Announcements

Theme: Viva Las Vegas!

Dress-up Days:

Monday: No school for students

Tuesday: Pajama day

Wednesday: Tropical day (wear a lei or tropical clothing)

Thursday: Country vs. Country Club (wear your cowboy boots and flannel, or dress like a country club attendee)

Friday: Spirit day. Wear your AHS apparel and colors!

Under the Lights:

• September 23rd at 6:30 PM on the AHS turf field (students should arrive by 6:15)

• Teams of 8-12 students competing in various relay races and games against each other

• Sign-up forms and money due in the office or room 2412 by 3:50 on September 3rd. There will be no late exceptions.

• $12 per team member (Money must be turned in as a team)

• UTL Captain’s meeting: before school (8 AM) or after school at 3:45 in room 2412 (one person per team) on September 19th to pick up shirts and hear rules. Students cannot participate in UTL if they do not attend the meeting.

• All teams must find a teacher sponsor.

• Students without a team can still complete the sign-up form. Ms. Kovacevic and Ms. Grace will help students find teams.

To become a volunteer at UTL: 

• Go to the district website: Ankeny Community School District

• Click the Community tab.

• Click Volunteer.

• Complete steps 1, 2, & 3.

• For Step 3: You will click on Ankeny High School on the left hand side. In the middle of the screen at the bottom of the page, click “fill in an application.”

• An email from the District Office/Better Impact will be sent to you to let you know that you’re approved.

Once this is complete, go back to the district website.

• Click on “Log in to your account” on the upper right hand side.

• Log in.

• Click on the opportunities tab at the top.

• Click opportunities list.

• You will see activities to sign up to be a volunteer.

• Click the Sign Up button under ACTIONS.

• Please email Emina Kovacevic (emina.kovacevic@ankenyschools.org) to let her know you’ve completed these steps.

We appreciate your willingness to support our AHS students and help at this great event.  If you have any additional questions, please contact Ms. Kovacevic.

Ticket Sales for Homecoming Dance: September 13th-27th

• The Homecoming Dance will be held on September 28th from 8-10 PM.

• Online tickets will go on sale at 8:00 am on Friday, September 13 and will be available through 11:59 PM Thursday September 26th.

• Tickets will be $10 each and you can purchase a ticket using your TouchBase account.  Once logged in, you will shop for Items At Student’s School – Incl. One-Time Meal Payment. Choose Student Activities.  There you will find the option to purchase a homecoming ticket. If you have trouble accessing Touchbase, please contact Katie Moore or Lisa Meeker for further assistance.

• Tickets will be on sale in-person before and after school, and during lunches, on Thursday 9/26 and Friday 9/27.

• Tickets will be sold at the door: CASH ONLY. Tickets will cost $15 at the door. Please enter through the main doors to buy your ticket at the door.

• Students must pick up wristbands by providing a proof of purchase before or after school, or during lunches, on September 26th or 27th. All students must pick them up ahead of time and wear them into the dance.

• Dance Guest Request Forms can be picked up in the front office at AHS.  Dance Guest Request Forms must be filled out for any guests that do not attend AHS.  No students in grades 9 or below or above 20 years of age will be allowed to attend.  No guest will be admitted the night of the dance without this form being on file. Students can only buy 1 guest ticket.

• All dance guest request forms must be turned in by noon on Wednesday, September 25th. 

Night of Homecoming Dance

• All AHS students will need to have their school ID for admittance into the homecoming dance and their guest a photo ID for admittance to the homecoming dance.

• Wear wristband into the dance.

• Entry to AHS Prom is between 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm.  No students or guests will be admitted after 8:30 pm.

• Students will not be allowed to re-enter the Homecoming Dance if they leave, so please plan accordingly.

Please contact Emina Kovacevic (emina.kovacevic@ankenyschools.org) and Laura Grace (laura.grace@ankenyschools.org) with any questions.

Today is the first day of school at AHS. Welcome to our new & returning HAWKS!

Friday, August 23, 2024

Morning – Sophomores and New Students to AHS

Time: 8:00-8:25     Location: Arrival             

All sophomores and new junior + senior students arrive at AHS and go to the Main Gym. Returning juniors and seniors who ride the bus are welcome to be in the Commons or Media Center.

