AHS eNewsletter 2/2/2024
February 2nd, 2024
Tornado Forecast of Upcoming Events
February 5th: Late start for students.
- School begins for students at 8:30 am.
- Student transportation will operate under normal timelines.
- Students who arrive before 8:20, will be required to stay in the cafeteria, the main lobby, or the library to work on class assignments quietly.
February 12th: Late start for students.
February 19th: No School for students- President's Day
February 20th: No School for students - Staff Development Day
February 26th: Late start for students.
MORP Pepfest Highlights!
MORP Dance 2024: A Floral Formal is tonight!
We are excited again to have our annual MORP dance on Friday, February 2 from 7:30-10:00 in the high school cafeteria. The theme is A Floral Formal. The dance is semi-formal for dress.
Entry to Event: Students must have a physical ticket and school ID to enter the dance. Every student MUST have a ticket to get into the dance. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
Congratulations to Evyn Eppinga on scoring 1000 career points!
Anoka Wrestler Gigi Bragg is a Prep Athlete of the Week in the Star Tribune
Credit to Ron Haggstrom of the Star Tribune
Tornadoes coach Todd Springer is frustrated with Bragg, he says while grinning from ear to ear. It's for selfish reasons. He would like to see her became the school's first girls wrestling state champion.
Bragg won't have anything to do with it. She has lofty goals, so she continues to wrestle for Springer's boys program.
"I want to wrestle where I am challenged the most, and right now the boys do that," said Bragg, who wrestles against girls outside the high school season and is ranked sixth in the nation in the girls 115-pound class by FloWrestling. "It's not about awards for me right now. I have higher goals and need to challenge myself."
Bragg has been doing that since she started wrestling as a 6-year-old in Germany.
"My dad [Gary] was in the military and stationed there. He got my brother into wrestling on the base," Bragg said. "He saw there was a girl on the team and got me started, too. I instantly fell in love with the sport."
Bragg, who is 20-11 this season, bounces between the 107- and 114-pound weight divisions. She recently recorded her 75th career victory. "She will end her career with Anoka with 100-plus varsity wins against boys," Springer said. "She is an amazing leader on and off the mat."
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Honor your accomplishment with the formality it deserves!
Share your graduation achievement with excellence. Custom announcements are exquisitely crafted to capture the important elements of the graduating Class of 2024 at Anoka HS. Premium announcements are crafted with fine quality inking, embossing, burnishing and more.
Graduation announcements are a way to honor your biggest supporters. Generally, sent to family and close friends. Most families will order 25-50. Announcements are not invitations to the ceremony, rather officially sharing your graduation achievement. Limited quantities remain so ORDER NOW.
ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15TH!
AHS Volunteer News
Judges/Volunteers Needed!
The Annual Anoka-Hennepin District Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 8 A.M. – Noon.
Anoka High School
I have put the link to the flier for more information! Please consider this volunteer opportunity.
Fundraising Vendor and Mini-Workshop Fair
Are you looking for fundraising ideas for your groups or booster clubs? Visit our free event. Connect with fundraising vendors, talk to experts and attend mini-workshop sessions. Network with other parent groups, booster clubs and other nonprofit leaders.
February 28, 2024
4-7 P.M.
Register here.
Thank you for all you do to support Anoka-Hennepin students and schools. Please reach
out with any questions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Deanna Ollig, Volunteer Services Coordinator at Deanna.Ollig@ahschools.us
Application Window for Tri 3 Anoka Hennepin Online Classes
The Anoka Hennepin Online Learning Program's application is open until February 16. Any student/family that would like to start taking online classes during Trimester 3 must apply during the open window. Students currently taking online classes Trimester 2 do not need to re-apply. All classes will be asynchronous (with no Google Meets). Students will still be able to choose part-time or full-time.
Parents/Guardians must complete the online application by February 16. This does not guarantee enrollment into the Anoka Hennepin Online Learning Program. Parents/Guardians will be notified if more information is needed.
Enrollment is based on courses offered and space available. Once your request is received, you will receive a Parent Permission form that will need to be signed and returned to the online program before registering for online classes.
Did you miss the PSEO Information meeting? No worries!
If you missed the PSEO meeting on Jan. 25, you can find the application timeline and process, eligibility requirements and points to consider on the AHS Counseling web page. Please take time to review the linked slideshow including the audio clips explaining each slide. All enrollment steps to follow, forms needed, and links to apply are on the counseling website. Students and parents should review this information then email your AHS counselor with any remaining questions.
Davanni's Dine-in and Donate Night!
Support Davanni's, AND support the Anoka Band!
Please mark your calendar for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 4-8pm, to dine-in, take-out, or pick up curbside
from Coon Rapids Davanni’s. Davanni’s will donate 20% of sales this night for those who show the
coupon below. Please note, third-party deliveries won’t count toward the band donation.
Davanni’s is located at 3430 129th Ave. NW, Coon Rapids, 763-712-1000. https://www.davannis.com
A reminder to PLEASE SHOW THIS COUPON or tell restaurant personnel that you’re ordering to support
the Anoka Band. Please share with family, friends, neighbors, and social media with those who love
Davanni’s and/or who love supporting the band, too!
Thank you for supporting the Anoka Band!
Looking for summer work? Check out the Anoka County Hiring Event next week!
it is very important for youth to apply NOW if they want a summer job through the Empowers Youth Program. The deadline to apply to have the best chance for getting a summer job is March 15th. Please have them call 763-324-2284 to request an application for a summer job. We have partnered with MANY new employers and are excited to offer several new internship and work experiences this year.
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