The main office at 306 SW School St. is open 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. during summer break.
Eric Hou is the first Iowan to rank that high in the You Be the Chemist™ competition.
Online registration for the 2018-2019 school year is open until June 29.
Thanks to our students and staff for a fantastic 2017-2018 school year!
On May 21, the Ankeny Board of Education approved hiring Laura Ryan as the new principal for Northeast Elementary.
This year's retirees have served over 300 combined years in the Ankeny Community School District.
ACHS and AHS both receive silver rankings in U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 analysis of high schools across America.
Thirty students qualified to attend this year's World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute.
The singers won first place overall, along with several other awards.
Northview and Parkview students earn the top spots.
The district recieved six Awards of Excellence.
Twenty-three Prairie Ridge students earned honors at the competition.
Proceeds from the event will be added to the Filling Up Every Learner (FUEL) account.
All three bands place first in the 2018 Festivals of Music in Chicago.
Congratulations to the top four teams from this challenging event!
Ankeny School District's Alternative Learning Center provides a different option for students.
Twenty-two Ankeny students competed at the state You Be the Chemist Challenge®.
For the eighth consecutive year, the school’s portion of the tax rate has decreased, bringing the total reduction to $4.40.
The district received recognition from the Government Finance Officers Assocation.
The first Iowa high school dance team in history to bring home a National Championship title!
Ankeny teams compete in the Iowa State and Regional History Bowl and Bee.
60 Ankeny students participated; 23 students advance to state.
These students are among the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) honorees.
Students spent time sharing superpowers volunteering at Meals from the Heartland.
Varsity, JV, and eighth grade teams win championships.
Congratulations to AHS' show choir "Visual Adrenaline!"
The voters of Ankeny passed an $18 million dollar bond to build the next elementary.
The Ankeny Board of Education approved hiring Scott Garvis.
The Board of Education approved the calendar at its meeting on January 3.
Mr. Jeremy Braden will take on the role in 2018-2019.
Find information about the state's newly released informational website.
Congratulations to the Southview eighth grade Quiz Bowl team.
This is the third consecutive state win for the team!
The team also took second in Kick and third in Pom.
The Iowa Department of Education (IDOE) has released the newest numbers of the Iowa Postsecondary Readiness Report.
Southview students Lauren McEvoy and Sydney Stover each had the distinguished honor of being chosen as soloists for their concert, an incredible honor.
Two Ankeny Football Coaches were recognized by the Iowa Football Coaches Association.
Joy DeJong is the recipient of the WHO-TV and IMT Insurance recognition.
Davis (on the right) is the recipient of the Stephen Tsai Award for Excellence in Autism Education.
Orbis is recognized by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.
Eight AHS students have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians.
Academic Letter Awards were presented to Ankeny High School students who had an unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.67 or higher at the end of the 2016-2017 school year.
Academic Letter Awards were presented to Ankeny Centennial High School students who had an unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.67 or higher at the end of the 2016-2017 school year.
The band won six awards at the 62nd Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree.
Ankeny High School is recognized by Jostens® for its dynamic yearbook.
Officials of the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation® (NMSC) have announced the names of Commended students.
Ankeny Schools ranks in the top out of 312 Iowa districts.
DeJong was nominated by 2012 Ankeny High School graduate Maddie Manning.
Watch our Ankeny Experience video featuring Nutrition Services.
NASCAR driver Brett Moffitt illustrates the importance of the STEM principles behind the growing sport of Nascar.
They competed at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships in Marengo, Ohio.
Teams from AHS and Southview competed this summer in Chicago.
Kathryn Cooper was awarded by Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate, for her efforts with the Iowa Youth Straw Poll.
The fourth graduating class celebrates their milestone.
The 104th graduating class celebrates their milestone.
Brenna Coleman earned a silver medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing competition.
More than 160 teams participated in this highly competitive event.
Fourteen Ankeny students win awards during the annual Law Day celebration sponsored by the Polk County Bar Association and ARAG Legal Insurance.
Students representing all 10 elementary and four middle schools presented projects at the central-region Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC) technology fair.
The ACHS boys' shuttle hurdle relay team takes first Drake win in school's history.
Southview's eighth grade team won the Iowa Quiz Bowl Championship.
Twenty-five Ankeny students were among the 300 to attend the sixth annual World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute.
Mrs. Manard will officially begin her new role July 1.
Junior Austin Rognes' winning plan will be built in the near future in Des Moines.
Mr. Martin will officially begin his duties on July 1, 2017.
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The University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center announces the Scholastic Art and Writing winners.
Watch our latest Ankeny Experience video featuring the preschool program.
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ACHS Show Choir "Spectrum" caps off their season with a win in California.
AHS and ACHS students earn two first place awards and one second place.
The Board of Education approved hiring Dr. Anne Lundquist.
Six Ankeny students are among the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) honorees.
ACHS is being honored for its college and career readiness.
Ankeny Schools and Copán Schools commemorate the anniversary of our exchange program.
Ankeny students unite to collect money for University of Iowa's Children’s Miracle Network.
Watch the latest Ankeny Experience video featuring Crocker Elementary.
Watch the latest Ankeny Experience video featuring Parkview Middle School.
Ankeny Centennial's Varsity Showchoir Spectrum Wins Big at Showzam Competition.
See why ACHS has Jag Pride in the latest Ankeny Experience video.
Watch the lastest Ankeny Experience video featuring Southeast.
This year the foundation provided 67 grants totaling $49,526.03.
The district is recognized for significant gains in Advanced Placement® access and performance.
Niche is recognizing Ankeny Community School District as one of the best in the state.
Watch the video of our Ankeny Experience at Northview.
