Optional Senior Recognition/Baby Ads: All senior recognitions/baby ads are due March 22nd, 2024.
1. Name of the senior
2. A senior or baby photo
3. A heartfelt message
4. Payment made out to “AHS Yearbook”
Recognition/Baby Ad Options and Prices:
Small: ⅛ page ad with up to two images and 40 words ($60)
Medium: ¼ page ad with up to three images and 60 words ($100)
Large: ½ page ad with up to four images and 80 words ($150)
Payment Info:
Make the check payable to “AHS Yearbook” for Senior recognition/baby ads. Send your check to the front office of the high school.
You need to send your recognition/baby ad as a JPEG or JPG to annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org. There is a $10 late fee if recognition/baby ads are sent in after March 22nd, 2024.
NO SCHOOL
There will be no school on Friday, March 1st, due to a professional learning day. School will resume on Monday, March 4th.
Talon podcasters earn online award for an episode featuring Principal Dr. DJ Johnson
Talon podcasters Charlie Christensen and Griffin Nye have achieved the esteemed Best of School Newspapers online award for their exceptional contribution to episode 4 of The Gray Room podcast. This episode features a thought-provoking discussion with AHS Principal Dr. DJ Johnson. Explore their enlightening conversations here.
People of the Year Awards: Nominations are Open!
Students, parents, and community members are invited to participate in the nomination process for the ACSD People of the Year awards, an event that recognizes outstanding contributions to our educational community. Nomination forms are open for the following awards:
- Education Professional of the Year Nomination Form
- Support Staff Member of the Year Nomination Form
- Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form
Your nominations will help us recognize and celebrate the outstanding people that make our school district a great place to be! Please take a moment to consider individuals who have made a positive impact and submit your nominations by March 1, 2024.
Parent Resource: Tips to Prepare for Assessments
During this time of year, many of our students will be preparing to take assessments. Whether you’re helping an elementary or secondary student prepare for testing, listed below are a few resources to help:
CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE CHRISTENSEN & GRIFFIN NYE
Congratulations to Talon podcasters Charlie Christensen and Griffin Nye for earning a Best of School Newspapers online award for episode 4 of The Gray Room podcast featuring Principal Dr. DJ Johnson. You can listen to their podcast at AHSTalonNews.com.
Spring Conferences
We look forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher Conferences on February 29th 2024, between 4:30 pm and 8:30 pm. The focus of this time will be on sharing your child’s academic progress. Conferences may be scheduled as in person or over the phone with individual teachers to discuss your student’s progress. If you would like to hold a conference to discuss your student’s progress, you will be able to access the online conference scheduler through this link – using code 9jk9a . You will be directed to schedule 10 minute conferences with individual teachers.
The link will open to sign up for conferences from 4pm on 2/20/24 to 4pm on 2/27/24.
The link above is working for some and not others. Here is another link to use: https://www.schoolbookings.net/code/9jk9a
Yearbook Announcement: Senior Portraits Due February 23rd!
CONGRATS JOANNA GUERRERO
Congrats to Talon editor and senior Joanna Guerrero for earning an honorable mention through Journalism Education Association’s (JEA) student media contest for her profile of JEA member, English teacher, and journalism adviser Alissa Hansen.
AHS Receives College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Exciting news! Ankeny High School has been awarded the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for their outstanding representation of female students in AP Computer Science A!
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Samara Feldhacker and Lilyan McCracken, both students in the class that received the award. They shared with us their inspiration for delving into computer science, their female role models, why girls should explore computer science fields, and their own future plans.
Dr. DJ Johnson, principal at Ankeny High School, expressed his pride in the accomplishment, highlighting the importance of gender parity in computer science education.
This achievement not only celebrates the success of Ankeny High School but also serves as inspiration for schools across the nation. Congratulations to all the students and teachers involved in this remarkable accomplishment!