News and events

April 12, 2026

April 13th - Late Start with Advisory 8:00 am

April 20th - Regular Day

April 21st - ACT Testing

April 27th - Late Start 8:00 am

May 1st - Staff Development - No School

May 4th - Late Start 8:00 am

May 8th - Regular School Day

Blaine High School Activities

Monday Late Start Dates

Anoka-Hennepin District Policy Review Video

Blaine High School Policy Review Slides

Blaine High School will host the ACT (English, Math, Reading, and Science) during the school day on Tuesday, April 21.

• If you have registered to take the test, arrive by 7:30 AM with a photo ID, #2 pencils (no mechanical), and a calculator.

• Students in Grades 9, 10, and 12 (and juniors not testing) will be provided assignments through Google Classroom to complete remotely from home.
• Students who choose to come to school to work independently and complete Google Classroom coursework will be supervised in the cafeteria for a quiet learning environment.
• Students who remain at school following the test will have an opportunity to have lunch in our cafeteria.

Morning and afternoon buses will run at their normal time.

We have some incredible news to share from our latest student engagement survey! When asked the question, "I am hopeful about my future," during our last district student engagement survey, our Bengals are sending a clear message: their optimism is at an all-time high.

Check out this steady climb in our student's confidence over the last several years:

● 2024-25: 3.66 (Our highest yet!)

● 2023-24: 3.64

● 2022-23: 3.59

● 2021-22: 3.56

● 2020-21: 3.51

● 2019-20: 3.58

This upward trend is a testament to our students' resilience and the incredible support from our families and staff. By focusing on personalized learning and building strong relationships, we are helping our students feel ready to take on the world. Thank you for partnering with us to keep this momentum going!

Please congratulate Taison Scofield and Andrew Moline for representing BHS at the MN State Math Competition. Both students performed really well and represented BHS with pride!

Taison claimed 3rd place as an individual overall at the tournament. He also was invited to participate in the Math Bowl against 9 other students. This consisted of 8 questions where students had a range of 45 to 90 seconds to figure out the answer. He only missed one question and tied for 2nd place.

STEP scholarship for any senior who has ever taken a STEP class - due April 17, 2026

Wallin 2-year scholarship - due April 24, 2026

Hennepin Tech scholarship window open. Apply here.
Anoka Ramsey & Anoka Tech scholarship window open. Apply here.

North Hennepin scholarship window open. Apply here.
Minneapolis College scholarship window open. Apply here.

See many more scholarships organized by deadline here!

Discover STEM (open for current 10th & 11th graders with an interest in STEM. These free, interactive summer programs are through the University of Minnesota and free for participants. Learn more here: https://cse.umn.edu/college/k-12-outreach/discover-stem

Discover STEM (open for current 10th & 11th graders with an interest in STEM. These free, interactive summer programs are through the University of Minnesota and free for participants. Learn more here: https://cse.umn.edu/college/k-12-outreach/discover-stem

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY) , a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides academic enrichment programs to advanced learners in grades 1 - 11. Our programs take place at multiple locations in the Twin Cities and there is a residential option for current 8th - 11th grade students to stay in the dorms at Macalester College. Need-based financial aid is available; we encourage all bright and motivated students to apply. This summer we are offering over 100 unique classes in STEM, humanities, and the fine arts, all taught by experienced educators. Small class sizes, field trips, and a focus on experiential learning empowers students to pursue their passions with peers from around the world who share their interests.

West Point Admissions Brief, Saturday, April 18
This is a unique opportunity to learn more about West Point, life as a Cadet, and the application process. Register to reserve your place for this great opportunity to learn more about the Academy, whether it is the right fit, and how you can apply.

Event Details:

● Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

● Time: 11:00 AM

● Location:
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview
Community Program Room
4560 Victoria St N
Shoreview, MN 55126-5800

REGISTER HERE!

Minds Matter, Twin Cities - Opportunity for 9th graders. Applications due May 1.
Applications are now OPEN for high-achieving 9th graders from low-income backgrounds to join Minds Matter Twin Cities, a local chapter of a national college access and success network. Through Minds Matter Twin Cities, students are supported through:

● Mentorship from young professionals, grounded in our research-based college access curriculum.

● Academic enrichment, focused on ACT Prep, writing the personal statement, critical thinking, and math fundamentals

● Two fully funded, rigorous residential pre-college summer programs. All Sophomores are attending the Tufts Pre-College Summer Accelerator together this summer, and Juniors are choosing from amongst our summer program partners based on their academic interests.

The district shared updates with families in September about a calendar change for the 2025-26 school year after the School Board amended it at its regular meeting Aug. 25.

What it means: Students will not attend school on May 1. This will be a professional development day for school staff.

Why it matters: The move was necessary due to support instruction and advanced placement (AP) testing for high school students.

View the district calendar.

Anoka-Hennepin students with a mastery of world languages can use that knowledge to earn special recognitions – World Language Proficiency Certificates or Bilingual/Multilingual Seals.

What are the certificates and seals?: The Minnesota World Language Proficiency Certificate and Bilingual and Multilingual Seals were created by the state of Minnesota as an official recognition of proficiency in a language in addition to English. There are three award levels that denote specific language abilities, and students who prove their proficiency, either through study or as native speakers, will have a notation entered on their high school transcript to reflect their functional abilities in the language.

Additionally, college credit can be awarded to these students who attend or transfer to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and select other post-secondary institutions within three years of graduation from Anoka-Hennepin.

Testing information:

• Thursday, June 11, 2026 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) at the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Service Center. Registration will close on May 8.

Students can take the Bilingual Seal Exams in Arabic, ASL, Mandarin (Simplified), Mandarin (Traditional), English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Spanish.

The testing fees are outlined below:

• Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Simplified), Mandarin (Traditional), Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Spanish: $30

• ASL: $45

• Hebrew: $70

Families who qualify for educational benefits will have a reduced fee applied.

Who can take the exam? Any interested 10th, 11th and 12th grade students can register to take an exam.

Dig deeper: To learn more about this opportunity, see the languages currently available, and register to take an exam, visit ahschools.us/bilingualseal.