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:

Visit ahschools.us
Select “login” from the menu.
Select “family login.”
Proceed to complete back-to-school forms for the 2026-27 school year.

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.

What’s in it for you: 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. Read more about downloading the updated version of ParentVUE.

Questions? Contact your child’s school for assistance.

Apply for educational benefits for the 2026-27 school year

All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2026-27 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.

The enrollment window for the 2026-27 school year begins Aug. 1, 2026.

Although school meals are still available at no cost, your family may still qualify for other educational benefits. If your family needs access to educational benefits available to your student, an application can be completed by visiting ahschools.us/freereduced.

Anoka-Hennepin asks that all families complete an online application to provide additional school funding to support all students in the district. By filling out this application, your school can earn funding and you can save money.

Educational benefits include

Athletics fees: Eligible students may qualify for fees to be waived or reduced.
SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Students may be eligible for discounted fees for academic tests and some lab fees.
Other high school activities: Students may qualify for discounts on speech, debate, theater, band and others.
Additional benefits and cost savings: Summer EBT, Chromebook device protection, Comcast Internet Essentials discount, Amazon Prime membership discounts, discounted bus fares with Metro Transit, Xcel Energy account assistance, discounts at museums and theaters.

Only one application is needed per household. Please contact the child nutrition department with any questions or assistance at 763-506-1240 or staff.CnpEnrollment@ahschools.us.

Free school meals program information

Every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the 2026-27 school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one complete breakfast meal and one complete lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.

Resources

Educational benefits flyer [English]
Educational benefits flyer - Translations
Educational benefits informational video

Special dietary needs

Lactose reduced or soy milk is available to students with a written request from a parent or guardian. This request must be given to the school cafeteria supervisor.

All other diet modifications require a completed diet modification request form signed by a licensed Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Clinical Nurse Practitioner, Osteopathic Dr. (D.O.), a licensed Registered Dietitian (R.D.), or Physicians Assistant (P.A.C.). All diet accommodation requests must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

The form can be found at ahschools.us/services/nutrition. Fax the completed form to the CNP office at 763-506-1253 or mail it to 2727 N Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303. Requests may take up to 10 days to be accommodated.

Visitor information

Anoka-Hennepin Schools utilizes a multi-layered approach to protect the safety of students and staff. Parents, guardians and volunteers are welcome to visit the school, most commonly with a pre-determined appointment. Plan to bring your driver’s license with you when visiting the school or picking up your child. Children are only allowed to visit with or leave school with the parent/guardian or emergency contact provided when each family completes the back to school verification forms.

Safety is our first priority

Anoka-Hennepin’s transportation system is nationally recognized as a leader in the industry with innovative solutions, using the latest technology for bus routing and vehicle tracking. The safety record of our fleet is well above the national average thanks to dedicated, well-trained bus drivers, paraprofessionals, crossing guards, and traffic control staff. Our mission is simple, it’s to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation so when all students arrive at school, they are ready to learn.

Bus information available online starting August 31

Student bus information will be available in ParentVue at the end of August. This information includes the student’s bus route numbers, bus stop locations, and approximate bus arrival times. Please make sure your child knows, or carries this information with them. Keep this information written down at home in case of an emergency. During the year, if significant route changes occur, messaging will be sent via email. ParentVue is updated nightly to reflect the same updates. Posted times are always approximate and subject to change. Everyday, make sure your student is at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick up time.

If you believe the information posted online is incorrect, please update your student’s ridership status and/or alternate address within your child’s online back-to-school forms. You can also verify your student’s bus information at open house or with the main office at your child’s school.

Bus stops

There are more than 8,000 bus stops in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. If everyone had a bus stop at their home, the number of stops would more than triple and the number of school buses needed would dramatically increase, along with the time students would spend on the bus. Bus stops are designed to be collector points for the neighborhood, to safely serve the students in each area, as well as accommodate any students who move in during the course of the school year.