ACHS placed first in Class XIII Pom and AHS placed second.
AHS won first and ACHS placed second. Both teams earned the Distinguished Academic Award.
Watch the video of our Ankeny Experience.
Southeast students send special treats to 720 police officers.
Sixty-two 6th-9th grade vocalists received the honor.
All 16 of Ankeny's schools collected winter outerwear, serving 245 Ankeny students.
Watch the video of our Ankeny Experience at Northeast.
Congrautlations to the Jaguar volleyball team on their third state title.
Watch the latest video of our Ankeny Experience featuring Terrace.
Watch the video of our Ankeny Experience at AHS.
Check out the latest Ankeny Experience video.
Watch East's video to find out why they feel their school is the best kept secret.
Check out the video of our Ankeny Experience at Westwood.
Watch the video of our Ankeny Experience at Southview Middle School.
Jae Swanepoel presents his winning project at the Iowa Technology and Education Connection Conference.
The USDA makes a special visit to East Elementary.
Congratulations to football coach Jerry Pezzetti on his achievement.
Bus drivers pursue "Fill the Backpack" campaign
AHS won first; best winds, colorguard, and drum majors in Cedar Rapids.
ACHS wins first place and Best Colorguard in Pella.
ACHS students receive a rare opportunity to have a dialogue with Justice Mark Cady.
Students try their hand at different construction simulators.
Lynne Bleeker will be honored during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Students achieve an average composite score of 24.8.
Newsweek ranks AHS tops in high school achievement.
Ankeny was recently ranked the third best small city for families in the midwest and 11th nationwide.
While students enjoy their summer break, Ankeny teachers partnered with the Ankeny Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to forge relationships with local businesses and the classroom.
The AHS junior varsity squad one takes first place overall at the state trap meet.
Meg Brandt is honored at the Des Moines Register's All-Iowa Sports Awards.
Congratulations to the Jaguars for winning the girls' class 3A state title.
Thirteen French I and French II students achieve national ranking.
Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School seniors celebrate commencement on June 4.
More than 300 Ankeny students were recognized during Senior Spotlight Nights at Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School.
Southeast Elementary celebrates being named Scholastic Books Iowa contest winner.
Students receive recognition for their achievement.
A celebratory breakfast honored those scoring in the top half of the National French and Spanish exams.
Ankeny educators graduate from Drake with a Master's in Teaching Effectiveness and Professional Development.
A $100,000 Community Development Grant was awarded for the project.
Southview students win the top three spots in Iowa on the National Spanish Exam.
Seventy AHS and ACHS seniors sign with their intended colleges.
ACHS Senior Colton Sleister is among the state's top ten students.
ACHS' varsity show choir wins first runner-up and several "best of" awards.
Thirty students from Ankeny Schools attend the fifth annual World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University.
Southview teams place first and third in the state competition.
Students look toward the future and explore career paths during student-organized career day.
All the finalists in the competition were from Ankeny Schools.
Three students create the winning video in the Iowa Department of Human Rights' Women's History Month contest.
This year's winners are the Shooting Stars from Westwood Elementary.
Visual Adrenaline placed first runner-up overall and won best band.
DICE placed fourth in the state at the Iowa First Tech Challenge (FTC) Championship.
Ankeny's ninth through twelfth grade band students had an outstanding showing at the Perry Band Olympics.
Iowa State Representative John Landon and Polk County Supervisor Steve Van Oort make donations; First National Bank awards grant.
Ankeny Schools and DMACC have entered into an agreement for the shared use of a new competition swimming pool to open in spring 2017
The project continues to progress and is 85 percent finished.
Ankeny students come together to collect money for University of Iowa's Children’s Miracle Network.
Children in the Before And-After School Program enjoy "Bug-tastic" camp on their no-school day.
The six students are among the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) honorees.
Both teams take home recognition at the FIRSTTech Challenge league championship.
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The competition season is off to a great start, as the choirs earn big wins.
Matthew Brucker has been selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
John Deere is helping advance the education of Crocker students with a John Deere Community Relations grant.
Ankeny High School varsity cheer teams were honored to perform at the halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, 2016.
Volleyball player Tasha Vipond named to Elite Team and Coach Jessica Rinehart named Coach of the Year.
Ankeny Community School District's Tech Central is your "one-stop-shop" for technology assistance.
Seniors John Banta and Tanner Morgan are both honored as Elite Team defensive members.
The district is recognized for significant gains in Advanced Placement® access and performance.
Congratulations to the AHS and ACHS color guard and dance teams for their outstanding performances at state.
Congratulations to the Southview students for their placement in the online Thinking Cap Tournament.
View photos of the band's performance at Walt Disney World on Thanksgiving.
Chelsey Blough was honored at the state volleyball tournament on November 13.
View photos of the band's performance in the Veterans Day parade.
Dance members from both Ankeny high schools and color guard from Ankeny Centennial received honors at the 2015 Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) Solos Competition.
Eight AHS students have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians.
Congratulations to the Southview Middle School ninth grade knowledge bowl team for finishing third at the Iowa State Knowledge Bowl competition.
Three Ankeny students were among 400 nation-wide who were honored at the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center’s Recognition Ceremony in Iowa City.
Ankeny High School senior Matthew Brucker earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36 and SAT score of 2400.
Academic Letter Awards were presented to Ankeny Centennial students who had an unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.67 or higher at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
Academic Letter Awards were presented to Ankeny High School students who had an unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.67 or higher at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation® (NMSC) have announced the names of Commended Students in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Ankeny Community School District seventh-grade science teacher Lynne Bleeker is one of five Iowa teachers who have been named state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
