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Specialty/magnet school info
Anoka Middle School for the Arts offers a learning environment that emphasizes the integration of core academics with the arts. In addition to rigorous core classes, the arts curriculum provides students the opportunity to explore the following art courses in depth through advancing levels: Ceramics, Drawing, Fabric Arts, Painting, Band, Choir, Dance, Music Composition, Orchestra, Theater, Digital Productions, and Creative Writing.
AMSA students work with professional guest artists, visit live performances, participate in educational field trips, and engage in public showcases (certain art classes). These experiences create collaborative and creative environments, build student confidence, and engage them in learning.
Tours and Info about AMSA
If you would like to learn more about AMSA or tour the school, please contact the Curriculum Integration Coordinator at 763-506-5025.
We can schedule a tour during the school day between 9:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
The lottery application for the upcoming school year opens on October 15th and closes on December 31.
Apply to AMSA via NWSISD website
Please note that students living within Anoka-Hennepin School District and wishing to enroll at AMSA must apply through the NWSISD website (nws.k12.mn.us).
To view Anoka Middle School's event calendar for upcoming concerts, theater plays, arts festivals, and more, go to: www.ahschools.us/amsa and click on the calendar link listed under the "Activities" tab.
Anoka Middle School for the Arts has been recognized as Top 20 Magnet School of America in 2020, and received numerous awards as National Magnet School of Excellence and Distinction.
Specialty program contact
Enrollment information
The in-district transfer or open enrollment process for each school year runs from December 1 to January 15 for priority consideration.
Applications are due by January 15.
Elective courses
Anoka Middle School for the Arts offers numerous elective courses. You may see the course descriptions here: Elective course descriptions (PDF). Please note that all elective classes are year-long. Level I & II classes meet every other day, Level III-IV classes meet every day.
Campuses and school hours
Anoka Middle School for the Arts has two campuses — the Washington Campus and the Fred Moore Campus.
The Washington campus is home to our sixth graders. It is located at 2171 Sixth Ave., Anoka, MN 55303. School hours are from 8:25 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
The Fred Moore campus houses seventh and eighth graders and is located at 1523 Fifth Ave. S, Anoka, MN 55303. School hours are from 8:25 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD)
Anoka Middle School is a NWSIDspecialty/magnet school
Anoka Middle School for the Arts is a Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) specialty/magnet school.
What is the NWSISD magnet program and how do you enroll?
Magnet schools are public schools of choice, offering comprehensive, high-quality, thematic curriculum intended to attract students from a wide range of racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Students who live outside a magnet school’s attendance zone can apply for an opportunity to enroll in the magnet school or program. Entrance into NWSISD magnet schools and programs is application based and open to all students who live within the seven member district boundaries.
NWSISD is a collaborative of seven area school districts in the northwest metro providing schools and communities with a variety of programs and services to promote racial equity and cultural awareness. The seven member districts of NWSISD include Anoka-Hennepin School District, Brooklyn Center Schools, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools, ISD728 (Elk River | Otsego | Rogers | Zimmerman), Fridley Public Schools, Osseo Area Schools, and Rockford Area Schools.
Priority application registration is open mid-October through end of December with lotteries taking place beginning of January. To learn more about NWSISD, its application timeline and to apply via online application, please visit nws.k12.mn.us.
