AHS eNewsletter 10/9/2026

October 9th, 2026

October 12th: Regular school day start time. Not a late start.

October 15th & 16th: No school for students - MEA

October 19th: Late start for students.

• School begins for students at 8:00 am.
• Student transportation will operate under normal timelines.
• Students who arrive before 7:50, will be required to stay in the cafeteria, the main lobby, or the library to work on class assignments quietly.

October 26th: Late start for students.

10/19, 10/26, 11/16, 1/25, 2/1, 2/22, 3/1, 4/5, 4/12, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17

11/9, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 2/8, 3/22, 4/19, 5/24

The Anoka Hennepin Online Program application opens on Monday, October 12 for students wishing to add online classes into Trimester 2 or 3. Students may choose to take 1-5 academic classes online each trimester. Any student that would like to take online classes through Anoka Hennepin's Online Learning program, must have a parent/guardian complete the online application. Once the application is submitted, the parent/guardian will receive a link to the Parent Acknowledgement form to the email listed in ParentVUE. This step must be done before the online counselor will schedule students into online classes. Please note: If you are taking online classes Tri 1, do not submit an additional application. Reach out to the online program to adjust your schedule, if needed.

If you have any questions, contact your school counselor. For more information, refer to the online program website

Season starting dates:

Dance Team- Oct 26

Girls Hockey- Nov. 2

Alpine Ski- Nov 9

Nordic Ski Racing- Nov 9

Winter Cheer- Nov 10

Girls Gymnastics- Nov 16

Girls Basketball for Nov 16

Boys Hockey- Nov 16

Boys Basketball- Nov 23

Wrestling- Nov 23

Boys Swim and Dive- Nov 30

Fee Assistance

If your family needs fee assistance, please complete the Educational Benefits Application. For questions regarding reduced fees, contact Cassie Anderson at Cassandra.Anderson@ahschools.us.

Sports Physical Requirement

Before registering, ensure your student has a current sports physical on file. Per Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) rules, a valid physical is required prior to participating in any practice or competition. If your student’s physical is expired—or will expire during the winter season—please schedule an appointment as soon as possible to prevent any delay in participation.

Physical forms can be dropped off at the Activities Office or emailed to Karli Delamarter at Karli.Delamarter@ahschools.us.

Academic & Attendance Eligibility

To remain eligible for athletic participation, all student-athletes must maintain regular school attendance and show adequate progress toward graduation.

Want to join the boys' swimming and diving team? There will be an informational meeting on October 27th from 6-7 pm at Anoka Middle School-Fred Moore campus. Please use door 8.

A month dedicated to applying to college and planning for your next steps after high school. Check here for videos, checklists, events, and other resources to help you plan for your future.

>Free College Application List: A list of where and when students can apply to MN colleges for free.

FAFSA Completion Event, October 13, Andover High School (for seniors)

Financing Your Future Event, October 13, Andover High School (for students 9-12)

Personal Learning Plans: Students can access their digital PLP and complete assigned tasks in Scoir (pronounced Score). Find the Scoir icon from the Rapid Identity screen and you will automatically be logged in to the program. Once in Scoir, students will have several tasks designed to help them discover and research paths that match their talents and passions. The PLP will provide a wealth of resources that can help students discover career paths, gain insights into different industries, and understand the skills required for specific jobs.

Each session is hosted virtually on Zoom, and is interpreted into Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. A live Q&A session is offered. Students who attend are able to enter a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.

Fall 2026 College Planning Series

10/13/2026 at 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/20/2026 at 7pm – FAFSA 101
10/27/2026 at 7pm – Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application 101
11/10/2026 at 7pm – Scholarships 101

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