Winter Clothes Drive 2022-2023
The request to receive items has closed. Winter clothing will be distributed on October 28 from 2-6 pm at Edwards Elementary. As the winter season…
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HOPE Pantry Moves to District Office
The Ames Community School District’s HOPE pantry, which was located at Ames Middle School, has moved to the District Office. This makes the pantry centrally…
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Get To Know Justin Jeffs
As we celebrate National Principals Month, let’s get to know Justin Jeffs, the Principal at Mitchell Elementary. Jeffs became a principal because he loves working…
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Welcome Back From Dr. Lawson
It brings me great joy to welcome all of our Ames Community School District students and families to the 2022-23 school year! The opening of…
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Healthiest Ames, Mary Greeley Foundation Provide Area Third and Fourth Graders with Helmets
After a pandemic-related interruption, Healthiest Ames has again partnered with Mary Greeley Medical Foundation and Skunk River Cycles to provide area third and fourth graders…
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Adjusted Start and Stop Times Approved for the 2022-2023 School Year
On Monday, April 18, the Ames School Board approved adjusted start and stop times for the 2022-2023 school year that will go into effect at…
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Online Registration Verification for 2022-2023 Is Now Open
Online Registration Verification is now open for the 2022-2023 school year for returning students. To verify your information, follow these important steps: Step 1 –…
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Quinn’s Qloset Helps Ames Students
When Ames Community School District parent, Cassie Bexten, saw a need in her community to provide clothing items for Ames’ littlest learners, she jumped into…
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Data Days: A Look at How Data is used at Elementary Schools
Data days at our elementary schools allow teachers to investigate areas of instructional need using data and respond with reading interventions to close gaps. Grades K-1 use FAST benchmark data, and grades 2-5 use MAP data as it relates to school and individual students. The purpose of these structured meetings is to assess data, analyze grade-level trends, and identify students for additional instruction.
Read morePK-5 Students to Return to 100% Face-to-Face
PK-5 Students to Return to 100% Face-to-Face This morning, the school board voted for PK-5 students who desire a building-based delivery model to return to 100% face-to-face starting on January 4, 2021. Below, we have outlined what this means for our students in the various delivery models and buildings.
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