Ankeny Community School District

Centennial High School Director of Bands, Scott Hook, has won the prestigious Manilow Music Project award! The Manilow Music Project supports music education by donating thousands of instruments to schools across the nation and offering scholarships to young musicians. In honor of his achievement, legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is awarding Mr. Hook a $5,000 cash prize and $5,000 in Manilow Bucks for new classroom instruments. Mr. Hook will receive his award in person at Barry Manilow’s concert on August 1. Congratulations, Mr. Hook! Learn more about the Manilow Music Project https://ow.ly/sJRy50Suhr1 #AnkenySchools #ManilowMusicTeacherAward #Congratulations #MusicEducation #BarryManilow

Excited to introduce more of our amazing new teachers! Let's give a big welcome to these incredible educators joining our district. They’re here to inspire, empower, and uplift our students every day! #AnkenySchools #NewTeachers #Welcome

Wondering How Volunteers Make a Difference in Our Schools? 📚 A 5th-grade teacher needed help reviewing books with students. A family friend stepped up, and two more amazing community members joined in too! 📖 Our literacy teacher benefits from two incredible regular volunteers who dedicate their time each week to help students improve their reading and literacy skills. ❤️Our library thrives thanks to a dedicated volunteer who is also the mother of one of our special education teachers! She organizes books and treats our staff to delicious homemade baked goods. Join us and make a difference too! Sign up on our Volunteer Website today and be part of our wonderful community. #VolunteerPower #AnkenySchools #CommunityHeroes https://ow.ly/QcZB50SnAnJ

The Weidenman Foundation has donated $10K to ACSD's F.U.E.L. account from their annual Fill the Fund event in April! Thanks to participating restaurants like Chick-fil-A, Cold Stone Creamery, Early Bird, Gladdies, Grimaldi’s, JJ’s Tavern & Grill, Leaning Tower, Little Caesars, Magee’s Irish Pub, Main Street Cafe, The Outside Scoop, Sorriso’s Grille, Sports Page, TJ’s Bagels, and Wig and Pen, a portion of their sales went towards reducing negative lunch balances. Thank you to everyone who helped to Fill Up Every Learner! Learn more about this annual event on our website. #AnkenySchools

It’s National Safety Month! At Ankeny Schools, safety is a top priority. A few ways that we keep our students and staff safe during the school year is by practicing emergency drills, training our staff in case of emergency situations, having secure entry processes in all buildings, and having a designated safety team ready for extreme situations. As always, you can exemplify safety anywhere by using technology responsibly, identifying the trusted individuals you can count on, and having emergency numbers at quick disposal. If you see something that seems off, click the butterfly on our website to report an anonymous claim. Together, we create a safe environment for our community! Feel free to review our safety procedures on our website. https://lnkd.in/gSVz6Y3m  #NationalSafetyMonth #SchoolSafety #AnkenySchools #CommunityFirst

Congratulations to Heritage student Cece on being awarded the 2024 JA BizTown Citizen of the Year! Cece was nominated by her teacher, who noted that Cece "excelled at Biztown. She was the CEO of the bank and couldn't have done it better. She was constantly working hard and modeling for other students how a citizen should act. Cece went above and beyond at Biztown in order to make the bank successful and Biztown run smoothly. She helped others throughout her day even when she was not working. Cece is an excellent role model for all other students attending JA Biztown.” Cece was recently recognized at the Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Appreciation Event at an Iowa Cubs baseball game. Way to go, Cece!

Welcome to Ankeny, new teachers! 🎉 Today, our HR team hosted the first of four summer orientations for our incoming teaching staff. We're thrilled to have them join us and want to give them a big, warm welcome. Join us in welcoming them to our school community! #Welcome #NewTeachers #AnkenySchools

Dive into summer reading with the Ankeny Board of Education - Join the Book Study! To sign up, simply fill out the form before 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. Inside the form, you'll discover the dates and times for each book study group. Let's delve into conversations about technology's role in the classroom and how it shapes teaching and learning. For further details, visit our website: Summer Book Study with the Ankeny Board of Education. https://lnkd.in/gNgaB7qH

Big shoutout to the Class of 2024! We are incredibly proud of everything you've achieved. 🎓 Watch the full commencement recap here: https://lnkd.in/g7G7_JCC #ClassOf2024 #Graduation #ProudMoments

The Ankeny Community School District is on the lookout for a talented HR Generalist to join our dynamic team! If you’re passionate about HR technology and integration, this could be the perfect fit for you. 🔹 Position: Human Resources Generalist: Technology and Integration 🔹 Location: Ankeny Community School District In this role, you will: Manage position control effectively Oversee HRIS system functionality and integration Provide insightful reports and training Drive efficiencies and improvements within the department We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the success of our district. If you have a knack for leveraging technology to streamline HR processes and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcAY-AGv #HRJobs #HiringNow #HRGeneralist #TechInHR #JoinOurTeam #AnkenySchools #CareerOpportunity #TheAnkenyExperience