AHS eNewsletter 9/15/2023
September 15th, 2023
Tornado Forecast of Upcoming Events
September 18th: 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.
September 18th - 22nd: Homecoming Week
September 20th: Powder Puff Game @ 7:00 pm @ Historic Goodrich Field
September 22nd: Homecoming Assembly 7:40 am in Fieldhouse
September 22nd: Homecoming Game @ 7:00 pm at Historic Goodrich Field vs. Maple Grove.
September 23rd: Homecoming Dance from 7:30pm - 10:00pm @ Anoka High School.
September 25th: Late start for students.
September 25th: Senior Panoramic Picture
September 27th: Academic Lettering Night - Grades 10-12 in the Fieldhouse @ 7:00 pm.
For the full school calendar, please click here!
Homecoming 2023
Spirit Days!
Monday - Comfy day (come as you are! Wear your comfiest fit on Monday!)
Tuesday - Twin day/Iconic duo (match with your friends- or better yet, dress up as an iconic duo!)
Wednesday - Jersey day (Show your support for powderpuff by wearing your favorite jersey or sports themed clothes)
Thursday - College Sweatshirt day (Rep your favorite College!)
Friday - Anoka spirit day- Maroon out (Time to rake the Crimson’s leaves! Wear your maroon Anoka gear)
Powderpuff
The annual Powderpuff football game will take place on Wednesday Sept. 20th at 7pm at Goodrich Field. Please come out and support our Anoka senior girls as they get their chance to play at Goodrich under the lights! This fun night is open to the entire community, tickets will be $3 for students and $5 for adults. Please bring exact change. CASH ONLY!
Come for an evening of dancing with friends! Tickets will be sold ONLINE through School pay. and students can pick up tickets at all lunches beginning next week. Only Anoka High School Students are allowed to attend. Tickets are $10 for 9th-11th grades, while seniors get a discount- tickets are $5 for Seniors. Parents MUST purchase on school pay, students MUST pick up their tickets at lunch. No one will get into the dance without a ticket!
Academic Awards Ceremony
Anoka High School will be celebrating our students' 2022-2023 academic achievements at our Academic Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00 pm in the field house.
For students to receive an Academic Letter they need to be at or above the cumulative weighted GPA determined for their grade level.
9th grade = cumulative GPA of 3.90
10th grade = cumulative GPA of 3.85
11th grade = cumulative GPA of 3.80
Students and their parents have received an email notifying them of their award status.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Pham at 763-506-6229.
Seniors! Graduation is closer than you think!
Now is a great time for Seniors to start planning ahead for your commencement ceremony. Please follow this link AHS Graduation to order your cap, gown, announcements, and accessories. Senior families are responsible for each student's personal orders.
This is the last week to purchase the 2023-24 Yearbook at its lowest price of $81. The Yearbook staff is already hard at work covering many Anoka High School events, and they were excited to see that so many of you have already reserved you and your student’s copy.
SENIOR-ONLY Announcements:
Submit senior portraits to Jostens (and/or see the attached Doc). Senior portraits must be submitted by November 3, 2023.
If you are looking for a photographer to take your senior portraits, David Bank Studios has yearbook-only portrait and full senior portraits sessions available. You must have portraits taken by October 20, 2023 and submitted to Jostens by November 3, 2023.
If no senior portrait is submitted, your student’s Lifetouch school portrait will be used.
Important!: If your student has a full photo restriction, they will not be included in the yearbook - INCLUDING SENIOR PORTRAITS. To change photo restrictions, please complete your back to school verification via your parent account. If you have additional questions regarding photo restrictions, please contact Jill Blake.
Senior Recognition Ads:
Create and purchase a personalized and published senior recognition ad through this link (and/or see the attached PDF).
Senior Recognition Ads must be purchased by December 1, 2023.
If you have any questions, please email the Anoka High School Yearbook Advisor John Palm.
Anoka High School announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class
Anoka High School (AHS) has announced its sixth Anoka Tornadoes Hall of Fame class. The 2023 class celebrates the accomplishments of Jill (Jungling) Burcum (1986), Mary Jablonski (1970), Todd Manthey (1984), Arch Pease (1925) and Jill (Boo) Wolfe (2001).
