Announcements

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Due to inclement weather, tomorrow Friday, January 12, school buildings & district office will be closed.

• No Before and After School Program
• Certified staff will work virtually
• Paraprofessional and secretary professional development is canceled

All other employee groups will operate under closure guidance. Please connect with your supervisor if you have questions about your reporting requirements.

AHS Baseball open gyms will begin Thurs Jan 4th at Parkview & every Mon/Thurs after that leading up to spring break. 9th & 10th grade 6-7:30PM   JV & Varsity 7:30-9:30 PM.  You will need to use DOOR E16 for gym access.  Park in the lot between Terrace and PV.   Email or message Coach Balvanz on Remind with any questions.

Any student in 9th-12th grade that is interested in boys swimming this winter should attend the pre-season meeting next Monday, October 9th at 4:00pm in the Career Center with Coach Dustin Rhoads.

There will be a girls basketball meeting on October 23rd at 6:00 in Room 1111, Coach Birdwell’s room.  This is for 10-12 grade athletes.

There will be baseball open field time starting in October, every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:30 for students in grades 9-12.

If you are out for a fall sport, please don’t worry about attending these.  GO HAWKS!  Coach Balvanz

There will be a Girls Wrestling pre-season meeting on October 9th at 8:00AM in the Career Center.

There will be a parent and student/athlete meeting on Oct. 12th at 6:00pm in the Career Center.  Coach Nick Payton

Ankeny High School, it’s time to show your team spirit! Homecoming week is here, and we have a lineup of exciting events for you. On Monday, we kicked off the festivities with the annual Under the Lights games. The fun continues this Friday, September 15, at 7pm with the football game. Come out to support your team and engage in an unforgettable night of school spirit. Let’s go, Hawks!

As we gear up for the new school year, we would like to remind all families (PK-12) about Student Assurance Services student accident coverage.

The Ankeny Community School District is not responsible for any accidental injuries that occur to students while under the school’s supervision or participating in interscholastic sports. Our school district has partnered with Student Assurance Services to give families the opportunity to purchase accident insurance for their student(s). When enrolled, this coverage provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses should your student sustain an accidental bodily injury.

Reasons to consider coverage for your student:
1. Your primary health insurance has a high deductible – copay – coinsurance.
2. No other insurance on your student.
3. Your student participates in a sport where unexpected injuries commonly occur.

This coverage provides an added layer of protection for students, especially for those with high deductible health insurance or those who are currently uninsured. In the unfortunate event of a student injury occurring under the school’s supervision, this coverage can be a crucial asset for your family.

While we hope that none of our students will face any accidents or injuries, it is vital to be prepared and have the necessary safeguards in place.

If you have any questions regarding this voluntary student accident insurance program, please contact Student Assurance Services at (800) 328-2739. You will speak with a live person who can assist you with your questions.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a safe and successful academic year ahead.

Voluntary Online Enrollment Form – English

Voluntary Online Enrollment Form – Spanish