Crooked Lake Elementary

05/08/2026

When it all adds up, Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members are ONE of the many reasons that students achieve, delivering on our promise to educate each student for success.

The connections district staff make with students, families and community members make all the difference, and the work they do today will matter now and well into the future.

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district. Thank you for supporting Anoka-Hennepin Schools in recognizing and celebrating the impact staff members make today, and every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

05/06/2026

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, recognizing the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students. You can join us in honoring, recognizing and celebrating school district staff! Consider a few ideas to show your appreciation:

• Encourage your student to share a handwritten note of appreciation for a staff member that impacts their days at school.

• Consider sending a staff member a simple email message to let them know that their work and the connections they make with your student matters.

• Share a smile, and/or tell a staff member how they make a difference for your student or your family.

• Get involved in your school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and see if there are ways you can volunteer or donate as a token of appreciation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

05/04/2026

Each day, approximately 8,000 Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members work to make an impact on nearly 37,000 students! There are a lot of numbers that go into the work that is accomplished across the district:

•Supporting learning at 47 schools.
•Serving 13 communities with over 253,222 residents.
•Over 3,290 graduated in 2025.
•27,500 lunches served daily.
•35,000 miles traveled by school transportation each day.

…are just some of the MANY numbers we have been accounting for.

Our school district may have the most students, or the most staff - but only ONE number matters: Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members are the ONE that prepare students for life.

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, celebrating the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students. View the video appreciation message for Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

04/16/2026

Track & Field camp will offer students a chance to practice sprinting, javelin throwing, shotput, relay running, jumping and distance running. Campers will be tested/timed and re-tested on several events with an emphasis is on technique and proper form. After school on Tuesdays starting April 21. Grades K-5. Register at https://bit.ly/4cnOl8l.

04/15/2026

Try something new! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a variety of enrichment classes and recreational activities for students. Classes are offered after school, in the evening and over the weekend. See what’s available: https://app.smore.com/n/hbm4x.

04/09/2026

Anoka-Hennepin middle and high schools will host a variety of musicals and theater performances in the coming weeks. The community is welcome to show support for students and enjoy quality entertainment presented by theatre programs April - May.

Additional information and tickets purchases are available online: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/curtains-are-going-up-on-theater-performances-across-the-district

03/29/2026

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education is throwing an epic party for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! 🎉🎶🍕 Join your friends for a massive takeover featuring a DJ , bingo with prizes, and an open gym. When you aren't busy winning or dancing, jump into our hilarious improv workshop.

✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟎. 𝟔-𝟖 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥.
Register at https://bit.ly/4stHb9n.

03/18/2026

Track & Field camp will offer students practice in several areas including sprinting, javelin throwing, shotput, relay running, jumping and distance running. Campers will be tested/timed and re-tested on several events. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. After school on Tuesdays starting April 21. Grades K-5. Register at https://bit.ly/4buwNab.

03/16/2026

Calling all future kindergarten families! Elementary schools across the Anoka-Hennepin school district are hosting information nights during the months of March and April and you are invited.

Why it matters: Establishing a connection with students and families provides a foundation for school success. Parents, incoming students and other family members are welcome to attend.

On the agenda: At a Kindergarten Information Night, parents will hear directly from the principal and teachers about what to expect in kindergarten and ask questions to help them prepare. Staff will be present to help with enrollment for those who need to complete that process. Read the full article to see dates and times of events, listed by school: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/kindergarten-information-nights-set-for-anoka-hennepin-elementary-schools

Children must be five years old by Sept. 1, 2026, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Enroll online at ahschools.us/enroll or in-person at a local elementary school.

Questions: Send an email to enrollmentoptions@ahschools or call 763-506-1030.

Calling all future kindergarten families! Elementary schools across the school district are hosting information nights during the months of March and April and you are invited.

03/13/2026

Due to predicted extreme winter weather conditions, the Anoka-Hennepin School District will be closed Sunday, March 15, 2026. The closure impacts weekend activities and facility rentals. This decision has been made for the safety of students, staff and community members as a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Anoka and Hennepin counties. Details: https://bit.ly/3No83sf