Hamilton Elementary

10/24/2026

Dine & Donate this Tuesday, 10/27, to raise money for Hamilton PTO!

10/22/2026

Students need to ATTEND school to ACHIEVE in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools aims to share attendance resources and tips with families to support student success.

Why it matters: The more involved students are in school, the more likely they are to enjoy and want to attend school.

Students who attend school 95% of the time are:
•More likely to be on track to graduate on time. ⌛
•Do better in reading and math. 📚
•Are less likely to fail a class. ⭐
•Are more likely to have the credits needed to graduate. 🎓

Families can make a difference: We can all work together to support students. Consider how you can help:

•🎒Teach your child to organize their clothes, lunch and books for school the night before, so they are prepared in the morning.
• 🎭 Encourage your child to participate in before- or after-school activities. Students who are involved at school usually enjoy school more and are more likely to want to attend each day.
• 🩺 Schedule non-emergency health and dental appointments outside of school hours; and schedule vacations for days your children don’t have school.
•📅 If you know your child needs to miss school, contact the office as soon as possible to coordinate plans as soon as possible.

✅ Get information about attendance policies and explore resources online at ahschools.us/attendtoachieve.

10/21/2026

Dinner on October 27th is sorted! Save the Date. Eat at Chipotle C**n Rapids between 4-8pm 10/27/26 and let them know you are there for Hamilton, and 25% of the sales will go back to Hamilton!!
Order online for pickup via Chipotle's app or site using the code: QC3XERH

10/20/2026

Make three Thanksgiving themed treats in this fun and delicious class! Grades K-5. After school on Thursday, Nov 19. Register at https://bit.ly/485zTQz.

10/14/2026

🍁🍂 Cooler fall weather and even cooler youth activities! 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/8zjtw.

10/14/2026

Dinner on October 27th is solved! Mark your calendar to Dine to Donate at Chipotle in C**n Rapids to support Hamilton PTO

10/10/2026

Only a few short hours until the Hamilton Hoopla! Come to Hamilton Elementary TODAY 10/10/26 between 12-2pm for some fall family fun and Hamilton PTO's first fundraiser of the school year!
Cost: $5 per student/max $20 per family
Open to the public!

10/09/2026

The Hamilton Hoopla is TOMORROW 10/10/26 from 12-2pm! We look forward to seeing you there for Hamilton PTO's first fundraiser of the year.
Cost: $5 per student/max $20 per family
Open to the public!

10/08/2026

Only 3 days until the fall family fun that is the Hamilton Hoopla! What are you going to wear?
Cost: $5 per student/max $20 per family
Open to the public!

10/07/2026

Superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Greg Cole, has a background in teaching. ICYMI: He also writes regular columns for parents of students!

"As your new superintendent, I want parents and guardians to know that we should do as much as we can together to make school fun and meaningful for your student.

The research is clear that possibly the best thing students can do to increase their confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve their engagement in ANY class is to be an active reader. Reading anything fun each day is the best way to start.

Reading is weightlifting for the brain. It is a powerful activity that only requires a library card and books that are fun to read and easy to see lying around in your home.

You don’t need to start with the classics. Keep it fun and give it time. If your child hasn’t been a reader until now, that’s okay. Like many things, changing habits takes time. Small actions, taken each day, have a profound effect over time."

Read the full column and his invitation to families for this school year:

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.