Why aren’t house-stops used for the vast majority of regular transportation students?

There are two primary reasons:

The motoring public is familiar with seeing school buses and anticipates they will slow down and stop at intersections, so they adjust for that practice and are more cautious. The car behind, or approaching the school bus does not anticipate it will stop in the middle of the block. When the bus driver slows mid-block, many motorists try to pass the bus, putting students in serious danger.

Most primary-age student fatalities in the metro area that occurred at the bus stop happened when the bus stopped at the student’s house in the middle of the block. In reviewing the reports, many times the student saw mom or dad, the family dog, or a favorite toy, and ran to it with no regard to traffic around the bus and/or the “danger zone” that surrounds it. Experts have commented that children have a sense of security when they recognize family or familiar objects and all the training they have received on school bus safety is forgotten. Make sure to review school bus safety rules with your child prior, but also frequently, during the school year.

For more information about buses and transportation, visit ahschools.us/transportation

Track your child’s school bus

Anoka-Hennepin families have access to their students’ bus routes through the Versatrans My Stop bus app. The app monitors school bus routes in real-time, and it’s free to use.

While Anoka-Hennepin buses have an excellent on-time performance record, inclement weather, traffic delays, and driver shortages can impact route schedules. The My Stop bus app provides estimated bus arrival times and if a substitute bus is being used on the route.

Go to ahschools.us/transportation to learn more or download the Versatrans My Stop App from the Apple or Android app stores.

Chromebooks/device protection plan

Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.

As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and hundreds of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages. Optional Technology Protection Plans are available to families with students assigned a Chromebook. Families can opt-in when completing their back to school verification, and pay for the coverage in SchoolPay. Visit ahschools.us/TechProtect to learn more.

Student data privacy notice

The Anoka-Hennepin School District utilizes a variety of technology-based systems for the purposes of classroom instruction, assessment, and to perform services such as report cards, transcripts and communications with parents and/or guardians. When contracting with companies, the district carefully examines data security provisions in contracts or agreements as well as the terms of the company’s privacy policy to ensure student data is protected. The safety and security of student data is of utmost importance.

Schools are required to provide annual notice of the technology-based products and services used for curriculum, assessment, or testing purposes, that contain student data elements. The district is also required to provide information about inspecting contracts or receiving further information regarding student data privacy safeguards. Additional information is available at ahschools.us/dataprivacy.

Early childhood screenings

Children from birth through age five who have special needs may be eligible for service through the Anoka-Hennepin Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs. Students may meet criteria in any of the 13 disability areas. All school districts in the state have been mandated to offer educational service to preschool age children (birth to age five) who demonstrate a significant delay in their development. Children who appear to be having difficulty in the areas of development such as communication, cognition, fine or gross motor, or social-emotional and adaptive skills may be eligible for services. Eligibility is determined through an evaluation process that determines the range of the child’s skills. If the child is found eligible, an individual education plan would be developed with family input.

Services birth through age two: Children below the age of three typically receive services in their home or child care setting from a teacher, speech clinician, or an occupational or physical therapist. An Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed from the evaluation results and input from the child’s family. Frequency and the amount of service vary based on the child’s needs and the family schedule.

Services age three through age five: For children over the age of three, a special educational classroom setting or community preschool program is frequently recommended.

Parent support: Parent support groups and parent training groups are offered to families in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Participation is voluntary. These groups offer parents and families the opportunity to meet other families with special needs children and discuss issues that are important or unique to their child’s development.

Contact information:

Help Me Grow (birth to age five referral)

1-866-693-4769

Anoka-Hennepin ECSE office 7

63-433-4800

Immunization information

State law requires proof your student has been immunized

The Minnesota School Immunization Law (MS 121A.11) requires all students to provide proof of vaccine preventable disease immunizations to enroll or remain enrolled in school. There are exceptions to the immunization rules. The state law does allow a process for parents/guardians to file a legal exemption to immunizations for medical reasons or conscientiously held beliefs. The conscientious objection must be notarized and turned in to the student’s Health Service office at his/ her school. The form is available on the district website or from the health service office at your student’s school. More detailed information about immunizations is available in the Anoka-Hennepin School Handbook.

