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…
Read moreISPRA 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…
Read moreAHS 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…
Read moreEdwards 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…
Read moreAmes 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…
Read moreDr. 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…
Read moreBSAC 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…
Read moreJars 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,…
Read moreIowa 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.
Read moreNorthwood 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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