The 2023 class will be honored Oct. 6 with a community meet and greet reception from 5:15-6:20 p.m. at the Tavern 201 in downtown Anoka. Following the meet and greet, honorees will head to Goodrich Field where they will be introduced before the football game as Anoka hosts Centennial High School in the annual Pumpkin Bowl. Honorees will then be recognized on the field at halftime where they will receive a plaque and take a picture as the Anoka Tornadoes Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
The purpose of the hall of fame is to recognize individuals that have outstanding accomplishments at Anoka High School and to provide a link between the past school members and the future. Former athletes and participants must have been out of school for seven years or more. Coaches and directors must be retired. The first hall of fame class, a group of 24 individuals, was enshrined in 2011. View the history of the hall of fame.
Fall Transportation School Bus Evacuation Drills
On September 19th, Anoka High School will conduct the State and Federal Required Transportation School Bus Evacuation Drills in the morning as the buses arrive to school. Please dress your child appropriately on the evacuation drill day, as they will be using alternate exits, sitting on the bus floors, etc. Should there be inclement weather on the scheduled day of the drill, it will be held one week later.
The drill will be supervised by the driver, bus paraeducators, and building personnel.
AHS Students showcased at the Minnesota State Fair
The 2023 Anoka High School Super Mileage (100 mpg) car on display at the Minnesota State Fair.
Way to go, Tornadoes!
NWSC Leadership Day 2023
Great group of student athletes representing Anoka HS at NWSC Leadership day at SLP.
Way to make the Anoka Family proud!
School Counselor Appointments
Counselors are a student's first line of support for academic and social emotional support. Counselors can also assist with post secondary planning. Students can schedule an appointment with their School Counselor in multiple ways starting Monday, September 11.
1. Log into the Lock & Key and click the AHS Counselor Appointment icon. Fill out the short Google Form and the counselor will send a pass inviting you to make a Smart Pass to the Counseling Office.
2. Go to the Anoka High School Counseling Website. Click on the Counselor Appointment Request link and complete the Google form.
3. During non-academic time, use the camera on your phone to hover over the QR code found on posters throughout the building. Complete the Google form.
When you arrive at the Counseling Office, please give your paper pass to the Student Office Aide who will make sure your Counselor is available.
What's new in the Career and College Center?
Anoka Senior Parent Presentation
Career and College Specialist, Colleen Neary, hosted a Senior Parent presentation recently. If you were unable to attend, see the links below to access the information.
Attention Class of 2024!
The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open in December 2023. The US Department of Education has informed the public that there are significant changes coming to the form, in hopes to simplify it for students and families. We will continue to update you as we know more. Please reference this financial aid site for additional resources regarding financial aid events, the FAFSA, MN Dream Act, and more.
Military Academy Information Night, October 11
On behalf of Congressman Tom Emmer, all students are invited to attend the Military Academy Nominations Information Night to learn about potential opportunities in enrolling in our country's prestigious Military Academies. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Open House - University of MN Army ROTC
Wednesday, October 18
4:30-6:30 p.m.
All are welcome for this open house opportunity to meet with current students and instructors and participate in/observe ROTC training. See more information on the event flyer. RSVP to adejesus@umn.edu
Pay Less for College Seminar for Families
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
This free workshop is designed to help parents find ways to work within the financial aid system to increase their eligibility for financial aid, reduce taxes, and find more efficient ways to pay for a college education.
Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Do you want to go into medicine? Do you want to be a doctor, dentist, nurse, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse? At the Black Youth with Stethoscopes Youth Summit, you will:
Meet and hear from Black healthcare professionals
Engage in hands-on activities using the actual tools of healthcare
Receive a booklet filled with information about healthcare careers
Click here to register and for more information
Latine Youth with Stethoscopes Summit
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Do you want to go into medicine? Do you want to be a doctor, dentist, nurse, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse? At the Latine Youth with Stethoscopes Youth Summit, you will:
Meet and hear from Latine healthcare professionals
Engage in hands-on activities using real medical equipment
Receive a book filled with information about healthcare careers
Click here to register and for more information
ASVAB
Saturday, December 9, 2023
If you're serious about joining the military, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. See more information here.
QuestBridge National College Match!
QuestBridge: The 2023 QuestBridge National College Match is now open for seniors! Apply by September 26 for full four-year scholarships to top colleges. Find out if you're eligible and apply for free at questbridge.org. Two Anoka seniors from the class of 2023 were matched last year.
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