Back-to-school

August 27, 2026

Parents will learn who their child’s teacher will be by logging into ParentVUE or by using the ParentVue App. These placements are now available.

We are still planning to mail an envelope of information to all kindergarten families like we have done in the past. Included in the envelope will be: class placement, the first week of school schedule, color coded name tags, as well as other information. Please have your kindergartner wear the color coded name tag the first two weeks of school.

Open House for students in grades K-5 will be held on September 2, 2026 from 4-6 PM. Things to do while at open house:

• Find your classroom, meet your teacher & Andover Elementary Staff.

• Receive Open House folder with forms to complete and return on the first day of school.

• Take a tour of the school.

Grades K-5 school supply list: https://www.ahschools.us/Page/40810

Make a plan to complete your student’s annual back-to-school verification, now.

Why it matters: Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student.

Family deadlines: It’s important that each family completes the verification process before the first day of school. Verification is easy to do online, on your own time, whenever it’s convenient.

• 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, attendance, school handbooks, progress reports and grades for middle and high school students.
  
  

• High school students will not be able to enroll in fall activities until the back to school verification process is complete.

Email 506help@ahschools.us or call 763-506-HELP for assistance.

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 free, 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: 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 2025-2026 school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one 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 [Spanish]

• Educational benefits informational video

Coyote Spirit Shop - Open 24/7

You may purchase school spirit wear any time by visiting:

Andover Elementary Coyote Spirit Shop

Andover Elementary School Open House-

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM

District Closed Labor Day- Tuesday, September 7th

First Day of School for Students in Grades- 1-5 -

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

First Day of School for Kindergarten Students - Please see the schedule inside packet that was mailed to your home.

Picture Day- Tuesday, September 22, 2026