Celebrating Rare Disease Day with Grady Grundmeier
Grady Grundmeier is not your average third grader at Sawyer Elementary. He has a bright smile that lights up every classroom and a curiosity that…
Read moreAmes CSD Introduces Hazel Health to Enhance Student Wellness
The Ames Community School District is pleased to announce a new mental health services provider, Hazel Health. Hazel Health, a leading provider of telehealth services…
Read moreAmes CSD Offers Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Support Student Well-Being
In a progressive step toward addressing student mental health needs, the Ames Community School District has introduced Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for…
Read moreAlexis 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 moreWelcome Back From Superintendent Grimes
As the new superintendent of the Ames Community School District, it is my honor to welcome you back for the 2024-2025 school year. I am…
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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