2021 College Aid: How Ames Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Erin Miller Named As New Director Of Teaching And Learning In Ames Community School District

Miller obtained her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and her master’s degree in Educational Administration.

Dr. Paula Vincent Named Interim Superintendent Of Ames Community School District

Dr. Vincent will be the 27th superintendent of Ames Public Schools in its 151-year history.

Ames High Construction Update For May 2021

Substantial completion date for the new Ames High School is April 30, 2022, and is scheduled to open in August 2022.

Ames Community School District Honored With 2 Iowa Character Awards

Upon entering his current position, he spent the first year focusing on the building’s culture.

Free Little Libraries In Ames Community School District

The libraries aligned both with a fundamental goal of Raising Readers and a central goal with Ames High School Key Club.

Device Collection Process: Spring 2021 In Ames Community School District

emote students can return their device to Northwood on Friday, June 11 from 7:45-4:00 PM or Monday, June 14th from 8:00 to 4:00 PM.

Mental Health Club At Ames High

For students across the country, this pandemic school year reinforced the importance of focusing on mental health.

Social Emotional Learning: Curriculum Adoption / Feedback In Ames Community School District

Please visit this link to learn more about RULER and what it has to offer our students and community.

Fellows Elementary 4th-Grader, Castle Greene, Earns Iowa Motion Picture Award In Ames Community School District

In an interview with Greene about selecting this project, he said, “JoJo is like me trying to figure out what I wanted to really do.

Mask Update In Ames Community School District For May 20

Therefore, the district cannot require masks and they will be optional at school beginning TODAY, Thursday, May 20.

Lyle Fedders Named As New Activities Director Of Ames High School

The Ames Community School District is excited to announce Lyle Fedders as the new Activities Director of Ames High School.

Project Steps Toward Opioid Misuse Prevention Winning PSA From Ames High

Working under the guidance of an adult Team Mentor and the Project STOMP Team, this project was a nine-week process.

Richard Day: Ames High Music Man

Orchestra was formed in 1903, and band in 1920.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Ames Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Ames Patch.

LC2: Little Cyclone Limited Collection In Ames Community School District

'We are excited to announce that the next design in our LC2: Little Cyclone Limited Collection is available on our online apparel store.'

FAFSA Completions Down In IA: How Ames Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Ames area high schools.

Statement On The Guilty Verdict Of The Murder Of George Floyd In Ames Community School District

Today, a jury found a former Minneapolis police officer guilty on all three counts of murder.

Ames Community School District Critical Consciousness: Building Implementation

For the first few years, outside experts led professional development with the goal of building capacity from within the District.

Ames Community School District Panorama School Climate Survey Results 2021

The survey included questions around social and emotional learning, school satisfaction, and staff and family engagement, among others.

Ames Community School District Share YWCA Women Of Achievement

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world with more than 25 million members in 120 countries.

Ames Community School District Academic Calendar Approved 2021-2022

The 2021-2022 school year calendar was approved by the Ames school board on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Ames Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Story County.

Ames Community School District Share 'Many Shades Of Colour Young Women’s Conference'

The conference is designed to bring young women between 6th through 12th grade, along with mentors and community leaders.

The Martin Family, Early African-American History In Ames

The Martin family legacy continued at Ames High. Fred Martin, a grandson to Archie and Nancy, was president of his Ames High class of 1949.

Ames High Team Places 2nd In National High School Ethics Bowl Competition

In February, two Ames High teams competed virtually in the 2021 National High School Ethics Bowl.

Deani Thomas Named As New Director Of Special Education In Ames Community School District

The Ames Community School District is excited to announce Deani Thomas as the new Director of Special Education.

Delivery Model Change Request Open This Week In Ames Community School District

The deadline for this window will run through Sunday, February 7. Once closed, next opportunity to select the in-person will be in April.

Iowa Wrestling Coaches And Officials Association Girls State Wrestling 2021

Ames High athletics and the Ames Community School District would like to congratulate seven members of the Ames High wrestling team.

Abbie Sawyer: Ames Kindergarten Teacher And Principal (1894-1972)

“The greatest personal satisfaction I’ve had is watching these children grow up and develop,” said Abbie Sawyer

Ames Community School District Panorama Offsite Learning Survey Results 2021

The data provides us with important feedback that allows us to better understand school climate and culture in our schools and District.

Black Lives Matter At Ames School Week Of Action, February 1-5, 2021

This week of action not only benefits Black students but can also be transformative for non-Black students, particularly white students.

Ames Community School District Shares Data: More Than Numbers

Personally, mine was long and winding. I used to be a college instructor of sociology, education, and women’s and gender studies.

Ames Community School District Shares #OurAmazingStudents

We know that this year has had some challenging moments for our students, but we have also seen them do amazing things.

Ames Community School District Update-January 12, 2021

As we continue to monitor local conditions, our community 14-day case rate is hovering around the 30 benchmark.

New Delivery Model Change Request Date In Ames Community School District

The form continues to be active for families who would like to transition to the 100% online Remote Campus model.

PK-5 Students To Return To 100% Face-To-Face In Ames Community School District

Hybrid – PK-5 students currently in the Hybrid delivery model will all return to their building on January 4, 2021.

Delivery Model After Winter Break In Ames Community School District

Regardless of the learning model that students are in, our 100% remote campus will continue to be an option for families.

Ames Community School District Shared Masked Hero: Tabitha Wu

There is no doubt that Tabitha Wu loves students and is passionate about teaching in the Ames Community School District.

Free Meals For All Children At Ames Schools Through The 20-21 School Year

Starting December 9th, Ames families with students and young children can pick up free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch.