Rum River Elementary

09/03/2026

It was great to see so many of our Rum River students and families at Open House last night! We look forward to welcoming our students back next Tuesday morning. Parents, please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles in the parking lot on the first day of school. Each year, members of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office and members of the Andover Fire Department join us at Rum River to welcome our students back.

Mrs. Thomason, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Grabowska, School Office Supervisor
Mr. Clusiau, Principal

09/03/2026

Students still needing enrollment support are encouraged to attend an Enrollment Center open house event from 3 - 7 p.m. TODAY at the Educational Service Center (2727 N. Ferry Street, Anoka). Families in attendance can try riding a school bus together around the neighborhood, and receive backpacks, school supplies and other resources. (Available for families in need.)

Learn more about enrollment timelines prior to the 2026-27 school year:

To ensure schools are ready to support all students in attendance on the first day of school (Sept. 8 and 9), all student’s paperwork must be fully processed by Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon). Support is available for families with enrollment, however, enrolling after this deadline mea...

08/31/2026

It's open house week! Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff are excited to meet families and welcome students to school for the upcoming year.

Visit ahschools.us/bts for open house dates and times - elementary school open houses are Sept. 2 at varying times. Families may also view school supply lists, picture dates and more.

08/26/2026

Ready to enroll? We’re here to help — whether you’re brand new to the district or exploring options for your child.

The new Enrollment Center is now open and hosting a special open house event TODAY from 3-7 p.m. Get support and resources at 2727 N. Ferry Street in Anoka.

08/24/2026

Our team is standing ready to help prepare for the upcoming school year and learn more about school options in Andover.

Families NEW to Anoka-Hennepin School District and schools in Andover can read more about getting started and the enrollment support available for families: https://bit.ly/AHSchoolsEnroll2026

RETURNING families can prepare for the new school year by completing back-to-school forms online. Details: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/complete-back-to-school-forms-now

08/19/2026

🏈 Support Rum River RAFT & Cheer on the Vikings! 💙💛 This weekend!

We're excited to share a special ticket offer from the Minnesota Vikings!

Purchase discounted tickets to the Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens (Preseason) game on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and a portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Rum River Association of Families and Parents (RAFT)!

🎟️ Tickets start at just $22.50 per seat!

Bring your family and friends for an exciting day of football while supporting the programs, events, and opportunities that RAFT provides for Rum River students and staff.

📅 Game: Vikings vs. Ravens
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
💲 Starting at: $22.50 per ticket

Tickets are available while supplies last, so don't wait!

https://am.ticketmaster.com/vikings/promotional-page?id=MTY4Nw==

Thank you for supporting Rum River Elementary and RAFT—we hope to see lots of Rum River families at the game! 💙💛🏈

08/08/2026

A new Enrollment Center is now open to support families new to or interested in enrolling in Anoka-Hennepin Schools!

Families may schedule an appointment or walk-in to:

• Receive support in completing the online registration process
• Receive translation/interpretation assistance
• Complete early childhood screening
• Conduct English Language learner (EL) assessments.
• Apply for free/reduced priced meals and additional resources for eligible families.
•Information on all Community Education programming

Walk-in visits are accepted from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families may contact the Enrollment Center directly to set-up an appointment.

Phone: 763-506-1030
Email: [email protected]
Website: ahschools.us/enroll

Open house events will also be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 3 to ensure families are connected and prepared before the start of the school year.

Families in attendance can try new things to prepare for school:

• Ride a school bus together around the neighborhood.
• Receive backpacks, school supplies and other resources. (Available for families in need.)

Read more: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/enrollment-center-now-open-to-support-families-new-to-or-interested-in-anoka-hennepin-schools

08/01/2026

The back-to-school issue of the FOCUS is provided as a resource to Anoka-Hennepin families to prepare for the upcoming school year, and was sent to all families on Wednesday, July 29. Check it out: https://app.smore.com/n/fq4na

Stay tuned for more back to school information specific from our school in August.

Back to school FOCUS-July 29, 2026