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January 21, 2021

Volunteers Needed: Ankeny Service Center Community Event

The Ankeny Service Center will host “Sharing our Resources: A Community Event” from

Noon to 5 pm: Saturday, January 30

10 am to 3 pm: Sunday, January 31

at the Lakeside Center, Ankeny.

The event, which is open to the public, will offer coats, winter gear, personal care and household items, and non perishable food items. All visitors will be required to wear masks, and a maximum of 30 visitors will be allowed into the facility at a time. Social distancing will be enforced.
January 8, 2021

Updated: Clarification on Governor’s Proclamation regarding Sporting Events

Although the governor’s proclamation did lift some restrictions to attend high school sporting events we are still restricted to follow social distancing guidelines and mandatory mask requirements.

Our CIML activity departments will continue to abide by social distancing guidelines established by the Governor, Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association & CDC.

As result Ankeny schools will  follow these guidelines for CIML events to keep our student athletes & fans safe.

Basketball Varsity Players will be issued 4 wristbands to distribute to family. Lower level players will be issued 2 wristbands to distribute to family. We will limit visitor fans to 2 tickets per student athlete & local school districts will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible. Cheer & Dance will continue to receive 2 wristbands at games they perform.

Swimming will restrict visiting fans will issue 2 wristbands to swimmers based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Bowling will restrict visiting fans. Local school districts will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Wrestling Varsity wrestlers will be issued 4 wristbands to distribute to family. Lower level wrestlers will be issued 2 wristbands to distribute to family. We will limit visitor fans to 2 tickets per student athlete & local school districts will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible. Cheer will continue to receive 2 wristbands at games they perform.

Tournaments We will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible.

View more information from the CIML here

January 5, 2021

Mark Your Calendars: PreK & K Registration

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PRESCHOOL Registration opens on Monday, January 25, 2021.

KINDERGARTEN Registration opens on Friday, February 5, 2021.

2020-21 Before & After School Program Registration opens April 8 to incoming Kindergarteners.  Click here to learn more!

November 11, 2020

Mask Up for Ankeny Schools

Ankeny,

We.Need.You.

It will take our whole community pulling together to slow the spread and help keep our students in school. We’ve been hearing it for months, but now is the time to go back to mitigation basics.

  1. Wear Your Mask
  2. When Sick, Stay Home
  3. Wash Your Hands
  4. Watch Your Distance

This week, we’re launching a #MaskupforAnkeny campaign alongside the @CityofAnkeny. Partner with us by downloading an email signature and social media graphic at the link below and answer the question “What do you mask up for?” #MaskUpforAnkeny #MaskUpforAnkenySchools #SlowtheSpread

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Dic2GIwS5PD5Q5-go4_mUJFdd8xwaxS?usp=sharing

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September 16, 2020

Welcome Interim Superintendent Dr. Azinger

Dr. Al Azinger

The Ankeny Board of Education is pleased to announce Dr. Al Azinger was unanimously appointed as the Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Ankeny Community School District. Dr. Azinger has significant experience as a secondary and university administrator. He will step in as Interim Superintendent on September 16, 2020 when current Interim Superintendent, Dr. Jen Lindaman will assume her permanent role as Chief Officer of Academic Services for Ankeny Community School District.

“I am thrilled that Dr. Azinger has agreed to serve as the Ankeny Interim Superintendent, his expertise in growing leaders, and his dedication to public education make him the perfect leader for our school district,” stated Dr. Lindaman. “The Ankeny Community Schools values of community, challenge, leadership, excellence and inspiration were exemplified in Dr. Azinger’s responses to our interview teams giving us the utmost confidence in his ability to support our mission: Ankeny Community Schools is unified in its commitment, passion, and vision so every learner is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success.”

“The Ankeny School Board is pleased to welcome Dr. Al Azinger for the 2020-2021 school year. We appreciate the experience and depth of knowledge he brings to that role and we look forward to working with him. We are also grateful to Dr. Jen Lindaman for her leadership as she stepped in to temporarily fill that role,” said Lori Lovstad, President, Ankeny Board of Education.

Prior to joining the Ankeny Administrative Team, he served as Dean of the College of Education for Illinois State University. Throughout his years as an educator, he has served as Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, Kansas and Associate Superintendent in Iowa City, IA.

Dr. Azinger received his Bachelor of Arts from Northeast Missouri State. He also holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Western Illinois University; and a Doctorate of Education from University of Iowa.

“It’s an exciting opportunity,” stated Dr. Azinger. “I’m looking forward to working to maintain the high quality of education represented in Ankeny Schools during this transition.”

Dr. Azinger has strong ties to Ankeny and the school district. His daughter’s family calls Ankeny home and his three grandchildren are currently attending Ankeny schools.

September 4, 2020

Yearbooks Available

Extra  2019-2020 Yearbooks are available in the Southview front office for $30.00.

10th Grade yearbooks have been delivered to AHS for distribution.  Any Remote Learners that purchased 2019-2020 yearbooks will be mailed to your home.

If you have any questions, please call Southview at 515-965-9635.

 
August 27, 2020

Reminders for the Start of the School Year

Here are some important reminders and information regarding the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

How to Take Attendance for Full Remote Learning Students and Asynchronous Hybrid Students

 

Guidelines to consider when deciding to send your student to school if they are feeling ill

 

 Hybrid Schedule

  • Group 1 will meet on Mondays, Thursdays and every other Wednesday.
  • Group 2 will meet on Tuesdays, Fridays and every other Wednesday.
  • We will use the following Hybrid Bell Schedule. Hybrid Bell Schedule

We have made changes to the times our doors will unlock before school starts. Please do not drop your students off before these time slots so we don’t have large gatherings of students waiting outside the school building. Read chart below:

M,T,TH,F Building opens for drop-off M, T, TH, F Student Hours Wednesday Building opens for drop-off Wednesday Student Hours
8:00 am Doors Open 8:20 am – 3:35 pm 10:30 am Doors Open 10:50 am – 3:35

 

All doors will be locked at 8:20 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays.  Wednesday all doors will be locked at 10:50.  The east entrance serves as the main entrance to the building.

August 17, 2020

Yard Signs and Window Decals Available for Order

Yard signs and window decals are now available for order.  Please complete this order form and email AHS dance team coach, Dallas Ott, at dallas.ott@ankenyschools.org, with any questions you may have.  Fall orders are due on September 9, 2020.

August 4, 2020

Hybrid Learning Model

The final Hybrid Learning model schedule for the 2020-2021 school year has been selected. See the attached schedule, which is the Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays.
The survey results were:

Model 1 (Alternating Days): 35.15%
Model 2 (Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays): 64.85%

Hybrid Learning Model

The final results of the survey were:

  • Model 1 (Alternating Days): 35.15%
  • Model 2 (Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays): 64.85%

July 14, 2020

It’s Time To Update Your Student’s Athletic Registration

Beginning July 1, you may create or log into your existing rSchools account to update your student’s athletic registration and electronically sign participation documents.  This process needs to be completed annually in order to participate in sports, marching band and show choir.

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Frequently asked questions can be found by clicking here.  For questions not answered in this document, you may call the activities office at (515) 963-4335.

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