Ames Return to Learn Update Building Plans Phased Hybrid Calendar

School will begin across the District on Tuesday, September 8.

Ames Community School District Return to Learn Update: Start Date Phased Hybrid Metrics

Monday night, the school board voted to move the start date for students back two weeks to Tuesday, September 8.

Ames Community School District Dr. Kathi Arnold Named New Emergency Management Coordinator

Arnold has extensively worked with teams focused on disaster preparedness and response to emergency incidents.

Ames Community School District Update - Timeline Urban Education Network Letter

Next Monday, August 3, a recommendation will be made to the school board about the delivery model to start the school year.

Ames Community School District RTL Update – Transportation /Face Coverings

The Ames School Board will hold a work session on Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. around the topic of Return to Learn.

Ames Community School District Official Form To Request Online Learning

The school district cannot choose online learning for all students in the District, but parents can voluntarily select that option.

Ames Community School District Mourns The Passing Of Ames High Teacher And Coach Dan Flannery

This is a huge loss for not only our school community,but the swimming community in Ames and across Iowa,” said Superintendent Jenny Risner.

Ames Community School District Clarification On Aspects Of Return to Learn in light

The timeline for choosing the start of school delivery model remains at August 10.

Ames Community School District Steven Hopper Named As New Director Of Technology

Hopper’s contract was approved on July 20, 2020, with a start date of July 27, 2020.

Healthiest Ames Seeking Volunteers To Help Provide Face Masks For Students

Kits with materials needed to sew approximately 15 masks are available at Ames Community School District office.

Ames Community School Return to Learn Update From Governor Proclamation And De Guidance

They are scheduled to hold a webinar on Monday, July 20 and our hope is that they will provide additional guidance for our many questions.

Ames Community School District Free Books For Students At Grab And Go Meal Sites

Scheduled dates for books distribution are July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Remainder Of Ames High Softball Season Canceled

Based on guidance from Story County Public Health, all Ames High softball activities will be stopped for the remainder of the season.

Ames Community School District First Version Of Return To Learn Plan

It is important to remember that this plan is a fluid, guiding document that will continue to evolve and change as the situation.

Ames Community School District RTL DE Submitted Plan, Timeline, Website

"We plan to share that larger document next week on our website."

Adventure's Preschool Celebrates 50 Years

​Adventures Preschool Celebrates 50 Years in the Ames Community

Ames Chemistry Teacher Is Iowa's Educator Of The Year

Superintendent says Aileen Sullivan, a teacher in the district 21 years, is a "kid magnet" who understands students and draws them in.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Meeker Elementary Breaks Ground Monday

Ceremony at 4 p.m., Oct. 14, includes students as well as dignitaries.

Board Discusses Woodin Replacement

Ames School Board members seemed to agree on appointing Jane Acker to fill the remainder of Woodin's term.

Shutdown Postpones Ames High Washington DC Trip UPDATE

An Ames High School project will be put on display at the Washington D.C. Smithsonian Metro Station beneath the U.S. Department of Agriculture building.

School Board Will Appoint Woodin Replacement

Former board president Dan Woodin’s death leaves a two-year vacancy.

Ames Elementary Schools Placed on Watch List

A growing number of Iowa schools failed adequate yearly progress goals based on results from the 2012-13 school year.

Meeker Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School

Meeker Receives National Accolades. From the Ames Community School District.

Woodin Honored at Board Meeting Just Hours Before Death

Woodin, who has been battling cancer, was honored by friends and family at the board meeting Monday. He died at home Tuesday morning.

Durham Responds to Busing Trouble in Ames

One parent said changes won't help.

Ames High Celebrates Homecoming With 1950s Throwback

Ames High goes Old School for Homecoming week.

Woodin Serves Board Through Dire Diagnosis

Ames School Board President Dan Woodin intends to attend the upcoming board meeting though he is receiving hospice care for terminal cancer.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Ames High Parent Leads Police on 100 MPH Chase (updated)

Administrators put Ames High School on a precautionary lock down or shelter in place after a domestic situation outside the school.

Koshu City Delegates Visit Ames Schools

Representatives of Ames' sister city of Japan intend to visit Ames schools during their visit.

District Seeks Name with Purpose for Miller School

Suggested names for the district's newest elementary school will be taken through Sept. 30.

How To Post School Photos, Sports Updates on Ames Patch

There's a special place to share scores, video and notes of encouragement for Ames High School.

No More Free Rides for Northridge

Parents fear for children's safety on walk to Fellows Elementary School.

Iowa State President Steven Leath Adds Faculty

Leath is close to adding 200 more faculty positions at the University.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

For Sale? School Board Rejects Low Bid For Rental Home

The Ames School Board rejected a single low offer for a $100,000 district-owned home on Ninth Street.

Watch Miller Avenue School Under Construction

Ames Community Schools have set up a web cam so people can watch construction of the district's newest elementary school

Ames, Gilbert School Board Elections, DMACC Levy Vote Tuesday

Voters will be asked who should fill school board seats and whether to continue public measures that support Des Moines Area Community College Tuesday. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Regents Will Ask to Freeze Tuition for 2nd Year

Iowa college students may not see an increase in tuition in the fall of 2014.