Upcoming Events
11/10/2009
- K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences11/11/2009
- Late Start11/12/2009
11/13/2009
District News & Announcements
Photography Services Request for Proposal
The Ankeny Community School District is presently seeking photography services for a three year period beginning with the 2010 calendar year. If interested, please contact Dr. Craig Hansel, CFO/Board Secretary, Ankeny Community School District, 306 SW School Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50023.
November 2 Board Brief Now Available
Board Briefs for are an informal summary of each board meeting, published as a quick informational tool to keep you in touch with the Ankeny Board of Education. Board Briefs require Adobe Reader to view. The Brief for the November 2 meeting is now available. Read the Board Brief here...
School-Based Seasonal Flu Clinics
The school district is partnering with the Polk County Health Department to re-schedule remaining seasonal flu vaccination clinics at school buildings November 9-12. This vaccination is for seasonal influenza and not the H1N1 flu strain. Families (students, parents and staff) can receive the flu vaccinations. Read about the schedules, guidelines, vaccines and more...
Volleyball State Tournament Tickets
Ankeny will play Cedar Rapids Xavier in the state volleyball tournament Wednesday, November 11, at 2:15 pm in the US Celluar Center in Cedar Rapids. Tickets go on sale at noon, November 6, in the activities office and the Northview office, and will remain on sale through the end of the school day on Tuesday. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and students. State tournament t-shirts will also be on sale.
Football Playoff Tickets
The Ankeny vs. Marshalltown football playoff game will be played on Friday, November 6 in Marshalltown. Gates open at 5:30 pm and game time is 7:00 pm. The Marshalltown football field is located to the east of the Roundhouse. View map. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and students and will go on sale at the activities office, and the Northview and Parkview school offices at noon on Wednesday, November 4, and will remain on sale through the end of the day Friday at all three locations.
Curriculum Improvements: Power Standards & Acceleration
As each subject area is examined during the comprehensive curriculum review underway at Ankeny Community Schools, a set of “power standards” is developed that are aligned to national standards and the Iowa Core Curriculum. Power standards identify the “must know components” of each course at each grade level. The district is also adding a number of options to the curriculum to ensure every student has intervention and acceleration opportunities. Read more here...
Parenting in the 21st Century: Helping Kids Bounce Back, Survive and Thrive in Today's Troubling World
Come hear Dr. Michele Borba speak at this FREE public event! Dr. Borba is an educational psychologist, former teacher, and mom. Recognized for offering research-driven advice, she is a frequent Today show contributor, recipient of the National Educator Award, and author of 22 books. Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 pm, at the Courtyard Marriot Grand Ballroom, 2405 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny. Read more...
Stronger Bus Rules For Improved Student Safety
To ensure student safety, the district is reviewing numerous security procedures this year. Where gaps are identified, new protocols are being adopted. Consequently, bus passes have been identified as an important point of security, and the district will begin to enforce rules that require students to show their bus pass to ride the bus. The rule requiring students to carry a bus pass isn’t new, but the district is implementing new guidelines beginning Monday, November 2, to ensure the rule is followed consistently. Read more here...
Pay-To-Ride Registration Underway
A reminder to parents and guardians interested in the Pay-To-Ride student transportation program: Registration for second semester is now underway and ends December 4. Transportation service for second semester Pay-To-Ride students begins January 11, 2010. Learn more about the Pay-To-Ride program here...
H1N1 Flu Precautions
The school district continues to take precautions regarding the H1N1 flu, and parents have an important role in helping to limit the spread of the virus. Find information about H1N1 flu here.
