Congratulations to Athena Award winner Annabelle Johnson! Johnson is a standout athlete in lacrosse and tennis. She finished her tennis career as a three-time letterwinner and two-time all-conference selection. Read more about #AHSchools Athena winners: bit.ly/3UofuyY

Congratulations to 2023-24 #AHSchools Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Coral-Lyn Wyman! Wyman is committed to providing a welcoming and positive learning environment for students as an assistant principal at Champlin Park High. Read more: bit.ly/3PZoIAf

Congratulations to Blaine High School Athena Award winner Hannah Claussen!
Claussen is a two-sport athlete, performing at a high level in soccer and track and field. She has been a member of two state championship relay teams, winning the 4x200 & 4x400. Read more: bit.ly/3UofuyY

Congratulations to 2023-24 #AHSchools Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Penny Walsh! Walsh, an ECFE parent educator at Riverview Early Childhood Center, excels at building relationships with families and offering support to parents and children. Read more: bit.ly/49DvBOM

Congratulations to Anoka High School Athena Award winner Kaelyn Nelson! Nelson is a three-sport athlete, excelling in cross country, track & field and nordic skiing. She has earned 15 varsity letters. Read more about #AHSchools Athena Award winners: bit.ly/3UofuyY

Congratulations to 2023-24 #AHSchools Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Julia Stock! Stock’s commitment to engaging and caring for her students prompted two Brookside Elementary parents to nominate her for an Above & Beyond Award. Read more: bit.ly/4aB4YLQ

Congratulations to Andover High School Athena Award winner Morgan Miller, a two-sport athlete who excelled in basketball and volleyball. She is a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and a three-time all-conference selection. Read more about Miller: bit.ly/3UofuyY | #AHSchools

Congratulations to 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Hannah Schrempp! Schrempp strives to create a vibrant and inclusive classroom community where everyone feels seen, heard & genuinely loved. Read more about how Hannah has gone Above & Beyond: bit.ly/49DpH04

Former Blaine High School physical education teacher and football coach Dave Nelson (1978-2001) was officially inducted into the Minnesota State High School League of Fame in a ceremony April 14. Read more about Nelson in the MSHSL Hall of Fame Spotlight: mshsl.org/about/news/awa…

Congratulations to 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Denise Schnabel! As principal of the school for the past six years, Schnabel cares deeply about the needs of Evergreen Park students and staff, & does all she can to ensure they are supported: bit.ly/3W6d1vP

The pick is in! Crooked Lake Elementary second grader Asher Pittman was joined by family members on the big stage at the 2024 NFL Draft and announced the Minnesota Vikings First Round Draft Pick J.J. McCarthy. Watch: youtu.be/j3saxWQmHFM | #AHSchools

Congratulations to 2023-24 #AHSchools Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Ray Richardson! With a selfless attitude, Richardson, a maintenance manager, has created a positive working environment and made important connections with community partners: bit.ly/3JndfXy

.Andover High School teacher Amna Kiran's dedication, attention, and persistence is about to change Minnesota law because of her efforts to make the driver's permit test written in clear, direct English. Learn more (Star Tribune subscription may be required): startribune.com/andover-high-s…

Congratulations to 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Corinna Nunnery, a site coordinator with the Adventures Plus school-age child care program at Oxbow Creek, is dedicated to providing students & staff with the support they need to be successful: bit.ly/3Jj2Xro

If you are looking for some springtime entertainment, look no further than a school in your community. There are a variety of musicals going on at district middle and high schools in April and May. Learn more: bit.ly/3UvXLam

Congratulations to 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Bich Lieu Nguyen! Bich Lieu Nguyen, instructional technology facilitator at the Educational Service Center, is a role model for #AHSchools staff. Read more about how Bich has gone Above & Beyond: bit.ly/440iFBj

Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre has facilitated conversations with students at district high schools throughout the 2023-24 school year and on April 9, visited the district’s COMPASS program. Learn more: bit.ly/49KuUDm | #AHSchools

Congratulations to 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Mindy Meyers! Over the last 11 years, Mindy has used her value in service to the community as a tool to help grow & support students in the #AHSchools American Indian Education program. Read more: bit.ly/4aCwGHX

Eight teams representing #AHSchools competed at the Destination Imagination state competition at Coon Rapids Middle School April 7. Seven teams advanced to the Global Finals which will be held May 22-25 in Kansas City, Mo. View results: bit.ly/3UgTGGG

Congratulations to 2023-24 Above & Beyond Awards recipient: Sheila Joslin! Sheila is often the first point of contact for new families enrolling at Oxbow Creek, or a friendly face for families and students with questions or concerns. Read more: bit.ly/442PzkJ