Superintendent Search Update
With the new year upon us, we are approaching the final stages in the search for the next Superintendent of Ames Public Schools. As a…
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Iowa 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.
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Superintendent Search Update
With the new year upon us, we are approaching the final stages in the search for the next Superintendent of Ames Public Schools. As a…
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Calendar Adjustments for Second Semester 2021-2022
Starting the second semester (January 18, 2022), the Ames Community School District is adjusting the daily dismissal time at each of our levels. The action…
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Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) 2021
The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) is the state-wide assessment that replaced the former Iowa Assessments in the 2018-2019 school year. Developed by Iowa Testing Programs at the University of Iowa for the state of Iowa, “the ISASP includes individual assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science intended for use within the last 12 weeks of the academic year. These summative assessments measure student achievement, growth and college and career readiness based on the Iowa Core Standards.” (ISASP Test Specification Guide, 2019).
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Enrollment in Ames Up for the 2021-2022 School Year
Across the state, October 1st marks the official “count day” for certified enrollment, which is the annual report of enrolled resident students used for the Iowa School Finance Formula calculation. After recent years of steep increases from 2016-2019, certified enrollment decreased last year in a trend that was seen across the state in primarily urban school districts. This year, certified count rebounded from last year’s dip in enrollment. Here is a snapshot of key statistics: Certified enrollment is 4,484.45 students. This is +133.38 from a year ago. The gain from open enrollment and whole grade sharing is +232.5 (down 61 from a year before). The actual number of students enrolled in a District program is 5,198 (+77 from a year ago). This year’s certified enrollment was 4,484.45 students, which is up 133.38 students from a year ago. The graph below shows the trends over the last 37 years.
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H.O.P.E. Pantry
The Ames H.O.P.E. pantry is located at Ames Middle School and is available to all families in the District in need of emergency food supply. It is supported by the work of District Homeless Liaison Candice Collins and the amazing Student and Family Advocates who support all of our buildings.
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Winter Clothes Drive 2021-2022
As the winter season approaches, the Ames Community School District wants to ensure that every child is WARM! We would like to give our families the opportunity to GIVE and RECEIVE during this time. TO GIVE: Please consider donating gently used or new winter gear such as coats, hats, waterproof gloves, snow pants, and boots (all sizes welcome-please place in a tied grocery bag to keep boots together). Please wash/dry donations prior to dropping them off.
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Maintenance, Custodial, and Educational Assistant Incentive Program (2021-2022)
We’re Hiring! Join our team in the Ames Community School District! We are continuing to hire for key positions include educational assistants, custodial staff, and…
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At tonight’s Special School Board Meeting, the Ames Board of Directors voted to reinstate a mask requirement at all of our school buildings. The mask requirement will go into effect this Friday, September 17, and applies to all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to our school buildings.
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