Backpack Online - August 12, 2024
The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host a virtual Special Education hiring event for teaching and teaching assistant positions from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. Schedule an interview online.
Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.
Anoka-Hennepin has employment opportunities for any phase of your work life. Full-time, part-time and substitute positions are available.
Join us to learn more about Special Education teaching and teaching assistant (para) opportunities available in Anoka-Hennepin for the 2024-25 school year. Job seekers will also be able to meet with district Special Education administrators and hiring managers.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live, work, learn and play. Join us Monday, Aug. 12 to learn more about Special Education employment opportunities and find a role that fits your skills and interests.
Everyone plays a role in student achievement; help your community succeed by applying today.
Visit ahschools.us/jobs or call 763-506-JOBS for more information.
Families are required to update emergency contact information and review school policies each year
Make a plan to complete your student’s back-to-school verification, now. Families may complete the verification online by logging into A-HConnect.
Why it matters: Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student.
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.
Login details: Visit A-HConnect to complete your student’s back-to-school forms for the upcoming school year.
- Parents/guardians can access back-to-school forms by clicking the lock icon and “Login” at the top right corner of any district or school website.
- Then, select, "My Student Information."
- Next, choose “Online registration.”
- Select “Back-to-school annual verification.”
- View the tip sheet for directions.
If you need help finding your login/password, email 506help@ahschools.us or call 763-506-HELP for assistance.
Middle and high school families: Back-to-school verification also includes the option to enroll in an optional protection plan for district-issued Chromebooks, which are assigned to students in grades 6-12 to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning. Visit ahschools.us/techprotect to learn more.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools transportation safety coordinator Jeff Mueller has been named the 2024 Minnesota Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Administrator of the Year.
🏆 About the award: The award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies outstanding qualities that support and further the mission of MAPT. Mueller was recognized at the MAPT annual Train the Trainer seminar held July 22-24 in St. Cloud.
🚌 A lifetime of service: With over 40 years in the student transportation industry, Mueller has spent 25 years as the transportation safety coordinator for Anoka-Hennepin Schools. Mueller is responsible for providing safety and health leadership, communication, training and curriculum related to transportation safety districtwide and hires, retains and supervises over 300 employees including paraeducators, crossing guards and traffic control staff.
He also coordinates the annual School Bus Safety Poster Contest in the district, promoting school bus safety and allowing students to showcase their creativity and perspective with transportation safety.
Mueller has been involved with the Minnesota Train the Trainer seminars for 31 years serving as senior staff, past director, presenter and committee member and has also been a long-standing member of the Minnesota State School Bus Safety Road-e-o Committee serving as the co-director and director of the event.
New this school year, Anoka-Hennepin Schools has partnered with GoFan for mobile ticketing for 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 GoFan page, the GoFan App or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay.
The new ticketing partner allows both schools and visitors a more efficient, professional ticketing experience. Buying tickets online allows fans to access and share tickets easily by email or text without standing in line. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to reaching the facility, however credit card payments will be accepted on site.
Pricing
- Adult (18-59) tickets for athletic events are $10 and students (K-12) are $5.
- Adults 60 and older receive free admission to regular season events. Please be aware that this does not apply to section or state tournament events.
Before the event
- PURCHASE your tickets online, via your computer, smartphone or other mobile device using the GoFan Mobile App (available on Google Play and the App Store.
- Once you purchase your ticket online, you will get an order confirmation email and click on the "VIEW TICKET" on your mobile device. This can also be done on the app.
- Pay attention to the important information shown on the confirmation screen.
At the event
- Prior to arriving at the gate, access your confirmation email or view the ticket in the mobile app and click on "VIEW TICKET" on your mobile device.
- Show your mobile device to gate personnel, who will validate your admission ticket.
- DO NOT validate your ticket before arriving at the gate. A staff member will validate your ticket. If you validate your ticket in advance, you may need to purchase another ticket.
- Tickets CANNOT be printed. You must use your mobile device to access your ticket(s).
Visit the GoFan How To Guide to access videos for assistance, or visit the links below:
Students from the hosting and visiting schools must be prepared to show student identification at events and middle school students and younger must be accompanied and supervised by an adult chaperone. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must also be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Ticket information for each school can be found at the following websites:
- Andover High School: ahschools.us/huskytickets
- Anoka High School: ahschools.us/tornadotickets
- Blaine High School: ahschools.us/bhstickets
- Champlin Park High School: ahschools.us/cphstickets
- Coon Rapids High School: ahschools.us/crhstickets
Students in Anoka-Hennepin high schools have built sheds and chicken coops, which are now open for bidding on the district auction website. Career pathways programs in district high schools provide students with hands-on learning opportunities to explore construction and trades work. The sale of these student-built items covers the cost of materials and supports future learning opportunities. View the sheds and chicken coops to consider supporting with your bid.