Registration for fall activities and athletics begins Monday, Aug. 3

Registration for fall high school activities and athletics opens on Monday, Aug. 3 and fall sports will begin on Monday, Aug. 17.

If your family needs access to educational benefits, please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application. The enrollment window for the 2026-27 applications for educational benefits begins on Aug. 1. Anoka-Hennepin asks that all families complete an application to provide additional school funding to support all students in the district. By filling out this application, your school can earn funding and you can save money.

View the registration pages:

Promotional graphic for Anoka-Hennepin Schools reading "GET TICKETS NOW" next to a smartphone showing the Bound app interface, with download badges for Google Play and the Apple App Store.

New: Activities and athletics ticketing and scheduling shifts to Bound

This school year, Anoka-Hennepin Schools has partnered with Bound for mobile ticketing and scheduling for activities and athletic events at all five traditional high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids). Fans can purchase tickets online through their respective school’s Bound page or the Bound App and present mobile tickets at the gate.

💻 Visit the district website to learn more about athletics and activities schedules and ticketing.

Community education: extracurricular activities

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education coordinates programs to support students after-school, in the evening and on the weekend. These programs provide fun, hands-on opportunities for youth to meet friends, develop skills and explore new interests.

Elementary enrichment activities and classes: Each elementary school coordinates a variety of classes and activities to enhance your child’s academic and social experiences.

Middle school enrichment activities and athletics: Community Education coordinates classes and athletic programs at each middle school. Athletic programs emphasize skill development, participation, teamwork, leadership, social growth, sportsmanship and respect for others.

Open swim, swim lessons: Roosevelt Community Pool offers swim programs for all ages and skill levels.

Youth service: High school youth service programs provide students with meaningful service opportunities that positively impact the community.

View all opportunities online at discovercommunityed.com or visit the Community Education office at your child's school.

It’s easy to apply online to volunteer!

The online application system is quick and easy to complete, and saves time coordinating our resources - which means that we can spend more time and talent serving our students, staff and schools.Visit ahschools.us/volunteer to find and complete the application form for your school, or to be assigned to a school with a specific need.

All volunteers must complete:

An online volunteer application form.
An online criminal record history release form for each school at which they volunteer.

Special education services are provided for students from birth until their 22nd birthday who have been evaluated and determined as meeting one of the 13 disability categories identified by federal law:

Developmental delays (birth to age seven).
Autism spectrum disorders.
Blind/visually impaired.
Deaf-blind.
Deaf/hard of hearing.
Developmental cognitive disabilities mild-moderate.
Developmental cognitive disabilities moderate-severe.
Emotional or behavioral disorders.
Other health disabilities.
Physically impaired.
Specific learning disabilities.
Speech or language impairments.

The district offers a full continuum of services for students identified as meeting special education criteria. An Individual Education Planning (IEP) meeting is held following a special education evaluation. District staff work with the student’s parents/guardians to determine what goals and objectives are appropriate to meet the child’s needs. The team determines what specialized instruction is required and what related services would be appropriate. Students who are identified as having special education needs will receive instruction from a special education teacher. Some students may require additional support in the area of motor, speech/language, vision or hearing needs.

While the goal is to have students taught in their neighborhood school, it is not always appropriate based on a student's individual needs. Students with specific needs may be placed in a program that best addresses her/his needs. Academic, functional, and behavioral needs addressed in these programs can vary, and can operate in conjunction with general education, with increased mainstreaming as the goal. Some students demonstrate needs that surpass what can be offered at a traditional school/site, and may be serviced at River Trail Learning Center, which is a special education site.

Learn more: ahschools.us/specialeducation