AHS eNewsletter 10/14/2026

October 14th, 2026

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 21st: Parent-Teacher Conferences - 4:30pm-6:30pm in the Fieldhouse.

October 26th: Late start for students.

Late Start Schedule for the 26-27 School Year

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

Late Start/Advisement Schedule for the 26-27 School Year

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

As we enter the MEA break, we want to highlight mental wellness and provide contacts for support available both in and out of school. These slides show who to contact during school hours, plus support available 24 hours a day/7 days a week when school is not in session. Our student's social and emotional well being is a top priority and we're thankful to you for partnering with us to be a healthy learning community.

• Anoka County Mobile Crisis Response Service: 763-755-3801.
• Hennepin County Mobile Crisis: 612-596-1223
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 or Chat 988lifeling.org/chat.
• Call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate, physical danger.

Thank you for partnering with us on these critically important matters of mental wellness. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy and happy MEA break.

Our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in-person on October 21 from 4:30-6:30 PM.

All teachers will be in the same locations. Conferences are open house style with no appointments needed. General Education Teachers will be in the Fieldhouse and Special Education Teachers will be in the Library.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

Anoka High School invites military veterans and the larger community to its annual Veterans Day Assembly, Wednesday, November 11th, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Veterans, active and retired, are invited to share a service photograph to be included in a slideshow as part of the assembly. Include the year of Anoka High School graduation, name, rank, service branch, and current location of service, if applicable. Please send this information to Colleen.Neary@ahschools.us

Photos will be accepted through Friday, October 30.

This year's keynote speaker is Mitch Day. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. During his military service, he earned the Ranger Tab, the Combat Action Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal. He later earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 2018. An attorney by background, Mitch is an advisor at Dialect, Inc., a national real estate advisory firm based in Excelsior, where he guides clients through leases, acquisitions, development agreements, and complex transactional due diligence. He also serves as General Counsel for Red Leaf Partners. Mitch and his wife, Katie, live in Excelsior with their son, Warner, and daughter, Avy. (pronounced "AV-ee").

We are excited to have Mr. Day as our speaker this year. Principal Mike Farley, a Navy veteran, will also address students and the wider community. Student Council President Sofia Tudor and National Honor Society President Abi Johnson will make various presentations, informing attendees about the flag, recognizing veterans, and explaining the wreath-laying ceremony. Band, choir, and orchestra ensembles will perform multiple numbers.

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

The Device Protection Plan is available for families only until November 1st. Go to https://www.ahschools.us/domain/502 for more information. Only a few more weeks to take advantage of this plan!

Fall chromebook health check will be starting on Monday, October 19. Please take notice of anything wrong with your device and report it when we visit your classrooms. Bring your chromebook every day so that you are prepared when we visit your classroom.

-The Tech Team

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

Registration Link

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.

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.