Announcements

There will be no school on Friday, October 20th or Monday, October 23rd. The main office will be open on Friday from 7:30am-3:00pm and closed on Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 24th.

Congratulations to Talon editor Joanna Guerrero for earning a Best of School Newspapers Online award for her coverage of Spanish Honor Society in “Bingo! SHS brings smiles to seniors.” Check out her story at AHSTalonNews.com.

BEST of SNO

DATE         EVENT

10/10/23   Josten’s presentation at 1:37 p.m. in the auditorium (caps & gowns, graduation announcements)

10/17/23   Order Day with Josten’s  in the Commons (10:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

10/19/23   College Financial Aid Night @ACHS (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

10/24/23   College Planning Night in the Media Center @ AHS (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

02/23/24  Deadline for submitting senior photos and recognition ads for the yearbook. 

                     Email photos to annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org 

03/22/24   Deadline for submitting optional senior recognition ads for the yearbook.

03/27/24   Announcements Distribution Day in the Commons, facilitated by Josten’s   (10:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

04/03/24   Senior Class Photo at 1:37 p.m.

04/24/24   Senior Meeting in the Auditorium at 1:37 p.m. during Hawk Time

                      Commencement Speaker application process opens

05/03/24   Deadline for submitting Commencement Speaker application videos

05/08/24   Senior Service Day (facilitated by student council) 

                      Post-Secondary  Decision Day – wear your college, military, or career logo t-shirt (facilitated by counselors) 

                      Cap & Gown Distribution Day in the Commons, facilitated by Josten’s (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) 

05/15/24    Senior Spotlight Night in the Main Gym

05/21/24     Senior Last Day  – 4:00 p.m. Deadline for teachers to turn in grades.  All coursework must be completed & turned in prior to this date to allow time for the teachers to evaluate work and assign grades.  All fees &  fines  must be paid.

05/30/24     8:15 a.m.  Senior Breakfast in the Commons 

                       9:00 a.m. MANDATORY Commencement Practice in the Main Gym (facilitated by admin team)

06/02/24    11:00 a.m.  Sunday – COMMENCEMENT – Seniors are to arrive at Wells Fargo Arena by 10:00 a.m.     

Senior Calendar 2024

October 16: PSAT (Registration Closed)

October 19: Financial Aid Night 6:00 PM at Ankeny Centennial High School – geared for senior families

October 20: No School – Fall Break

October 23: No School – Professional Learning Day

October 24: College Planning Night 6:00 PM at Ankeny High School – geared for sophomore and junior families

October 25: School Picture Re-takes

October 26: Fall Conferences 4:30pm-8:30pm

November 10: No School – Professional Learning Day

November 22: No School

November 23 and 24: No School – Thanksgiving Holiday

Keep up to date on AHS events by reading our newsletter every month. Hawk Highlights – AHS Newsletter

Picture retakes will be on Wednesday, October 25th.

Picture Re-take Information

What:  Future Ready Night & Career Showcase 

The night will include learning sessions aimed at helping students navigate high school and post-secondary opportunities as well as a Career Showcase featuring over 30 different careers!

When: Monday, October 16th   5:30-8:15 PM 

Where: 

DMACC Building 5 / Student Center

2006 S. Ankeny Blvd.

Ankeny, IA 50023

Purpose: 

This event is designed for both students and parents

• Students will have the opportunity to explore and engage with various careers at the Career Showcase through hands-on experiences with business professionals.
• Parents, guardians, and students are invited to attend four 25 minute sessions to learn more about opportunities students can take advantage of during and after high school.

Linked you will find a copy of the program for the night. 

There will be no school on Monday, September 25th.

Congratulations to our Homecoming King & Queen Candidates for AHS.

Devon Akers
Dylan Dougherty
Noah Yeager
Zane Shoning
Jordan Zuber
Adyson Brecht
Sydney Howe
Sydnee Gillaspy
Abriana Pence
Eleanor Albert

Ankeny High School, it’s time to show your team spirit! Homecoming week is here, and we have a lineup of exciting events for you. On Monday, we kicked off the festivities with the annual Under the Lights games. The fun continues this Friday, September 15, at 7pm with the football game. Come out to support your team and engage in an unforgettable night of school spirit. Let’s go, Hawks!

• HOCO Dress Up Days!
• • 9/13  – Wacky Wednesday – Throw on your craziest combo of clothes.
  • 9/14 – 70s – Be a blast from the past! Give us your best 70s get up.
  • 9/15 – Spirit Day – Wear your grade color in support of the Hawks!
    

HOMECOMING DANCE INFORMATION:

Homecoming dance tickets are now on sale online. You can purchase your tickets using the in-touch system. Tickets bought ahead of time are $10. Tickets will be sold in person on September 14th before and after school and the 15th before school, only.

All students must pick up their wristbands before or after school on the 14th or 15th as well. Students without wristbands and student IDs will not be let into the dance. Any ticket purchased at the door on the day of the dance will cost $15, so please buy them ahead of time for a cheaper price.

Dance – 9/16/2023  (Dance guest forms are available in the front office and due by 4:00 on Wednesday 9/13/2023). Anyone that does not attend a school that is being invited must present their id by the same deadline.

Hello, parents/guardians of AHS students!

Yearbook pick up is still ongoing! Seniors from the 2022-23 school year can pick up their books in the main office until four PM! All current students can pick up their yearbooks in the media center before school and after school until 3:45 PM. Please make sure you have ordered a yearbook before stopping by and be prepared to sign your name!

Please reach out to annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org if you have any questions.