until class starts at 8:00am.

• After 7:30am, students may only enter through Door 1.

CRHS will have Late Start Mondays mornings on 10/19, 10/26, 11/9, and 11/16.

Anoka-Hennepin Schools are committed to creating experiences that showcase the talents of student-athletes in an environment that promotes healthy competition. These guidelines create clear, consistent expectations to ensure a fun, safe, and positive environment for all students, families, staff and spectators.

As your family makes a plan to attend school events, keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Purchasing event tickets

• Save time and avoid long lines and purchase your tickets online by clicking here.

• Event entrance overview and expectations

• Bring student IDs and allow extra time for admission and entry. Only students from the host and visiting schools are welcome to attend and are required to show a student ID- this is a firm expectation, no student ID, no entry. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must be accompanied by an adult chaperone or they will be denied entrance.

• Entrance expectations- Football Games

• Only students from CRHS and the opponent's school will be allowed into the game.

• CRHS students must enter through the student gate on the East end of the stadium and have a student ID ready to show at entry.

• Elementary and middle school students must enter through the Main Gate and be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

• Spectators will be admitted through the end of the first half and no spectators will be allowed entry after the start of the second half.

• Plan for parent/guardian chaperones in accordance with district guidelines to monitor student activity and behavior.

• The student-to-adult chaperone ratio is 2:1 for middle and elementary school students.

• Adult chaperones are expected to monitor their student’s behavior and cannot leave the stadium without their students- all middle school students must sit with their parents/chaperones. Adult chaperones and students who are unable to follow these guidelines may be asked to leave the facility.

• Get behind your team!

• Spectators are expected to view the event in the appropriate designated seating area.

• Students are expected to be supporting their classmates during events from the stands and not wandering in or around the event (e.g. behind bleachers, Fieldhouse, Mezzanine, etc). Of course students are allowed to purchase snacks from the concession stands but are expected to return to the stands immediately afterwards.

• Leave extra items at home or in your vehicle.

• Backpacks, large bags/purses and outside food or drink (if concessions are sold on-site) are not allowed and school staff will not supervise or hold belongings.

• Anoka-Hennepin prohibits weapons, alcoholic beverages, e-cigarettes / vaping, tobacco products and controlled substances.

• Powders and/or airborne irritants prohibited

• Students who introduce baby powder or other airborne irritants at events will be removed from the activity and are subject to disciplinary action consistent with district policy. Powders are a health risk and they are prohibited at all events.

• Students must have a scheduled ride or exit the grounds at the conclusion of the event.

• Spectators who are unwilling or unable to follow the rules, regulations, or directions from event staff may be asked to leave the event and not be refunded.

As we turn the calendar to October, it's a great time to check in with your student about their classes and progress. Here are a few helpful questions you could ask your child to get more information and review their attendance and grades in ParentVue or StudentVue.

Check-in Questions

• How is your attendance? Do you have any unexcused absences or tardies?
• Tell me about your grades and assignments so far. Do you have any missing assignments or assessments? Any upcoming assignments, projects, or assessments that are important?
• Are there any questions or issues where you could use help from your teacher?

Your child’s school pictures are now available! To review them, please follow these steps:

• To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. You'll need your student’s ID number to access their photos.
• If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.

Student parking permits for the CRHS parking lot are available for purchase now! Parking permits are sold on a first come, first served basis while available for $35.00 per trimester or $105.00 for the 2026-27 school year. As always, please remember that all outstanding fines and fees must be paid before a permit can be issued.

Parking permits are purchasable in-person at the CRHS Finance Office located in the Main Office or online via School Pay/Parent Vue. Please have your vehicle/s license plate number(s) handy when purchasing your permit as this is required information. All online purchases require students to pick up their permits from the Finance Office once school starts. Students that do not purchase a valid parking permit but drive and park at school on an occasional basis can purchase a daily parking pass for $2.00 from the Finance Office to prevent a violation.

A list of parking rules and regulations is available from the Finance Office. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Matthews at the CRHS Main Office Office, by email at lana.matthews@ahschools.us or by phone 763-506-7302

Students now can access their digital Personal Learning Plan in Scoir (pronounced score) and are encouraged to utilize time during late-starts Mondays throughout the calendar year to complete this important work. Once a student is logged into Coon Rapids High School, they can find the Scoir icon on the Rapid Identity screen and will have several tasks assigned to help them discover and research paths that match their talents and passions. PLPs will provide a wealth of resources that can assist students in discovering career paths, gaining insights into different industries, and understanding the skills required for specific jobs. Ultimately, the PLP is designed to help students plan for their futures so they are prepared to achieve their goals.

Please check in with your student about their PLP and the progress they are making. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn alongside your student and have important conversations about future planning so you can best support them in this process.

Credit Check & Graduation

Students are encouraged to check their Course History”and review their credits and required classes for graduation. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor for more information or support.

Credit Recovery Sign Up

If you need to make up credits to get back on track for graduation, connect with your counselor about Credit Recovery. Credit Recovery is a great opportunity to earn missed credits and is available after school on Wednesdays. See your counselor as soon as possible to get registered and confirm the courses you need to take!

Click on the button below to check out the CRHS Activities running this week. We'd love to see you come out and support Cardinal Nation!

HOSA: Future Health Professionals, for the second consecutive year, is hosting their Coins for Cancer event fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Each 1st-hour (that requests a bag from Mrs. Yankovec, @Katie.Yankovec@ahschools.us) competes to win a donut party sponsored by Mr. Pena. Here’s the 2 ways students can contribute towards their class & donate to this fundraiser:

1: Students/teachers may bring money (coins or cash) and deposit it into the pink Breast Cancer Awareness bag inside of their 1st hour class.

2: Students/teachers may donate online through the QR Code posted above, and email coonrapidshosa5@gmail.com with 1) proof/screenshot of the donation & 2) the name of the 1st hour class teacher. **Please note that online donations have a minimum of $5.

Please double check that your class is participating before donating. 1st-hour teachers must either request a donation bag from Mrs. Yankovec OR email that the class will only be doing online donations if the class is participating in the fundraiser.

Even if your class is not participating, consider donating! Every donation, big or small, can help make a difference. Let’s come together to make an impact, spread awareness, and support those affected by breast cancer!

Students need to attend school to achieve in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools aims to share attendance and resources and tips with families to support student success.

Every day counts: Research shows that missing 10 percent of school negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month! (Attendance Works.) District student services staff and attendance secretaries at each school may reach out to families throughout the school year if your student is at risk of truancy.

Why it matters: The more involved students are in school, the more likely they are to enjoy and want to attend school. Students who attend school 95% of the time are:

• More likely to be on track to graduate on time.
• Do better in reading and math.
• Are less likely to fail a class.
• Are more likely to have the credits needed to graduate.

Families can make a difference: We can all work together to support students. Consider how you can help your student attend to achieve!

• Teach your child to organize their clothes, lunch and books for school the night before, so they are prepared in the morning.
• Encourage your child to participate in before- or after-school activities. Students who are involved at school usually enjoy school more and are more likely to want to attend each day.
• Schedule non-emergency health and dental appointments outside of school hours; and schedule vacations for days your children don’t have school.
• If you know your child needs to miss school, contact the office as soon as possible to coordinate plans as soon as possible.