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May 2, 2024

CHS students shine at BURBS Conference Art Show

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April 24-25 was the BURBS Conference Art Show, hosted this year by Urbandale High School at Merle Hay Mall. BURBS is a long-standing art show that travels between participating schools. The districts involved in the show were: Urbandale, Ankeny Centennial, Waukee Northwest, Dowling Catholic, Johnston, Ankeny, Waukee, and Valley. Each school had three hours to complete a 7ftx7ft mural that will now be displayed at Merle Hay Mall. The following awards were earned by CHS students:
 
Mia Valle: 3rd Place Graphite & 2nd Place Analog Photography Unaltered
Veronica Frey: Honorable Mention Mixed Media
Logan Sobaski: 3rd Place Analog Photography Altered
Abby Smith: 1st Place Analog Photography Unaltered
Abby Geiken & Peyton Kjos: Honorable Mention Analog Photography Unaltered
Blake Cheeseman: 3rd Place Digital Photography Unaltered
 
Great job to all who took part in this event!!
May 1, 2024

CHS Students Honored at Law Day

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Two CHS students were honored today at the Polk County Bar Association’s Law Day Ceremony. This year’s theme was “Voices in Democracy.” Sophomore Sydney Heithoff received 2nd place in the Visual Arts category, and Senior Elizabeth Deng placed 2nd in the essay competition. Law Day strives to foster education and a deeper understanding of the legal system. It is celebrated every year on or around May 1st.
May 1, 2024

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May 1, 2024

2024 French and Spanish Honor Society Inductees

Ankeny Centennial High School held their induction ceremonies for the National French and Spanish Honor Societies in April. These chapters have been active since 2017. The French and Spanish Honor Societies are national organizations that promote interest in the language and culture and recognize students’ outstanding effort and dedication to the study of the language during high school. French and Spanish Honor Society students must maintain an average GPA of A- or higher for three consecutive semesters in the language and an overall minimum GPA of 3.2. Students organize and lead club activities, volunteer their time to tutor others, and participate in various service projects at school and within the community. Students also demonstrate good character and leadership skills throughout the year. We would like to recognize the outstanding achievements of these individuals this academic school year. La Société Honoraire de français & Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica are sponsored by Madame Lund and Señorita Smith.

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French National Honor Society inductees for 2024:

Seniors:
Chloe Bredice ✤❂, Anna Burkle ✤, Mary Faidley ✤❂, Abby Fickbohm ✤❂, Avery Gavin ✤, Ara Lofgren ✤❂, Sophie Miller ✤, Josie Minnis ✤, Mayci Rasmus, Logan Sobaski ✤❂, Ruby Sprecher ✤, Roz Sterling ✤, Addie Tullis, Lana Walker ✤, Addie White ❂, Chrissi Zachariades ✤❂

Juniors:
Ava Adams, Sophia Bohnenkamp ✤, Millie Brooks ✤, Paige Brown ✤, Benjamin Gabrielsson, Kate Geiselhart ✤, Ashley Green, Alexis Metzger ✤, Abigail Samson ✤, Kaylee Sprecher, Hannah Wahman, Angelina Meyers ✤ (Italian)


Medals

(top row from left to right) Dariya Haynie, Paige Brown, Kayla Clark, Nicole Huang, Alexis Metzger, Cadence Phillips, Marissa Pries, Katelyn Thierry, Tyson Woerdehoff (bottom row from left to right) Corinne Swalve, Anna Bradford, Alana Crawford, Tommy Gilbert, Ava Lowe, Lauren Meredith, Lucas Muta, Lizzie Deng

National French Test Medalists Honored for Excellence

In addition, the French students also took the National French Test (Le Grand Concours) in March. The following students ranked highly both in the state of Iowa and nationally. Congratulations to the following students who ranked in the top 10 in the state of Iowa and to those who earned medals nationally!

French Level 4:
Paige Brown – also Bronze Medal winner, nationally ranked
Angelina Meyers – also Bronze Medal winner, nationally ranked
Sophie Bohnenkamp
Alexis Metzger
Millie Brooks
Hannah Wayman

French Level 5:
Logan Sobaski – also Silver Medal winner, nationally ranked
Chloe Bredice
Chrissi Zachariades
Ruby Sprecher
Addison Tullis
Anna Burkle
Mary Faidley
Rosalyn Sterling
Lana Walker
Ara Lofgren


Spanish National Honor Society inductees for 2023:

Seniors:
Anna Bradford✤❂, Alana Crawford✤, Brooklyn Conger✤❂, Nicholas De la Cuba✤❂, Lizzie Deng✤, Tommy Gilbert**✤❂, Ava Lowe**✤❂, Lauren Meredith**✤❂, Gabrielle Mixdorf✤❂, Lucas Muta✤, Madilyn Nelson❂
Addie Pollock✤❂, Anna Sash✤❂, Corinne Swalve**✤

Juniors: 
Paige Brown✤, Kayla Clark✤, Daria Haynie✤, Nicole Huang, Alexis Metzger✤, Cadence Phillips✤, Marissa Pries✤, Katelyn Thierry✤, Tyson Woerdehoff✤

Key:

** officer
✤ earned the Seal of Biliteracy
❂ 2nd year member

May 1, 2024

Mr. Hook to present at Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference

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Centennial High School Director, Scott Hook, has been chosen to present at the 2024 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference on Thursday, May 9th. Mr. Hook will be presenting a clinic entitled “Creating and Keeping Culture in Your Band Program”. This clinic is focused on creating and fostering a positive and long lasting culture of excellence and teamwork in a high school band program.
Mr. Hook is in his 11th year as Director of Bands at Ankeny Centennial High School and 21st year of teaching. His responsibilities include directing the Centennial Wind Symphony, Centennial Marching Band, Jazz Studio, Pep Band, and 6th-12th Grade Woodwind lessons. He serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair for Centennial High School and is the “Lead Learner” for the Ankeny Schools 5th-12th Grade Instrumental Department.
May 1, 2024

Student Fines & Fees

Please make sure all balances are paid by the last day of school.  

 

Stop by the front office with any questions.

April 24, 2024

Students earn prestigious Iowa FFA degree at state convention

We’re thrilled to announce that Jacob Mundt and Lane Jensen were awarded the prestigious Iowa FFA Degree at the FFA State Convention held at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum. This degree, bestowed by the Iowa FFA Association, stands as the highest honor attainable by an FFA member in Iowa. With only 5% of FFA members in the state receiving this distinction annually, Jacob and Lane have demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership. Congratulations to Jacob and Lane on this remarkable achievement!

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April 23, 2024

Ankeny Student Artwork on Display

Get ready to be inspired! Veridian Credit Union is adorned with artwork crafted by talented high school students. These budding artists hail from Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny High School and Ankeny Christian Academy. Swing by our Ankeny main branch any Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Find us at 1201 S. Ankeny Blvd.

Click here for the virtual gallery!

March 7, 2024

Senior Calendar

Click here to view the senior calendar.

 

February 22, 2024

Parent Resource: Tips to Prepare for Assessments

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: