News and events - January 10, 2025
Calendar Reminders
Friday, January 17 - No School - Staff Development Day
Monday, January 20 - No School - MLK Jr Day
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all the students who qualified for the JMS All-School Spelling Bee! The bee will be held on Tuesday, January 14, in the JMS library from 8:30 am until 11:22 am. The winner of our building bee will take a qualifying test in order to move on to the regional spelling bee. Parents of participants are invited to come and cheer on their spellers on Tuesday; sign in at the main entrance.
Spring Musical Auditions
Auditions for the JMS Spring Musical, Alice in Wonderland Jr. are starting soon! If you are interested in acting, singing, dancing, painting, or designing, there is a spot for you. You can pick up an audition packet in the media center or the Community Education office. Anyone interested in joining the cast or crew should attend the first day of auditions on Monday, January 27, after school in the Rebel Cafe.
Young Scientist Roundtable
Topic: Orthopedic foot and ankle innovation: From the NFL to 3D printing
Tuesday, February 4
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Champlin Park High School
STEM Professionals Wanted
As a specialty school for math and science we love to expose our students to real world experiences and STEM careers. If you are willing to come and speak to students about your career or have a connection with a company or organization that focuses on STEM we would love to hear from you. If you are interested in speaking or have any connections please email our curriculum integrator christy.gilbertson@ahschools.us.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Check out these exciting enrichment opportunities available this summer through the Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth!
District hiring event - Jan. 16 at Champlin Park High School
The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for operational and student support positions Thursday, Jan. 16 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Champlin Park High School. The hiring event will take place in the school cafeteria located at 6025 109th Ave. N (Enter Door E4).
Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live and work. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.
Join us to learn about employment opportunities and have a same-day, on-site interview for various positions. Participants are strongly encouraged to begin filling out applications ahead of time at ahschools.us/jobs and come prepared to interview with hiring managers.
What we offer: Eligible employees may enroll in a comprehensive benefits package.
Health, hospitalization, dental insurance.
Life and supplemental life insurance benefits.
Long-term disability plan.
Opportunities to participate in flexible benefits plans such as health savings and dependent/child care savings accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Anoka-Hennepin has employment opportunities for any phase of your work life. Full-time, part-time and substitute positions are available, including flexible weekly schedules with hours ranging from early morning, mid-day, late afternoon or evening opportunities.
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.
Winter weather reminders
Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.
The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:
Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).
District and school websites.
District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.
Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.
Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
24-25 Yearbooks now on sale
Yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year are now on sale.
Books were in high demand last year and sold out quickly, so make sure you reserve yours now!
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