Announcements

The Student Council Induction Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 15th at 6pm in the auditorium.

This spring, the Ankeny Centennial high school drama and music departments are producing Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Ariel wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. This fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible and familiar songs!

Adult tickets are $15 and child/student tickets are $10; they can be purchased online here or at the door with cash/check. All seating is general admission.

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During this time of year, many of our students will be preparing to take assessments. Whether you’re helping an elementary or secondary student prepare for testing, listed below are a few resources to help:

• Helping Your Child with Test-Taking
• Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Tests

The ACSD maintenance team will be conducting prescribed burns periodically in Ankeny as weather conditions allow, continuing until June 1, 2024. Weather conditions and safety considerations will determine the exact date and time of the fires.

Why do we perform prescribed burns?

Central Iowa’s landscape was once dominated by tall grass prairies. These ecosystems have an abundance of plants, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. The native grasses and forbs (flowers) also provide seed and nectar for insects, butterflies, birds, and small mammals. In nature, fire is essential to maintain the integrity of the native prairie plant species located in our parks. Fire is a natural occurrence that helps the plant and animal communities in a park and controlled burning offers a safer way to use fire in a helpful manner. The benefits of prescribed burns include the following:

• Aid in reducing the undesirable plants from invading our native prairie areas
• Help to maintain a rich diversity of wildflowers and grasses
• Decreases the threat of wildfires by decreasing the accumulation of combustibles
• Benefits water quality by aiding in the establishment of deep-rooted natives
• Improves the natural beauty and enjoyment of our parks

Thank you for understanding.

Listen to these experts as they explore the creation of a culture of belonging. Discover our commitment to equipping educators with the tools to help students develop essential soft skills. Learn strategies for guiding students through the high school to college transition, emphasizing the importance of early connections and proactive support. They also mention how it is important to focus on student well-being, encouraging self-care practices during study sessions, including water breaks, physical movement, and brain breaks. Uncover how Ankeny fosters these skills from pre-kindergarten, aligning with Ankeny’s graduate profile.

Join Kayla Bell-Consolver, Director of the Counseling Center at Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake University, Shawn Beirman, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist at Ankeny Schools, and Al Neppl, Director of Professional and Leadership Development at Ankeny Schools, in a conversation highlighting the significance of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration for students.

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The 2023-24 CHS yearbook is now available to order.  You may order your copy by clicking this link.

As of November 1, all students in grades 6-12 have access to a digital student ID through an app called Minga. While all students will continue to receive a physical student ID card, students who choose to utilize the digital ID will have access to an ID that replicates and functions the same as their physical ID. This includes the ability to use the digital ID for admittance to athletic events for students with SATs and K-8 activity passes.

Photos taken by Lifetouch Photography are used for the digital IDs.  Digital IDs must contain a photo to be considered valid and cannot be used for admittance to events without a photo.  If your student’s digital ID does not have a photo, please have your student contact the front office of CHS for assistance.

How to Access Minga

Students who wish to utilize the digital ID will download Minga to their personal device. The app may be downloaded from the Apple AppStore or the Google Play Store.

Students sign in using their school email address and password.

Minga meets United States federal and state standards for data collection, storage, and sharing. They never collect unnecessary information, and they never share it outside of our school or district, including names or email addresses. You may access Minga’s Student Data Privacy & Safety Guide by clicking here.

If you prefer that your student not have access to a digital student identification card, please contact your student’s school to request an opt-out form. The opt-out form, requesting your e-signature, will be assigned to you in Infinite Campus and once signed, your student’s access to their digital ID will be terminated.

E-signed opt-out forms completed in Infinite Campus on or before October 27, 2023, will prevent your student’s digital ID from being activated in Minga. Opt-out form requests received after October 27, 2023, will be processed and access to Minga terminated as soon as possible at your student’s school.

Seminar Career Connections – Are you uncertain about your postsecondary plans?  Attend Seminar Career Connections to learn about different career pathways!  Click the LINK to sign up for 1 or MORE events!

• Who:  Any ACHS Student
• What:  Seminar Career Connection Pathway Panels. Professionals from each career pathway will share their knowledge & Expertise.
• When:  Seminar 1:37 – 2:06 PM
• Where:  High School Career Center