Cyclone Chronicles

August 21: Web Day (7th graders and Web Leaders only)

August 27: Open House 4:30pm - 7:30pm

September 3: 1st day of school - 6th & 7th graders - Picture Day

September 4: 1st day of school - 8th graders - Picture Day

October 11: Picture Retakes

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.

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.

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.

Discounts, benefits and reduced fees available: Families may also apply to receive additional educational benefits, discounts and reduced fees after completing the verification process.

Just a quick reminder about some of our most important student guidelines. Our electronic policy remains the same. There will be no cell phones or ear bud use at all during the school day (including lunches). Students are welcome to come to the office if they need to make a call home.

We will also continue with our NO hats or hoods policy, as this increases engagement in our classrooms, and improves our ability to identify people in our building. Exceptions will be made for religious, ethnic and medical reasons.

Backpacks that carry items to and from school will need to remain in lockers during the school day as they are too big for hall way passages and in classrooms.

The Technology Protection Plan is optional; it is not required, however, by electing not to participate in the Protection Plan, families may be required to reimburse the school district for the replacement or repair of damaged Chromebooks assigned to their student/s. Damaged or broken screens may cost between $100 to $190 depending on parts needed; or the replacement cost for the entire device could be up to $410.

Families can opt-in to the Technology Protection Plan when completing their back to school verification, and pay for the coverage in SchoolPay in Parent Vue.

• The plan cost is $20 per student or $60 per family per school year.

• The Protection Plan is automatically applied to Free and Reduced families.

• The state’s Free School Meals program began in 2023, families will still need to apply to qualify for more educational benefits

• More information can be found on our website here.
• Caring for Technology Devices

Anoka-Hennepin Middle School Attendance Policy at Events:

Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and engaging opportunity for middle school students and families to support our high school-athletes as they perform in football, band, dance and cheer. The following expectations are in place to ensure that all who attend experience a safe, welcoming, and positive environment.

All five Anoka-Hennepin traditional high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids) have made the transition to online ticket sales for athletics and activities events. With the exception of boys and girls hockey, all ticket sales for events hosted by district schools will be online using GoFan Events, the official ticketing system.

Middle School Students:

• Students will be admitted to events with a valid GoFan ticket, and with a valid ID and parent/guardian escort - with a 2:1 ratio of students to adults.

• Unsupervised students will not be permitted entry.

• The student code of conduct for school extends to all Anoka-Hennepin school events. Students running, throwing objects, using profanity, or causing other disruptions will be required to sit with their parent/guardian for the remainder of the game.

• If the student’s parent/guardian is not present, an administrator on duty will call home and escort the students to the front of the gate to wait to be picked up.

• There will be no refunds if a student is removed from the game before its conclusion.

• If a parent/guardian has to be called about a student’s behavior, the student may forfeit their right to attend any future high school events for one calendar year.

• Significant disruptions and policy violations are subject to further disciplinary action.

• Students are not permitted to bring backpacks, footballs, soccer balls, etc. to games. Balls will be confiscated at the gate or by administration if brought to the stadium.

• Students still on campus 15 minutes after the conclusion of a game will not be permitted to return to a game for the remainder of the season.

Middle School Parents/Guardians:

• Do not drop your student off unattended at events. It is expected that parent/guardian supervise their students for the duration of the event. Unsupervised students will be escorted out of the event.

• Please review expectations of behavior with your student(s) before arrival.

• Please make sure your student(s) remains with you for the duration of the event.

• As stated above, please be aware that students still on campus, unsupervised, 15 minutes after the conclusion of an event will not be permitted to attend future events.

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Pay attention to the important information shown on the confirmation screen.

At the event

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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:

• How to Buy Tickets

• How to Use Tickets

• How to Transfer Tickets

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 a parent/guardian. 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

September

Cross Country- Grades 6-8 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday- Starts September 5

Boys Soccer- Grades 6-8 Monday-Thursday- Starts September 9

Girls Soccer- Grades 6-8 Monday-Thursday- Starts September 9

7/8th Girls Volleyball- Grade 7-8 Monday-Thursday- Starts September 9

Girls Tennis- Grades 6-8 Monday-Thursday- Starts September 9

Co-Ed Flag Football- Grades 6-8 Tuesday and Thursday- Starts September 10

October

6th Girls Volleyball- Grade 6 Monday- Thursday Starts October 21

Enrichment

September

D&D Adventure- Grades 6-8 Wednesdays- Starts September 11

October

D&D Mini Campaign- Grades 6-8 Wednesdays- Starts October 23

Fencing- Grades 6-8 Thursdays- Starts October 24

Scholorships available upon request. Contact Stefanie Nelson in Community Eduction