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December 5, 2024

DECEMBER 9: OPTIONAL FAMILY MEETINGS @ AHS 

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Hello!

The Ankeny High School Counselors will be available on Monday, December 9th to meet with current freshmen, sophomore, and junior students/families to review your student’s four-year Academic Plan on SchooLinks and answer any questions you may have about course planning or post-secondary plans.

Counselors will have 15-minute virtual or in-person appointments available from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Ankeny High School on December 9th.

Please use the following links to schedule by your student’s last name:

There are still plenty of spots available, and we look forward to meeting with you!

AHS School Counselors
Kelly Andrews
Audrey Bell
David Patterson
Mici Vos
December 5, 2024

COMMENCEMENT CAP & GOWNS

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Seniors & Senior Parents: Have you ordered your Commencement cap and gown? Prices are increasing December 15th!

You can visit the Jostens Website directly to order these items. 

For the budget-conscious:  Link to Basic Cap and Gown Package

If there is a barrier to you purchasing a cap and gown, we have scholarships available. Please email our Counseling Assistant at christine.brumm@ankenyschools.org or call 515-965-9630 ext. 54729 and she will help you. 

For questions regarding Jostens items, please reach out to Judy Reed, Jostens Office Manager at 1-800-863-0961. 

December 4, 2024

HAWK HIGHLIGHTS – DECEMBER

Welcome to Hawk Highlights, a monthly e-newsletter for parents and guardians of students at Ankeny High School. Our goal is to keep you informed of the news and information you need in order to be involved and engaged in your student’s education.
December 2, 2024

Congratulations to Talon journalist Elyse Enskat! 

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Senior Elyse Enskat has earned a coveted Best of SNO award for her inspiring feature, “Football injury turned cheerleading National Champion,” highlighting Coach Caleb Betten’s journey of resilience and triumph.

The Best of SNO award celebrates exceptional student journalism across the nation, recognizing only the top stories published on the School Newspapers Online (SNO) network. Elyse’s achievement showcases her talent for storytelling and dedication to quality reporting.

We’re proud to see her hard work shine on such a prestigious platform! 📰✨ #BestOfSNO #StudentJournalism #TalonProud

You can read Elyse’s story at AHSTalonNews.com or check it out on the Student News Source app!

November 26, 2024

NO SCHOOL

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy the break!

November 25, 2024

MESSAGE FROM LIFETOUCH

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

  • 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
  • 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
  • 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

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Thank you!

November 15, 2024

Yearbook Announcement: Senior Photos and Senior Ads!

Please carefully read the information about senior portraits, optional senior ads, and available yearbooks. 

Senior Portrait & Senior Ad Information

Please read everything below carefully. If a senior photo or senior ad attachments are submitted incorrectly, they will NOT be accepted for the yearbook.

Senior Portrait Information

Send all senior portraits to Annastasia Manrose at annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org by Friday, February 28th, 2025. There is a $10 late fee for any late senior portraits.

Senior Portrait Requirements

  1. Send senior photos to annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org by Friday, February 28th, 2025. There is a $10 late fee for senior photos sent in after the deadline.
  2. Photos MUST be saved in JPG or JPEG format.
  3. Save and title the photos using the following format: Senior’s Last Name_First Name (Example: Smith_Jane).
  4. The subject of your email should read: Senior’s Last Name, First Name Senior Photo (Example: Smith, Jane Senior Photo).
  5. Photos should be vertical (Photographers: a minimum of 2.25” wide, 3” height, and 300 dpi).
  6. “Headshots” are preferred (head and shoulders, eye-level with subject).
  7. No props should be used in the photo.
  8. Do not use special effects or filters. Color photos are strongly preferred to black and white.

Photo Options

Our goal is to have every senior represented and to avoid having to list students as “not pictured” or “camera shy” in the yearbook. There are three ways to have your portrait taken:

  1. Have a portrait taken by a professional photographer.
  2. Use your LifeTouch school photo (Please email Annastasia Manrose at annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org to indicate your intent).
  3. Use your phone or camera to take your own portrait. Please make sure to follow the photo requirements.

Note: I will reach out with confirmation within seven days of receiving the senior photo. If I have not confirmed the receipt of the photo after seven days, please forward your original email. Please be patient while awaiting confirmation. 

Senior Ad Information

Send all senior ad materials to Annastasia Manrose at annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org by Friday, March 28th, 2025. Late senior ads will not be accepted.

Senior Recognition/Baby ads are an OPTIONAL purchase. They are a special way to recognize your student’s accomplishments and surprise them with a heartfelt message in the yearbook!

Recognition/Baby Ad Requirements

  1. First and last name of the senior.
  2. A senior and/or baby photo (depending on ad size).
  3. A heartfelt message.
  4. A check payment made out to “AHS Yearbook/Senior Ad” and dropped off in the front office of Ankeny High School.

Recognition/Baby Ad Options and Prices

  1. Small: ⅛ page ad with up to two images and 40 words ($60)
  2. Medium: ¼ page ad with up to three images and 60 words ($100)
  3. Large: ½ page ad with up to four images and 80 words ($150)

Payment Info

  1. Make the check payable to “AHS Yearbook/Senior Ad” for Senior recognition/baby ads. Add “Senior Baby Ad” to the memo of the check.
  2. Drop off your check in the front office of Ankeny High School before the due date.

We still have yearbooks! 

We still have several purchased yearbooks for the 23/24 school year, so make sure to pick them up! Previous senior yearbooks are available for pick-up in the front office during school hours. All current students can pick up their yearbooks in room 2404 during Advisory or Hawk Time throughout the week.

Please email annastasia.manrose@ankenyschools.org if you have any questions!

 

Yearbook Advisor,

Annastasia Manrose

November 13, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS JULIUS WIEGAND

Congratulations to Talon web editor Julius Wiegand who has earned a Best of School Newspapers Online award for his powerful story, “It’s going to be okay: Ankeny teachers share their stories of loss, grief, and resilience.”. Congratulations, Julius! Keep inspiring us all with your voice. You can read his story at AHSTalonNews.com.
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