Summer Hours, Registration, Transcripts, School Preparation Day, Back to School Night, First Day of School, School Pictures and Graduation Date
OUR SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Friday: Closed
We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th & Friday, July 5th.
REGISTRATION:
To register for the 2024-2025 school year: https://www.ankenyschools.org/registrar/register-for-school/
or call Melanie Brisco at the District Office 515-965-9600 ext. 56772
TRANSCRIPTS:
To request a transcript: https://www.ankenyschools.org/transcript-requests/
To request a DMACC transcript, go to DMACC Transcript Requests
SCHOOL PREPARATION DAY: August 15, 2024 from 8:00am – 3:00pm
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: August 20, 2024 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: August 23, 2024
SCHOOL PICTURES: August 29th & August 30th Picture Order Information
GRADUATION DATE: May 31, 2025 @ 2:00p.m. – Hilton Coliseum, Ames
Ankeny High School JV Quiz Bowl Team Places Second at International Championships After Dramatic Run
From L to R: Jack Ponton, Drew Coleman, Carter Ross, Nolan Gentry, Anders Repp and Eli Pattee
Ankeny High School’s JV Quiz Bowl team clinched second place at the prestigious 42nd International Academic Championships! This impressive feat marks the team’s second international runner-up title, mirroring their success in 2022. Notably, some of these students were part of last year’s National Championship-winning middle school team.
Their road to victory was nothing short of thrilling. After conquering the Virtual Regional Championship in May (beating teams from Ohio, New York, Arkansas, and the UAE), Ankeny entered the International Quarterfinals as the 4th seed. They then delivered a nail-biting win against Dubai on the very last question! The momentum continued in the semifinals, where they shocked everyone by defeating the powerhouse Little Rock Central (the #1 seed) – again, on the final question!
This set the stage for a rematch with Gadsden, Alabama, the team Ankeny previously beat to claim Iowa’s first National Quiz Bowl Championship. While Ankeny held the lead until the 3rd quarter, Gadsden ultimately emerged victorious, securing their first National Title.
The competition tested the students’ knowledge across a wide range of subjects, including history, geography, science, arts, and more. Coach Coombes expressed immense pride in his team’s dedication and competitive spirit, stating, “It’s amazing and exciting to see their energy and motivation for learning!”
Summer Office Hours, School Start Date & Graduation Date 2025
Our summer office hours will begin on June 3rd.
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Friday: Closed
REGISTRATION:
To register for the 2024-2025 school year: https://www.ankenyschools.org/registrar/register-for-school/
or call Melanie Brisco at the District Office 515-965-9600 ext. 56772
TRANSCRIPTS:
To request a transcript: https://www.ankenyschools.org/transcript-requests/
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: August 23, 2024
GRADUATION DATE: May 31, 2025 @ 2:00p.m. – Hilton Coliseum
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to AHS 2024 graduate and former Talon editor Vivian Wu for her second Best of School Newspapers Online award for the in-depth news story “A changing community: Diversity, equity, and inclusion in Ankeny Schools.” You can read her story and the rest of The Talon staff at AHSTalonNews.com.
End of Semester 2 Schedule
Please see the schedule below for Thursday 5.23.24 & Friday 5.24.24 .
- 2023-24 End of Semester 2 Schedule (2 hour early dismissal)
AHS Class of 2024 – Commencement Planning Guide
Congratulations Seniors and Parents! Your hard work and determination have brought you here. Listed below you will find important information about the commencement process.
TO DO: Is Your Name Incorrect on your School Transcript? If so, it will be incorrect on your diploma. Email Ms. Myers at: Jill.Myers@ankenyschools.org or stop by the Counseling Office to correct your name.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements were ordered in October and will be distributed on Wednesday, March 27 from 10:40 am – 1:00 pm across from the front office. If you have questions or concerns regarding your order, you may call the Jostens office at 1-800-863-0961 Ext. 0 or go to www.jostens.com. If not picked up on March 27th, you can pick them up in the front office.
CAPS AND GOWNS: Caps and gowns will be distributed on Wednesday, May 8 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm across from the front office. If not picked up on May 8th, you can pick them up in the front office.
SENIOR FINAL EXAMS: May 20 and May 21 during regular class periods.
SENIORS’ LAST DAY: Tuesday, May 21 – All academic work must be completed by this date to be eligible to participate in commencement. All fines and fees must also be paid.
SENIOR BREAKFAST AND SLIDESHOW: The Student Council will sponsor a senior breakfast/slideshow in the cafeteria at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, prior to commencement practice. All graduates are invited to attend.
