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HIGH SCHOOL NAMING SURVEY
The Ankeny Board of Education is inviting the public to weigh in on two options for high school names through a brief survey. The survey will accept one response per computer and will be available until 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010. At that time, the survey will close and the data will be compiled for the Board of Education. Those without Internet access can call (515) 289-3950 to have their response recorded in the survey. Read more and take the survey here...
No Summer School in 2010
Due to budget constraints, the district will not offer remedial or enrichment summer school during the summer of 2010. We will continue to serve the needs of students whose Individual Education Plans (IEPs) indicate the need for extended services, and we will continue to provide credit recovery opportunities for secondary students. Read more here...
Senior Class Fees Deadline
If your student is graduating this year, please keep in mind that all fees and/or fines must be paid by April 1, 2010 in order to participate in commencement. You can view your balance on Infinite Campus, or contact Nikki Corbett at 963-7349. For payment, you may stop in the AHS front office, mail, or send payment with your student. Please make checks payable to Ankeny Community Schools.
Ankeny High School Announcements
SENIORS - Pick up Graduation Announcements
Herff Jones will be distributing graduation announcements in the commons area @ AHS from 7:45 - 1:15 on Thursday, March 11. You will be asked to make payment at this time if you have not already done so. Please make checks payable to Herff Jones.
Media Center Book Fair
The AHS Media Center will host their first Scholastic Book Fair on March 29th – April 2nd. 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Unlike the grade school book fair of your childhood, this fair is geared towards high school students as young adults. Students will be able to purchase books and other items before and during school. Parents are welcome to stop in during the school day to check it out too! Come join the excitement that is reading! Proceeds from the sale will go towards the purchase of new books and materials for the high school media center.
2010 AP Exam Registration
Registrations for the 2010 AP Exams will be accepted in the AHS Guidance Office from March 8 though March 12. Nicole Wee, AP Coordinator, distributed information and registration materials during AP classes. A copy of the 2010 AP Exam Registration is available here. Please note the REFUND POLICY. Detailed information about AP testing is available at www.collegeboard.com/apstudents
AHS Prom
The Ankeny High School Junior-Senior Prom is fast approaching! You can now find information about tickets, cost, theme, colors, location, photographer, and DJ services on the Prom page under Athletics & Activities >> Activities, Clubs & Student Organizations.
After-Prom Donations
Ankeny's Junior-Senior Prom will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010. The After-Prom Party follows the dance from midnight till 5:30 a.m. All juniors and seniors are welcome to attend, whether or not they attend the Prom dance. Last year, over 950 students were treated to a SAFE, fun-filled evening. It takes the support of parents and the community to make this worthwhile event possible. The After-Prom Committee asks parents of all junior and seniors for a $25.00 donation to help defray the costs of the event. Parents are welcome to mail their donation to Ankeny After-Prom, PO box 1181, Ankeny, IA 50021.
Seniors may mail a small baby picture and wallet size senior picture for the "senior wall." Keep in mind the pictures will not be returned. Please write your students name on the back of both pictures. Money and Pictures will be accepted until March 31, 2010. However, for planning purposes, your prompt attention is greatly appreciated . Thank you for making After Prom an exciting SAFE alternative for our students. Questions? Email: ankenyafterprom@q.com
Seniors may mail a small baby picture and wallet size senior picture for the "senior wall." Keep in mind the pictures will not be returned. Please write your students name on the back of both pictures. Money and Pictures will be accepted until March 31, 2010. However, for planning purposes, your prompt attention is greatly appreciated . Thank you for making After Prom an exciting SAFE alternative for our students. Questions? Email: ankenyafterprom@q.com
A HAWK HURRAH for the AHS Band!
On Saturday, February 20th, the Ankeny High School band participated in the Perry Band Olympics at Perry High School. The solo/ensemble music contest for high school instrumental music students involved 12 schools with more than 880 entries. The Ankeny band program was represented by 126 performances for 15 different judges, including over 100 different students. The Ankeny Band received 82 division I awards, 43 division II’s, and 1 division III’s. Click here to learn which students received awards.
