Ms. Larson Awarded the S.T.A.R. Award!
2024-25 Yearbooks and Senior Pictures
SENIORS, please send a photo to chsybk@ankenyschools.org by 2/28/25. Please read the requirements HERE.
October Students of the Month
Congrats to the following CHS students who were drawn for the October students of the month: Daniel Daman, Caelan Halsted, Everest Williams, Emma Wesack, Will Oborny, Cailey Gagnon, Max Perkins, Omarion Beneke, and Derrick Smith.
The Jaguar Students of the Month are nominated by a staff member and exhibit the following characteristics:
- Cares first for others
- Respects the diverse natures and opinions of their peers and teachers
- Pursues excellence through hard work
- Creates a welcoming environment so every person feels valued and important
- Brings honor to themselves and their school through character and integrity
- Collaborates with peers to accomplish common goals
Jaguar Journal – November 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the Jaguar Journal, a monthly 3-Newsletter for Parents and guardians of students at Centennial High School. Our goal is to keep you informed of the news and information you need in order to be involved and engaged in your student’s education.
Students Represent CHS at World Food Prize’s Global Youth Institute
Anna Bruns (junior) and Greta Lee (sophomore) are two ACHS students attending the World Food Prize’s Global Youth Institute. The 2024 Global Youth Institute kicked off with more than 175 students attending the week-long academic conference to deepen their understanding of agriculture and sustainability-related issues. Conference topics focus on youth efforts to address global food security challenges, and students have the opportunity to participate in interactive group sessions and present their research. Anna and Greta both attended the World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute last spring and were selected to attend this event which is for students from all over the world.
2023-24 Yearbooks Are In
The 2023-24 yearbooks have been distributed during advisory for current Juniors and Seniors. If you have a student who graduated in 2024, you may stop by the front office to pick up his/her yearbook.
Centennial Quiz Bowl Team Wins First-Ever State Championship, Southview Claims Division 2 Title
The Ankeny Centennial High School Quiz Bowl Team has won their first-ever Iowa State Knowledge Bowl Championship, defeating the Ankeny High School team, which had held the title for the past three years. In Division 2, the Southview Middle School Quiz Bowl team claimed the state championship by defeating Northview and several small high schools across Iowa. “I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to coach these amazing students in Ankeny public schools,” said Quiz Bowl coach Nathan Coombes. “This is the first time ACHS has fielded a team in five years.”
Senior Calendar
Click here to see the important dates on this year’s Senior Calendar.
Security Practices – Please Read
One of the great things about Ankeny Schools is the community’s support of our athletics and activities. These events bring thousands of people together to celebrate the achievement of students. Because security is of utmost importance, the district continues to review its practices and identify areas of improvement at such events. As a result, we implement security measures for our activities and events.
Security practices:
- Grades 6-12 must wear school ID while at the game
- Footballs are not allowed
- No baby powder, confetti, signs, noisemakers
- No weapons (real or look-alike)
- The North gate will remain secured at all times unless a team, band, or emergency personnel need access to the stadium
- Families will be encouraged to ensure that students in grades K-5 be accompanied by an adult
- Entrance to the stadium before an event will not be allowed
- There will be no re-entry after leaving the stadium
- Spectators will not be allowed to bring backpacks and large handbags into the stadium; Diaper bags or medical bags are allowed, but are subject to search
- No outside food or drink
- No access without a ticket or pass, including after halftime
These recommendations are the result of numerous conversations with security experts and a review of our current practices. Security can often be at odds with convenience. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for our students and spectators. We look forward to cheering on the Hawks and Jaguars with you this Fall.