Announcements

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.

Click on the link to see the End of Semester 2 schedule for Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th.

2023-24 End of Semester 2 Schedule

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 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.

There will be no school Monday, May 6th, due to a professional learning day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 7th.

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.

SENIOR MEETING (mandatory):  April 24, 2024 – during hawk time

SENIOR SERVICE DAY (mandatory):  Wednesday, May 8 is a day for the seniors of Ankeny High School to give back to their community. Seniors will have the opportunity during the school day to thank the teachers that made an impact on their learning and wellbeing, give back to the school that they spent so much time at over the last four years, and give back to the community that they grew up in.

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.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT NIGHT (optional):  Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gym. This night is to recognize seniors who are receiving awards and/or scholarships. Invitations will be mailed to seniors who receive school related awards, who self-report scholarships and to Dollars for Scholars recipients. Participating seniors will wear their graduation gowns (no cap/tassel). All are welcome to attend and support their friends and family.

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.

Hello AHS Parents/Guardians!

Please make sure to purchase the 2023/2024 AHS Yearbook! You can purchase yearbooks through Yearbook Market, or https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/ankenyhighschool.

The last day to purchase a yearbook is June 1st, 2024. Please keep in mind that we will have a limited number of extra copies for pickup in the fall. If you are unsure if you have purchased a yearbook, please look for a confirmation email from Yearbook Market. 

Thank you, 

Yearbook Advisor, 

Annastasia Manrose