News and events

November 13, 2022

November 14th - Late Start 8:30 am

November 21st - Regular Start Time 7:40 am

November 23rd - No School

November 24th and 25th - No School - District Closed

November 28th - Regular Start Time 7:40 am

December 1st - Last day of the Trimester

December 2nd - No School - Staff Planning

December 5th - No School - Staff Development

Trimester 2 parking permits will be on sale on the following dates:

Seniors - Wednesday, November 16th at 8:00 AM

Juniors - Thursday, November 17th at 8:00 AM

Sophomores - Friday, November 18th at 8:00 AM

Parking permits are $35 and must be purchased online via SchoolPay. Permits can be picked up in the Activities Office before or after school during the week of November 28th. Please stop into the Activities Office with any questions.

Watch the October student of the month video here.

Students should review their trimester 2 schedule for holes or errors. If there is a need to make a schedule change/addition, please fill out the schedule change request form by December 1st. QR code and link below.

Schedule Change Request form

The Anoka-Hennepin Career and College Specialists are excited to be hosting our first annual Education, Employment, and Enlistment Palooza on Saturday, December 10 from 8:00-11:15 a.m. This event will highlight a variety of career and college planning options for students and families. The format will include a mix of scheduled sessions and open fair times.

Schedule

Session Descriptions

Colleges/Military Branches Attending

Employers Attending

Scholarship/Gap Year Organizations Attending

Apparel and Design Competition
Are you currently high school or college students? Do you like being creative? If so, the Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design (ARMD) Program at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites you to enter the 2023 ARMD Program Design Contest for Reusable Bag Graphic. Get that creative mind going and enter today! See here for more information and apply by April 17, 2023.

Senior College Readiness Event at Concordia St. Paul
Date: Friday, November 18
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Who: Seniors in high school or first-generation students who are in the college search
process and want more assistance on next steps.
Where: In person, at CSP!
What: The event will begin with a 25-min presentation and follow with a one-hour
campus tour. Students will have the opportunity to interact with current students as well.

Students and families can register here.

Interested in ROTC?
Below are a few important scholarship packet deadlines for students wanting to receive an Army ROTC National Scholarship and start college in the fall of 2023.

There are only two remaining boards this year, Jan. 23-27, 2023, and Mar. 13-17, 2023.

To compete for the January board, completed applications, interview, and documents must be submitted no later than January 13, 2023 via (website)

To compete for the March board, completed applications are due no later than March 6, 2023.

For more information on the 4-Year High School Scholarship Application see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV_kgAj98HE

The University of Minnesota Army ROTC program is hosting an Open House on November 16, 2022, from 4:30-6:30 pm. It is an opportunity to meet with current students, professors, and participate/observe ROTC training. The event flyer is attached. All are welcome, and please RSVP for food coordination/planning.

Our Summer 2022 Newsletter is also linked, which highlights the great accomplishments of our Cadets (freshman through seniors) and Alumni of the program over the past few months. It also provides details on upcoming events and leadership opportunities that your students or faculty may be interested in. See: https://arotc.umn.edu/sites/arotc.dl.umn.edu/files/media/newsletter_summer_2022.pdf

Grant J. Collinge, 2LT

Scholarship & Enrollment Officer Assistant

University of Minnesota Army ROTC-Twin Cities

15 Church St. SE, Rm 101

Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone: (612) 940-5233

Email: coll0890@umn.edu

Upcoming College/Military Visits to Blaine HS
We host 2-year & 4-year colleges or military representatives each week at Blaine. See a list of upcoming visits during our school lunch periods here.

Looking for a job?
Check this list of Job opportunities often as we will update frequently.

Looking for a scholarship?
Access this list of Scholarship Opportunities.

Dear Friends of The Realm,

‘Tis the fall of 1522 and time once again to gather friends and family at the annual

Blaine High School Madrigal Dinner, planned this year for December 9, 10, and 11. Friday and

Saturday performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Lovely

Queen (played by Kayla Blackwood) and our Good King (played by Keith Mathson) await thy

presence! These grand festivities will take place in the Great Hall of Blaine High School. As

ye arrive, be prepared for a royal celebration, both in the culinary preparation and in the

musical events of the evening!

‘Tis our 25th year of this magnificent feast! We would love to welcome our alumni home

for a special Alumni Night on December 11th or any night.

Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the posted starting time so that ye

might be properly greeted and seated!

