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Back-to-school

2025–26 School Year Starts Tuesday, Sept. 2

Get a variety of back-to-school info, including supply lists, handbooks, Lifetouch picture days, and more! Visit the district calendar page to find School Board meetings, graduation/recognition events, and Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation (AHEF) events. Additional back-to-school information for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians will be communicated in August.

Beginning June 23, 2025, families will need to create a new username and password to access student information, including grades, attendance, fees, and class assignments for the upcoming school year.

All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for educational benefits for the 2025–26 school year. The enrollment period for the 2025–26 school year began on August 1.

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Back-to-School News

Each year is a fresh start for everyone, and Anoka-Hennepin Schools is excited for the 2025-26 school year.

Parents and guardians, please stay tuned for this year’s back-to-school publication, the 2025-26 Back-to-School Focus e-newsletter. The e-newsletter contains information like open house dates and times, a calendar for the upcoming school year, information from our child nutrition and transportation departments, and more.

Below are news items that support back-to-school information. Please read through any related articles to make sure you and your student(s) are set for the new school year.

You can make a difference. Work at Anoka-Hennepin Schools!
(08/11/2025) Anoka-Hennepin Schools are a great place to live, learn, and work. Our community depends on the skills and talents of people to grow and succeed, and our staff make a difference at our schools and for our students every day. Learn more about employment opportunities.
Apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year
(07/30/2025) All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for educational benefits for the 2025-26 school year. A new application must be submitted each year. The enrollment period for the 2025-26 school year begins on August 1, 2025.
New parent portal login process for families
(06/23/2025) Beginning June 23, 2025, families will need to create a new username and password to access student information, including grades, attendance, fees, class assignments for the upcoming school year.

Conferences, open houses, and photo days

Find key details to help prepare for the 2025-26 school year. Use the filters to view information by event, such as open houses, supply lists, photo days, and conferences.

Conference dates

MyConferenceTime is the portal where parents can select conference times that work best. Some school pages may not be updated for 2025-26 until September. If a link is not provided, contact the school directly to schedule.

Photo days

Posts include fall picture day events by school or site. If a school is not listed, Lifetouch may not have finalized its date or retake date. Information will be updated as it becomes available.

School supply lists and open house events

School names link to supply lists. Additional details may be provided at open houses. For specific supply questions, contact your school directly.

Note: High schools do not have school-wide supply lists.

Save receipts for school supplies

Minnesota Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for families who purchase school supplies for K–12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. These benefits can reduce taxes or increase refunds, but only if receipts are saved. Eligible expenses include most school supplies, field trips, and musical instruments for school band.