Announcements

End Of Semester Information

Wednesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 14th – Regular bell schedule. Students will be engaged in instruction and /or assessments to complete first semester coursework.

Friday, January 15th – Reserved for teachers to meet with individual students, thus regular classes will not meet for either hybrid or remote students for grades 8-12. Teachers will reach out to schedule times to meet with specific students to facilitate successful completion of the semester. Students needing to complete or make up assessments to wrap up first semester may also schedule a time to meet with their teacher either virtually or on site. Busses will pick up afternoon bus students who are on site at NV Friday, January 15th at 1:35.

Monday, January 18th – No school.

Updated: Clarification on Governor’s Proclamation regarding Sporting Events

Although the governor’s proclamation did lift some restrictions to attend high school sporting events we are still restricted to follow social distancing guidelines and mandatory mask requirements.

Our CIML activity departments will continue to abide by social distancing guidelines established by the Governor, Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association & CDC.

As result Ankeny schools will  follow these guidelines for CIML events to keep our student athletes & fans safe.

Basketball Varsity Players will be issued 4 wristbands to distribute to family. Lower level players will be issued 2 wristbands to distribute to family. We will limit visitor fans to 2 tickets per student athlete & local school districts will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible. Cheer & Dance will continue to receive 2 wristbands at games they perform.

Swimming will restrict visiting fans will issue 2 wristbands to swimmers based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Bowling will restrict visiting fans. Local school districts will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Wrestling Varsity wrestlers will be issued 4 wristbands to distribute to family. Lower level wrestlers will be issued 2 wristbands to distribute to family. We will limit visitor fans to 2 tickets per student athlete & local school districts will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible. Cheer will continue to receive 2 wristbands at games they perform.

Tournaments We will determine crowd limitations based on social distancing guidelines recommended by Polk County Health Department, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Athletic Association, & CDC. CIML member schools will continue to monitor, update, and communicate information and procedures to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Mark Your Calendars: PreK & K Registration

Suspending 8th Grade Activities

Due to Governor Reynolds Proclamation issued November 16, 2020 we are suspending 8^th grade activities (including before/after school open weight room for 8^th graders) until December 10^th.

8^th & 9^th grade activities will also be impacted by the Ankeny Community School District’s decision to apply for a Virtual Learning Waiver from November 23-December 7, 2020. If you have any questions please contact NVMS.

Pictures/Picture Retakes

Mask Up for Ankeny Schools

Ankeny,

We.Need.You.

It will take our whole community pulling together to slow the spread and help keep our students in school. We’ve been hearing it for months, but now is the time to go back to mitigation basics.

1. Wear Your Mask
2. When Sick, Stay Home
3. Wash Your Hands
4. Watch Your Distance

This week, we’re launching a #MaskupforAnkeny campaign alongside the @CityofAnkeny. Partner with us by downloading an email signature and social media graphic at the link below and answer the question “What do you mask up for?” #MaskUpforAnkeny #MaskUpforAnkenySchools #SlowtheSpread

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Winter Clothing Drive

Winter Clothing Drive

Sponsored by Project Fresh Start

Donations:

Clothing will be collected at Northview Middle School starting Monday, Oct. 26th  until Thursday, November 5th.  Items approved for donation include new or gently used coats, hats, thick gloves, and snow pants.

Items not accepted are boots, scarves, and thin one size fits most gloves.

Giveaway:

• Saturday, November 14th, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
• Sunday, November 15th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. 510 East First Street.

Ankeny Community School District students only. (ACA and St. Luke’s included)

Only 50 people allowed in at one time. Masks are required.

Picture Day

HR Imaging will be taking our hybrid student pictures on Monday, Nov. 2 for Group 1 and on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for Group 2.  Picture Order forms are available in the office.

All hybrid students will be getting their pictures taken whether you purchase any photos or not.

Retake dates are Monday, Dec. 7th and  Tuesday, Dec. 8th.

Centennial Marching Band Receives Superior Rating

On October 17th, the Centennial Marching Band participated in the 2020 IHSMA “Virtual” State Marching Band Festival, where they received a Division I “Superior” rating.  This is the highest rating that a high school marching band can receive at this festival.  This is the 7th consecutive year in which they have received this rating.  To participate, the band submitted a video of their 2020 show “Lift Your Heart & Voice”, which was then adjudicated by a panel of judges from across the state of Iowa.  “I am so proud of all of the hard work the students put in this year in order to not only put together a fantastic show, but to also take care of each other and keep each other safe every day. The students went above and beyond all expectations and I couldn’t be prouder of them!”- Scott Hook, director.  The Centennial High School Marching Band consists of 200 students in grades 9-12 and is directed by Scott Hook, Nick Rueckert, Janelle Hook, Marcus Price, Mary Harris and Jake Thieben.  Congratulations!