Crooked Lake Elementary

09/08/2026

Happy first week of school! staff are excited to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year. Use in your back to school photos and stay tuned to school and district social media pages for snapshots from schools across the district this week.

View details about back-to-school information on the school district website at ahschools.us/bts - including school picture day information, school supply lists, conference days and more.

09/07/2026

As Anoka-Hennepin Schools welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year, we realize that every student is writing their own unique and inspiring story. Each school day is an opportunity to turn the page, learn something new, and build upon the chapters that lead to student success.

Our schools and our staff believe that when we work together, the little things that happen in our classrooms - the connections, the lessons learned, and the daily wins - add up to make a difference in building upon each student’s story. Thank you for believing in and supporting our schools, and we look forward to making the upcoming school year another memorable chapter in your student’s story. Watch this year’s back-to-school video.

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

08/08/2026

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

07/28/2026

Find your future at Anoka-Hennepin! Join us for a Summer Hiring Event on Thursday, July 30.

📆 Thursday, July 30, 2026
⏰ 1 - 5 p.m.
🏫 Educational Service Center in Anoka

District representatives will be conducting interviews and making tentative job offers at the event. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SReZAE

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