Alexis Estes’ 5th Grade Class Takes Home the Hy-Vee Kids Fit Challenge Victory
For Alexis Estes, a 5th-grade teacher at Sawyer Elementary with a passion for fitness and inspiring her students, the decision to participate in this year’s…
Read moreThe Bold and Unforgettable History of the Ames High Yearbook
For over a century, Ames High School’s yearbook, The Spirit, has served as a time capsule, capturing the lives, achievements, and stories of generations of…
Read moreNorthwood Preschool Opens 1996 Time Capsule
On October 2, 2024, Northwood finally opened a long-awaited time capsule from 1996, an event originally scheduled for September 2020 but delayed due to the…
Read moreAmes High Dreams: The Story of Carter White
At Ames High School, one name resonates in the world of student broadcasting: Carter White. While known for being the voice of the Little Cyclones…
Read more100 Years of Ames High “Loyalty”
This school year marks the 100th anniversary of Richard Day’s composition of “Loyalty,” the beloved fight song of Ames High School. For generations, students,…
Read moreA Legacy of Music: Jotham Polashek’s Journey Back to Ames
Jotham Polashek, the new elementary orchestra teacher in Ames Community School District (CSD), is no stranger to the hallways and practice rooms of the district’s…
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