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Ames High Named “Best” High School in 2022 National Report
April 27, 2022

Ames High Named “Best” High School in 2022 National Report

The 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best High School rankings have been released and Ames High School has been named fourth in the state…

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ISPRA Communication Awards 2022
April 19, 2022

ISPRA Communication Awards 2022

The Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA) held its annual communication awards ceremony on Thursday, April 14 in conjunction with its virtual spring conference. The…

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AHS Speech Earns 2022 All-State Honors
March 3, 2022

AHS Speech Earns 2022 All-State Honors

Students from Ames High School earned five Division 1 ratings for entries into the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) Large Group State Competition. On…

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Edwards Elementary Teacher Patti Allen Receives Golden Apple Award
March 3, 2022

Edwards Elementary Teacher Patti Allen Receives Golden Apple Award

Congratulations to Edwards Elementary teacher, Patti Allen, on receiving the Golden Apple Award. The Golden Apple Award is a special recognition given to one teacher…

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Ames High DECA Storm Shelter Recognized for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise
March 3, 2022

Ames High DECA Storm Shelter Recognized for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise

Storm Shelter, the school-based enterprise at Ames High School, was among 461 school-based enterprises achieving Gold Level Certification for the 2021-2022 school year and will…

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Dr. Julious Lawson named Superintendent of Ames Community School District
March 3, 2022

Dr. Julious Lawson named Superintendent of Ames Community School District

On Monday, January 24, the Ames School Board of Directors approved Dr. Julious Lawson as the next Superintendent of Ames Community School District. Dr. Lawson…

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BSAC Toy Drive Success
February 28, 2022

BSAC Toy Drive Success

Giving back to the community is on the minds of many, especially during the holiday season. One Ames High club is not only placing this…

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Jars of Hope: Ames Middle Schooler Receives Philanthropy Award
February 25, 2022

Jars of Hope: Ames Middle Schooler Receives Philanthropy Award

In November 2021, the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy showed appreciation to many local residents during their 16th annual Philanthropy Day awards. Ames Middle schooler,…

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Iowa Department of Education releases Iowa School Performance Profiles (2021)
February 25, 2022

Iowa Department of Education releases Iowa School Performance Profiles (2021)

On December 13, 2021, the Iowa Department of Education released updates to its online school accountability reporting system called the Iowa School Performance Profiles.

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Northwood Preschool Receives 2021-2022 STEM Scale-Up Award
December 8, 2021

Northwood Preschool Receives 2021-2022 STEM Scale-Up Award

The North Central Iowa Regional STEM Advisory Board of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council recently awarded a STEM Scale-Up Program application for Storytime STEM-packs to Northwood Preschool Center. The application was for $6,000 and was submitted by Northwood teachers Annie Boldt, Jill Spencer, and Lindsey Wirth. 

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