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Join Us April 21 for the Parent Advisory Committee
Please join us for the April 21, 2022 PAC meeting. This will be an open discussion about the draft Strategic Plan and Graduate Profile. The partnership between families, parents, students, and the school has always been a priority in Ankeny. This collaboration will grow as parents and families unite in support of student learning experiences such as career exploration and awareness of work-based learning. Determining a student’s vision for their future and engaging in learning that centers the student’s voice and choice in the process is best done when the educational team and the family work together.
When: Thursday, April 21 • 6-7:30pm
Where: Northview Middle School, 1302 North Ankeny Boulevard
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Save the Date: ESOL Family Night, May 9
When: Monday, May 9th, 6-8pm
Where: Northview Middle School, 1302 North Ankeny Boulevard
What: Join us for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Family Night! This event will help ESOL families to learn more about the district and available community resources. Please bring your child’s Chromebook. Dinner will be provided.
Don’t Miss Centennial’s Production of CHICAGO!
Ankeny Centennial Drama is producing CHICAGO: High School Edition! In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal!
Performance dates are April 22 & 23 at 7:00 p.m. and April 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the ACHS auditorium. Adult are $15 and student tickets (K-12) are $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance at achsdrama.ludus.com or at the door an hour prior to show time.
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April is School Library Month
All year long, our school librarians create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student’s educational career. April is School Library Month and we would like you to join us in celebrating the dedication of our library staff throughout the district!
Our students, teachers, and staff are so grateful for your knowledge and support. We encourage you to take a moment today to say a special thank you by visiting our digital Thank You page, add your message, and hit submit to deliver your appreciation to your building’s library staff!
Centennial High School Announces new Activities Director
Nate Lingren has been selected to become the Activities Director of Ankeny Centennial High School, pending board approval, beginning July 1, 2022.
Nate’s passion for supporting students and families with their activity and athletics endeavors is outstanding. His proven track record of engagement and leadership within various athletic and events organizations will only further the success of Ankeny Centennial High School.
“I am incredibly humbled for the opportunity to join the Ankeny Centennial staff and the Ankeny Community School District as the Activities Director,” noted Mr. Lingren. “Ankeny is filled with incredible students and families whose passion for the Arts, Clubs, Activities, and Athletics is second to none. The vision and leadership of the Administration has me excited to get to work! Go Jags!”
Nate is currently the Athletics and Activities Coordinator for Valley High School in West Des Moines, where he has served since 2017. Over the course of his career, he has worked in varied roles including working for the Iowa Cubs and the Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center.
Mr. Lingren received a Sports Management degree from Iowa State University. He has also received the Athletic Administration Authorization and CAA Designation from NIAAA.
Nate will officially begin as Activities Director July 1, but he will be in the district periodically prior to that time to collaborate with staff and administrators toward a smooth transition.
We look forward to continued success at Ankeny Centennial High School.
Celebrating our Assistant/Associate Principals!
The Ankeny Community School District would like to recognize all that assistant and associate principals that have persevered amid the pandemic and considered what their ever-expanding and evolving role might look like moving forward. Through it all, our AP’s have demonstrated unwavering leadership—becoming a source of strength and inspiration for us all. If ever there was a time to express how much your AP means to you and your school community, this is it. Visit our Thank You page, add your message, and hit submit to deliver to their inbox—it’s that easy!
Ankeny Centennial High School – Adam Busch, JD Hunter
Ankeny High School – Kelsie Goodman, Wade Grinhaug
Northview Middle School (8-9) – Caleb Hales, Cameron Wendt
Southview Middle School (8-9) – Nicole Kuhns, Chris Novak
Prairie Ridge Middle School (6-7) – Andrea Bruns, Kathleen Steffen
Parkview Middle School (6-7) – Ben Huebsch, Emily Rash
Thank You Paraprofessionals!
Today we would like to say we appreciate our paraprofessionals! This day is celebrated the first Wednesday every April in order to raise awareness about the important work of paraprofessionals in our schools. This includes teaching associates, special education associates, media center associates, and classroom assistants. Thank you to our multi-tasking rockstars for working with our students and making a difference in their lives!