Black Hawk lands at Mitchell School to spur STEM learning
A Black Hawk Army helicopter swooped onto the grounds at Mitchell Elementary School, Thursday, June 1, marking the last day of school and inspiring students to keep engaged with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning over the summer—and also spurring questions. "Why does it have so many buttons?" "What is a co-pilot?" And a serious question from kindergarten student Max Nordman. "What happens if you forget how to do something?" Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jim Funk, a Black Hawk instructor pilot with the Army National Guard Charlie 147 Aviation Company based in Boone, arranged with Mitchell Principal Justin Jeffs to provide the larger-than-life learning event.
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Myers is Ames Morning Rotary Teacher of the Year for Ames Schools
Stephanie Myers, a fifth grade teacher at Edwards Elementary School, was awarded Rotary Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, May 17. A Model Teacher in…
Read moreLinks to video presentations from pilot materials representatives
Thanks to everyone who came to view our video presentations from the representatives for each of our K-2 foundational skills materials pilot programs. For those…
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Brandon Schrauth announced as next Fellows principal
Pending Board approval, Schrauth will assume leadership July 1. Superintendent Tim Taylor announced April 19 that he will be recommending to the Board of Education…
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District seeks proposals for school-based mental health services
The District is seeking proposals in order to provide access to a full array of mental health services to students in each of its five elementary schools…
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Give feedback on Literacy Pilot materials
Materials on display through March 27 Now is your chance to peruse teacher and student resources and hands-on learning accessories for the three sets of…
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Edwards students create Unity Chain
A paper chain stretches the width of the Edwards Elementary School Commons area, as a visual representation of unity, solidarity, and peace. Parents, teachers,…
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Jamet Colton receives 2017 Ames Humanitarian Award
Jamet Colton, who works as an Educational Assistant at Fellows Elementary School, was recognized at the recipient of the 2017 Ames Humanitarian Award during the…
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Fifth graders will display inventiveness at annual Invention Convention
This photo of a boy showing his science project is from the 2015 Invention Convention. Fifth grade inventors in the Ames Community School…
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