We welcome you to enjoy snacks, coffee, dessert, and of course, the Wassail toast so

loved by our honored royalty! These delights are included in the cost of your ticket. Our Royal

Jesters and Minstrels have quite a comedic act for our honored guests (Slightly Out of Hand –

by Andrew Rakerd). As always, our Royal Court will regale you with holiday carols

throughout the evening. The Royal Court requests each of ye to make arrangements now for

thy rightful place at this most important celebration!

The cost for the entire evening is but $15.00 per ticket. Ye may secure thy tickets by

ordering online at https://bhstheatre.booktix.com/dept/bhschoir. Tickets must be purchased

at least 24 hours in advance. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

If ye have any concerns, ye may call 763-506-6629 or email andrew.rakerd@ahschools.us

for further instructions. Tables may be reserved for thy group, but do not delay, for seating is

limited. Traditionally, Blaine Manor fills fast with guest reservations! Confirmation emails will

be sent after purchase, so please provide proof of purchase at the door, either by printout

or by sorcery (a.k.a., thy cellular device.)

We look forward with great anticipation to this evening spent with ye, while enjoying

laughter, singing, excitement, good food, and magic all housed in a festive medieval setting!

Sincerely Yours,

Alyssa Ellson and Andrew Rakerd, Directors

Minnesota is starting to see an uptick in flu cases, according to new data from the state department of health. Now is the perfect opportunity to remind your students about healthy habits to prevent the spread of germs and illness. Use these conversation tips at home to stay healthy this school year:

• Wash hands frequently: Scrub hands and fingers with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds.

• Cover coughs and sneezes: Use an elbow or a tissue.

• Avoid touching your face: Germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Practice healthy eating habits: Food is your body’s fuel. Choosing well-balanced meals boosts energy and health. Avoid sharing food/drinks/utensils with others.

• Get plenty of rest: Sleep is important and restores your mind and body.

When to stay home

Ensuring schools are safe and healthy for all students is the first priority for Anoka-Hennepin. If your child does get sick, keep them home from school so they don’t share their illness with others.

Reference school district guidelines to help with this decision:

• If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student must stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication.

• If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student must stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

• If a student has had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your family physician before sending the student to school.

• If a student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness.

For more resources and information, contact your school health services office or visit ahschools.us/healthservices.

LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY DUE TO ILLNESS

Students who become ill during the school day should report to Health Services. If your child is not feeling well, it is extremely important for them to report to our Health Services office so that our medical team can assess them. Children texting or calling from their cell phones without the school being made aware is just not effective or efficient for parents or our staff. If a student needs to leave school early due to illness, health service staff will assist by verifying parent/guardian permission for the student to leave. Health services will then update the student’s attendance secretary with the reason for early dismissal.

Generally, students don’t miss more than six days of school a year from illness. If there are chronic health concerns keeping your student out of school, please consult with the school nurse.

BOOKS and DUE DATES

When books are checked out, they are due in exactly 3 weeks from the day you checked them out. It is the student's responsibility to hand them in on time or renew them before the due date. If you are reading the book and enjoying it, but the due date is quickly approaching, NO WORRIES. Either send Mr V an email (ronald.vaniperen@ahschools.us) requesting that your book be renewed or you can stop by the library with the book and have staff renew it for another 3 weeks. It’s that simple. If you have started a book and it’s not for you, bring it back and get a different one. Life’s too short to read bad books!

New book highlights!

By Richard Paul Evans

Book 8

"Michael and his friends learn that returning to a normal life is not only more difficult than they imagined, but that normal doesn't last. Like the mythical Hydra, cutting off the head of the global Elgen only created more enemies"-

Families have the option to enroll in the Device Protection Plan.

Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.

Over 28,000 Chromebooks are distributed to students the first week of school. As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and hundreds of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages.

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 Device Protection Plan:

• Log into A-HConnect.

• Select “My Student Information,” and then select “Fees.”

• Parents must select or decline coverage under the Device Protection Plan.

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If you forget your login and password, call 763-506-HELP (4357) or email 506help@ahschools.us.

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

• If the student qualifies for reduced priced meals, the cost of the Protection Plan will be reduced to $10 ($30 for families).

• If the student qualifies for free school meals, the cost will be reduced to zero.

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View the Device Protection Plan flyer to learn more. (PDF)
Enroll in the device protection plan using SchoolPay.