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Winter Newsletter

The Ankeny Centennial High School Quiz Bowl Team has won their first-ever Iowa State Knowledge Bowl Championship, defeating the Ankeny High School team, which had held the title for the past three years. In Division 2, the Southview Middle School Quiz Bowl team claimed the state championship by defeating Northview and several small high schools across Iowa. “I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to coach these amazing students in Ankeny public schools,” said Quiz Bowl coach Nathan Coombes. “This is the first time ACHS has fielded a team in five years.”

One of the great things about Ankeny Schools is the community’s support of our athletics and activities. These events bring thousands of people together to celebrate the achievement of students. Because security is of utmost importance, the district continues to review its practices and identify areas of improvement at such events. As a result, we implement security measures for our activities and events.

Security practices:

• Grades 6-12 must wear school ID while at the game
• Footballs are not allowed
• No baby powder, confetti, signs, noisemakers
• No weapons (real or look-alike)
• The North gate will remain secured at all times unless a team, band, or emergency personnel need access to the stadium
• Families will be encouraged to ensure that students in grades K-5 be accompanied by an adult
• Entrance to the stadium before an event will not be allowed
• There will be no re-entry after leaving the stadium
• Spectators will not be allowed to bring backpacks and large handbags into the stadium; Diaper bags or medical bags are allowed, but are subject to search
• No outside food or drink
• No access without a ticket or pass, including after halftime

These recommendations are the result of numerous conversations with security experts and a review of our current practices. Security can often be at odds with convenience. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for our students and spectators. We look forward to cheering on the Hawks and Jaguars with you this Fall.

Southview Families,

In order to participate in activities, each student must be registered for each activity they plan on participating in. To register, please follow the link below and follow the instructions. During the registration process, you will work your way through each step. Almost everything you need to register is provided to you.

One thing you will need to provide on your own is a copy of your son or daughter’s physical to include in the registration. In order to participate in athletics, a valid physical must be on file. Physicals are good for 13 months from the date of the exam. There is a place for you to include the form within the registration. Please make sure to include the page with the date and the doctor’s signature. 

This will need to be completed before the first day of practice for athletics. Please try to finalize this process as soon as possible.

Activity Registration

For all incoming 8th and 9th graders:

Southview Middle School doesn’t have a specific school supply list.  We encourage parents to purchase or reuse folders, notebooks, pens and pencils.  Just a small amount of these items are generally all that is needed throughout the school year.  If there is something specific that a class needs, your teacher will go over that with you during the first few days of class.  Most classes will do a large amount of their work on the student’s Chromebook.

If you have any additional questions, please call the main office line at #515-965-9635.

December 23- Jan 2:  Holiday Break  / No School

January 3, 2025 :  Classes Resume