Looking ahead to spring and summer!

As we look ahead to the spring and summer season, there is a lot of excitement building in Community Education! We are busy preparing a wide variety of programs and opportunities for kids, families, and community members to stay active, engaged, and connected all summer long. We are excited to launch our new registration site on Monday, April 13 through ARUX. We are excited for many reasons, but also that it is made and supported in Minnesota!

The many reasons why we LOVE ARUX and can’t wait to share it with you:

● Flexible Access: Users can create accounts via email or social sign-on options like

Google, Facebook, and Apple.

● Mobile Compatibility: The platform is entirely mobile-friendly, allowing for registration on the go.

● Language Support: A globe icon allows users to select their preferred language.

● Advanced Search: Families can filter programming by time of day, day of the week, age/grade, and category.

● Modern Payments: Multiple payment methods are accepted, including digital wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Our Summer 2026 catalog went through a new branding, so be sure to watch for it in your mailbox! We are excited about the new things to come in Annandale Community Education!

We are also excited to share that Preschool Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open and still has availability! Families can complete registration online, and we encourage early enrollment to secure your spot in our high-quality preschool program.

Thank you for being a part of our Annandale Community Education programs. We look forward to a strong finish to the school year and an incredible summer ahead!

-Tiffany Grube, Community Education Director

Thank you!

Thank you to our community for organizing and providing pizza, snacks, and pop for our staff on Monday, March 30th. Your kindness and thoughtfulness means a lot and was truly appreciated. It was a great way to bring everyone together and feel supported.

Safe Routes to School

Minnesota Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a statewide effort to make it safe, convenient, and

fun for all youth to walk, bike, and roll to school and in daily life. Walking or biking to, from, and

during school is an easy way for students to get exercise, stay healthy, and arrive at school

ready to learn.

This year, the City of Annandale and Annandale Public Schools are working with funding from the

Minnesota Department of Transportation to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The plan will

recommend ways to make walking and biking to school easier, safer, and more comfortable for

students, families, and community members.

The City of Annandale has been awarded planning assistance from the Minnesota Department of

Transportation to create an SRTS Plan for Annandale Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

The website below links to a survey that asks about caregivers’ and students’ feelings about

walking and biking to school, and a web map where community members can add comments

about specific locations where there are issues or opportunities to improve walking and biking.

Website: mnsaferoutesplanning.org/city-of-annandale

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, April 6 - AHS/AMS Jazz Band Concert
Monday, April 6 - AES Parent Advisory Council
Monday, April 13 - School Board Work Session
Thursday, April 16 - AES Family Night
Monday, April 27 - AHS Parent Advisory Council
Monday, April 27 - AMS Parent Advisory Council
Monday, April 27 - School Board Meeting
Thursday, April 30 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Concerts
Saturday, May 2 - Prom

Community Education

The Summer Catalog will be arriving in Annandale District Resident's mailboxes the week of April 6 - Keep an eye out for it!

Registration will open Monday, April 13!

Want to check it out electronically?

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/900d6aa1e7.html

Annandale Elementary School (AES)

We are excited to announce Family Night/PTO Bingo Night on Thursday, April 16th, from 5:00-7:30

What is Family Night/PTO Bingo Night?

This is a great night to come visit your child's classroom and have fun playing bingo. All of the AES teachers will be at the school, and we encourage families to visit the classroom and other parts of the school. Doors will open at 5:00. We will also have optional stations to visit that will include barn dancing, a bookmark station, a scavenger hunt, and a picture booth. At 6:00, we will start games of Book Bingo in the AES gym. PTO will be offering Bingo for $2 a card and will also have concessions for families to purchase.

It will be a great night of fun for everyone!

Westward Expansion!

5th Grade students brought history to life with an exciting Westward Expansion simulation! Students stepped into the shoes of pioneers, taking part in an “Old West” experience that included a Land Rush, buying and selling goods and services, and other hands-on, real-world activities.

Annandale Middle School (AMS)

AMS Rainy Days Dress Up Week - April 6th-10th

AMS February Students of the Month

Lucy Sand, Wyatt Neuman, Tristan Caird, Lorelei Lund, Eloise Chi, Deegan Workman

AMS Upcoming Events:

April 10- AMS Youth First Bowling in Annandale 3:05-5:00 PM
April 24 - Activity Night sponsored by AMS Students Stepping Up
April 27 - Parent Advisory Council 5:30-6:30 in Media Center
April 29th - Quarter 4 mid-term

Annandale High School (AHS)

Congratulations to our most recent Seniors of the Week

KRDS News

Be sure to check out Annandale High School's KRDS News on YouTube.

Click here for the most recent episodes that air each Friday.

Annandale Activities

Congratulations to boys' basketball assistant coach Mike Zuehlke on being named an Assistant Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association!

Thank you, Coach Zuehlke, for all you've done and continue to do for our program - a well-deserved recognition!