COMMENCEMENT PRACTICE (mandatory): Thursday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. in the high school gym. You must attend this practice session if you wish to participate in commencement.
COMMENCEMENT: Sunday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The doors to Wells Fargo will open at 10:00 am for the public. There is seating for approximately 14,000 people, so we will not issue tickets for commencement. Graduates should be at Wells Fargo ready to line up no later than 10:00 a.m.
COMMENCEMENT DECORUM: Commencement is a time for celebration, but it is also a time to demonstrate respect and dignity for all students and families. We ask that guests refrain from using noisemakers and from shouting or applauding during the ceremony. At the end of the diploma presentation, we will honor all graduates at the same time. Graduates are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and respect during the ceremony as well.
DIPLOMA PACKETS: Immediately following the commencement ceremony, seniors will be handed their diploma packet. The packet will include your diploma, immunization card and commencement photo order form.
Your diploma and immunization card CANNOT be replaced. (Please keep your diploma and immunization card in a safe place – DO NOT DESTROY).
COMMENCEMENT PHOTOGRAPHS: Photos will be taken as you cross the stage. These photos will be available for order through the photographers website.
Yearbook Purchase Deadline (June 1st, 2024)
Hello, students, parents, and guardians of Ankeny High School!
With the school year coming to an end, the deadline to purchase a yearbook for the 23/24 school year is coming up! The last day to purchase a yearbook is June 1st, 2024. You can purchase the yearbook here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/ankenyhighschool.
Please check your email or login to Yearbook Market to check your purchase status if you are not sure if you have ordered a yearbook.
Please keep in mind that we will have a very limited number of extra copies available, and they will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thank you for supporting our school and yearbook staff!
Ankeny High School Yearbook Advisor,
Annastasia Manrose
2023-24 End of Semester 2 Schedule
Click on the link to see the End of Semester 2 schedule for Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th.
2024 French and Spanish Honor Society Inductees
Ankeny High School held their induction ceremonies for the National French and Spanish Honor Societies on May 6. The French Honor Society has been around since 2015 and the Spanish Honor Society started in 2017. The French and Spanish Honor Societies are national organizations that promote interest in the language and culture and recognize students’ outstanding effort and dedication to the study of the language during high school. French and Spanish Honor Society students must maintain an average GPA of A- or higher for three consecutive semesters in the language and an overall minimum GPA of 3.0. Students organize and lead club activities, volunteer their time to tutor others, and participate in various service projects at school and within the community. Students also demonstrate good character and leadership skills throughout the year. Both French and Spanish Honor Society students participated in the STAMP test to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy and French students participated in the National French Contest, Grand Concours. We would like to recognize the outstanding achievements of these individuals this academic school year. La Société Honoraire de français & Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica are sponsored by Madame Worley-Petersen and Señora Anderson.
French National Honor Society inductees for 2024:
New Members: Scott Kruse, Greg Newhouse, Aden Rasmussen, Vivian Wu, Sydney Jones, Zoey Jorgensen, Samantha Peterson, Ava Sesker, Kyra Swenson, Summer Loney, Luke Miller, Harrison Brink
Returning members: Harley House, Sydney Howe, Kayla Pocernich, Ashley Sikyta, Avery Enright, Sarah Florez, Jamie Froelich, Abri Pence, Jenna Strable, Hannah Young, Brynne Bellaire, Morgan Conklin, Isabel Peverill, Carter Ross, Cody Sellner
Seniors: Harley House, Sydney Howe, Kayla Pocernich, Ashley Sikyta, Avery Enright, Sarah Florez, Jamie Froelich, Abri Pence, Jenna Strable, Hannah Young, Scott Kruse, Greg Newhouse, Aden Rasmussen, Vivian Wu
Spanish National Honor Society inductees for 2024:
New Members: Lio Aguirre, Chloe Anderson, Emma Ethington, Taevah Ganahl, Ava Gifford, Hannah Howard, Zoe Hutchinson, Emma Kisgen, Makenna Madetzke, Addison Meyer, Sophie Shadwick, Avery Taylor, Ryan Tomlinson, Paige Spoelstra, Mitch Anderson
Returning members: Faith Spoelstra, Kaylyn Miller, Hunter Boswell, Clara Jero, Miranda Geest, Joanna Guerrero, Brenna Fast, Sammy Bryan, Ava Tomlinson, Ale Cabello, Raegan Behrens
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to sophomore Talon reporter Lydia Gerety for her third Best of School Newspapers Online award for her coverage of the Special Olympics hosted at AHS on April 24. You can read her story on AHSTalonNews.com.
