News and events
December 8, 2024
Upcoming events
December 9th - Late Start 8:30 a.m. with Advisory
December 16th - Late Start 8:30 a.m.
December 23rd - January 1st - No School Winter Break
As a part of the district’s efforts to engage students in the learning process, Anoka Hennepin schools will be giving the Student Engagement Survey again this year in December in grades 9 and 11. Blaine High School teachers will administer this survey during Advisory on December 9th. The survey will be administered online.
Snowdaze Information
Snowdaze Dance Information
When: Friday, January 17th from 7:00-10:00 PM. Entry for the dance closes at 8:30 PM.
Where: BHS Cafeteria
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
Tickets: Tickets will be $15 and available for sale on Monday, January 6th to Friday, January 10th at 2:20 PM – or until we reach capacity. There is a 1000 ticket maximum capacity for the dance.
They will only be available for purchase online through ParentVue/SchoolPay. Students on free and reduced lunch will receive a $10 discount during purchase. There is a 1 ticket limit per student I.D. There will be NO ticket sales at the door of the dance. At 8 AM each day, tickets will go on sale according to the following schedule:
Monday, January 6th tickets will be available exclusively for Seniors.
Tuesday, January 7th tickets will be available for Juniors & Seniors
Wednesday, January 8th tickets will be available for Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors.
Thursday, January 9th all classes are eligible for ticket purchase.
Friday, January 10th, all classes are eligible for ticket purchase. Guest tickets are also available starting this day (see below information about guest tickets)
Click here for directions to purchase a ticket through ParentVue/School Pay
Additional Information - Questions and Answers:
Do I need a student ID?
Yes, a student ID is required as it will be connected to your ticket.
Can I pay with cash?
No, tickets are only available for purchase online through ParentVue/School Pay.
What do I need to get into the dance?
Your School Pay email receipt and student I.D. to get into the dance.
Can I screenshot my School Pay receipt instead of printing it out?
Yes, if it shows your identifying information.
How do I get a guest ticket?
Outside guest students are allowed with a BHS student sponsor who obtains a guest form from our main office. Guest forms will be available in the main office starting Monday, January 6th.
The guest form must be signed by someone from our administration and the guest student's administration.
Guest tickets can be purchased, with a completed guest form, through Student Council Advisors, Jeremy Parker or Chelsey Knealing. Guest tickets are on sale starting Friday, January 10th (if tickets are still available).
Can I resell my ticket?
No. Tickets are non-refundable and you cannot resell them.
Will there be somewhere to store my belongings during the dance?
Yes, there will be a coat/bag check for students to check their coat/personal belongings.
If I have any outstanding detentions can I attend the dance?
No, all detentions must be served. Students with a history of behavioral infractions must speak with their Assistant Principal.
What if I wasn’t able to purchase a ticket because they sold out?
No more tickets will be released due to max capacity fire code.
Spirit Week Info for the week (Dress up themes):
Monday, January 13th: Meme Day
Tuesday, January 14th: Senior Citizen Day
Wednesday, January 15th: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
Thursday, January 16th: Throwback Thursday
Friday, January 17th: Character Day
PSEO: College during High School
Career Center
We hope to see students and families at the Career & College Palooza at Champlin Park High School on Saturday, December 14th. Please learn more about the morning and various offerings here.
Upcoming Late-Start Seminars
Students are invited to register for specific post-secondary planning sessions during our late-start Mondays. A full list of the Trimester 2 Monday Morning Seminar sessions are available here: 2024-2025 Monday Morning Seminars
Military
The ASVAB test will be offered at the Career & College Palooza on December 14th. Interested 10-12th graders should sign up for this free exam in the career center with Ms. Wolfe.
Financial Aid:
Senior families should be able to complete a financial aid application now.
If you’d like help completing the FAFSA or MN Dream Act, please attend the financial aid help event on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00-10:30 at Champlin Park High School. Please create your FSA ID at least 3 days before attending to complete the FAFSA. For more information about financial aid, visit this website.
Job Fair
We had 20+ companies speak with our Blaine High School students about job opportunities. Thank you to the many employers who took time out of their day to share these options with our students. Students who are interested in seeing current job openings are encouraged to check out the Blaine High School Job Board.
Career Events
Students pictured below attended a Monday Morning Seminar featuring an Art Therapist to learn about careers in therapy. Lisa Lonsbury from ArtLabRx shared her story, career information and advice, and opportunities for interested students.
Volunteer news
How to Volunteer with Anoka-Hennepin Schools
We are so happy you’re interested in helping our Bengal community!
Please see below for more information on opportunities and sign-ups.
December 11 & 18 - Registration Help for 2025-26
The BHS Counseling Office needs helping hands to sort papers, stuff folders, and organize papers by advisory teacher for 2025-26 registration. Click below to sign up:
December Fine Arts Performances
Our performing arts students are in need of adult volunteers for choir, orchestra, and theater performances this fall. Are you interested in handing out programs, scanning tickets, assisting with safety and security, concession sales, or 50/50 raffle sales? Please check out these opportunities and click on the links to sign up!
December 13-15 - Madrigal Performances
December 17 - December Orchestra Concert
January 8 - Winter Conference Snack Donations
Trimester 2 conferences are coming up next month, just after winter break. Our teachers always appreciate the generosity of families who donate snacks to fuel them through the evening! Click on the link below to sign up for food, beverage or time donations:
Field Trip Volunteers
Interested in chaperoning a field trip with your student’s class? Please contact me (paula.miller@ahschools.us) and your student’s teacher as soon as possible, and fill out the BHS Volunteer Application so that we can have you ready to go.
Year-Round: Cafeteria Servers
If you would like to help our child nutrition staff with light kitchen duties, please contact paula.miller@ahschools.us to get connected.
Attention Booster Clubs:
Here are some resources for Booster Clubs from Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement.
MANY THANKS!
A huge THANK YOU to our volunteer coaches, fine arts performance volunteers, and those who helped with P.E. padlock collection and distribution!
Our BHS volunteers have given nearly 10,000 hours of their time so far this school year!
BHS Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC): Paula Miller
763-506-6530
Specialty and magnet school options provide family choice in Anoka-Hennepin
Anoka-Hennepin Schools offers 12 schools that provide in-demand educational options such as the arts; science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB).
Specialty and magnet school options are available to all students at no additional cost, designed to provide family choice. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries are eligible to apply to any of the specialty or magnet schools. The magnet schools belong to Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) which provides transportation. Students may join the specialty programs using an in-district transfer process without transportation.
Six sites offer specialty programs, which students can access via in-district transfer; and six sites are magnet schools, available choices for families through the NWSISD. View the full article to learn more about Specialty and Magnet School options available to all families in Anoka-Hennepin Schools.
The specialty and magnet schools are hosting information nights/open houses for parents to learn more about the programs offered. These events range from November - mid January. For specific open house dates and more information on each of the specialty and magnet schools and the application/enrollment process, visit ahschools.us/specialtymagnet.School Board action addresses $26 million budget gap for 2025-26 school year
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board endorsed a $26 million budget reduction and reallocation plan at its November 25 meeting, a decision that completes a process that unfolded over the past several months and allows planning for the 2025-26 school year to remain on schedule.
A number of factors converged in early 2024 that led to the need to reduce district expenditures. Read about the impact to Anoka-Hennepin Schools.
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