Time: 8:25-8:45     Location: Main Gym

Sophomores will sit with their advisory class and participate in a welcome assembly. *Students can identify their Advisory teacher’s name on their class schedule*

Time: 8:50-9:10     Location: Advisory Classrooms

First Advisory – Get to know your advisory.

Time: 9:15-10:40     Location: Rotations (various locations)

Three 25 minutes rotations (High School 101, Building Tour, and Commons Expectations).

Time: 10:40-11:20     Location: Club Fair (Main Gym) Lunch (Commons)

Sophomore students will eat lunch and attend the Club Fair. All juniors and seniors are also invited to attend the Club Fair in the Main Gym. Lunch will be available for all juniors and seniors if they would like to eat at AHS.

Afternoon – All students (10-12th grades) will go to their regularly scheduled classes for A Day.

11:20-11:25 – Transition  No early bird classes; students will not travel to CHS, but will travel to ORBIS & Teacher Academy (transportation available).  Students should attend their DMACC Career Academy classes (as scheduled). 

11:25-11:50 – 1st period

11:55-12:20 – 2nd period

12:25-12:50 – 3rd period

12:55-1:20 – 4th period

1:25-1:50 – 5th period

1:55-2:20 – 6th period

2:25-2:40 – Advisory

2:45-3:10 – 7th period

3:20-3:40 – 8th period

Reminder: Join us for our Back to School Night at AHS on August 20th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.  

Student View of First Day of School 24-25

One of the great things about Ankeny Schools is the community’s support of our athletics and activities. These events bring thousands of people together to celebrate the achievement of students. Because security is of utmost importance, the district continues to review its practices and identify areas of improvement at such events. As a result, we implement security measures for our activities and events.

Security practices:

• Grades 6-12 must wear school ID while at the game
• Footballs are not allowed
• No baby powder, confetti, signs, noisemakers
• No weapons (real or look-alike)
• The North gate will remain secured at all times unless a team, band, or emergency personnel need access to the stadium
• Families will be encouraged to ensure that students in grades K-5 be accompanied by an adult
• Entrance to the stadium before an event will not be allowed
• There will be no re-entry after leaving the stadium
• Spectators will not be allowed to bring backpacks and large handbags into the stadium; Diaper bags or medical bags are allowed, but are subject to search
• No outside food or drink
• No access without a ticket or pass, including after halftime

These recommendations are the result of numerous conversations with security experts and a review of our current practices. Security can often be at odds with convenience. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for our students and spectators. We look forward to cheering on the Hawks and Jaguars with you this Fall.

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH FOR TRAINING.

School Preparation Day: Thursday, August 15th from 8:00am – 3:00pm

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) brought together more than 16,000 students and academic advisers from forty-eight states and territories to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from June 28 – July 2, 2024. 117 of these FBLA students represented the state of Iowa in a variety of business, entrepreneurship, and computer science competitive events. The annual FBLA National Leadership Conference convenes the best career and technical education (CTE) students in the nation where outstanding students competed in more than one hundred competitive events, attended learning workshop sessions with industry leaders, attended state meetings, explored the large expo exhibit hall, and networked with many students and adults.

The trip and conference were a great experience and a success for everyone. Ankeny High School had three FBLA members in attendance with Isabel Crabbs, Eden Schuchart, and Carson Upenieks, along with their adviser Carrie Wempen. The FBLA members performed well in their event group event of public service announcement. Here they were asked to create a 30 second video that shares the benefits and opportunities around FBLA, as well as raise awareness on a specific issue. The students needed to qualify at the state level to attend this conference. At the National Conference, Ankeny did not have a top 10 placer but the state of Iowa did have one placer from New Hampton who placed 4th in Securities and Investments. In addition to this, our member, Isabel Crabbs was recognized on the main stage as the 2024 – 2025 Iowa FBLA state president.

There was also time to take in some local tourism in and around Orlando such as Universal Studios. Thank you to all that supported our fundraisers as well as the donations that were provided to help make this conference opportunity possible. We appreciate everyone’s support and feel fortunate to live in a place where support is very positive. We hope to attend next year and are hoping for your support again.

Article by: FBLA Adviser Carrie Wempen

The main office of Ankeny High School will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm.

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH FOR A MEETING.

School Preparation Day: Thursday, August 15th from 8:00am – 3:00pm

Back to School Night: Tuesday, August 20th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm

School starts: Friday, August 23rd