Announcements

The ACHS Dance Team is selling Jag t-shirts.  Please use the link below if you would like to order!  Orders are due August 4th.

Shirts will hopefully be available for pick up at the back to school events.

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Thank you for your support!

Show your Jaguar spirit with a driveway painting.  You can choose a Jaguar or a set of 3 Paw Prints – or both!  Sign up for your driveway painting for fall.  Fall orders will end in October and then resume again in the spring.

Now is a great time to get your activity yard sign/decal.   Please place your order by August 1.

Ankeny Centennial High School’s theater department will participate in the 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school’s achievements for its April production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Produced by Des Moines Performing Arts as the culmination of a year-long education initiative, the Showcase will take place at the Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a total of 102 schools from across the entire state.

Ankeny Centennial will be prominently featured in a special video presentation at the Showcase, celebrating their receipt of the Outstanding Overall Performance Award, one of the program’s highest honors. Additionally, select students will represent Centennial High School by performing in a collaborative inter-school medley, under the guidance of a guest Broadway music director and choreographer.

We’re proud to announce that Abby Fickbohm (“Ariel”) and Austin Summers (“Sebastian”) have earned Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role honors. They will join other advanced performing students in the Triple Threat Award program. Alongside a special performance at the Showcase, these students will have the opportunity to audition for theater camp scholarships and a chance to represent Iowa at the Jimmy Awards, or National High School Musical Theatre Awards, in New York City this summer.

In addition to these individual accolades, Ankeny Centennial will be recognized with the following awards and honors:

• Outstanding Ensemble
• Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Tatum Murphy as “Ursula”
• Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Ethan Quinn as “Prince Eric”
• Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Drew Carter as “Scuttle”
• Tickets for the Showcase, starting at $15, will be available for purchase on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10 AM. They can be purchased online at DMPA.org, at the Des Moines Civic Center Ticket Office, or by phone at 515-246-2300.

For those unable to attend in person, the Awards Showcase will be live-streamed at IowaPBS.org as part of a collaboration with Iowa PBS. Additionally, Iowa PBS will broadcast a highlights special of the event later this summer on dates to be announced.

Join us as we celebrate the talent and achievements of Ankeny Centennial High School’s theater department on this grand stage!

Open Mic’ Night LXVIII – April 25th at 5pm in the CHS Media Center!  Come share your talents or just enjoy the show!  See Mr. Honz at Centennial or Mrs. Wirtz at AHS if you are interested in performing!  Last chance for seniors!

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.

Click here to listen or find us on your favorite podcast app!

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.

Athletic Participation REQUIRED information

• Parents, please complete our online registration process ASAP if you have a winter student/athlete.
• Your student must have an updated physical and completed online registration to participate. Here is the link to complete the registration: https://ankenycentennial-ar.rschooltoday.com

The winter season offers 8th grade athletes a split-season structure in the CIML conference that offers Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Wrestling & Boys’ Wrestling in the early season (mid October – late December) and Boys’ Basketball in the late winter season (late December – late February). Please see the details below. 

Click here to view any of our CIML sports team schedules. 

8th Boys Wrestling

Practice begins Monday, October 16th at NVMS after school (3:45-5:30 pm)

• 8th Wrestling Meeting – 8:00 am East Gym; Friday, Oct. 6th
• There will be an 8th Wrestling Parent Meeting – 6:30-7:00 pm – NV Room 1103 (Please use Main Entrance); Wednesday, October 11th

 Contact Coach Nathan Smith with questions: nathan.smith@ankenyschools.org 

8th Girls Wrestling

Practice starts October 16th in the gym at Orbis (Northview).

• There will be an 8-12 informational parent meeting Sunday, October 15th 5pm (Northview MS Small Gym). Enter through doors S-10

Contact one of the coaches with questions. Mykel Carlson, Olivia Willers, or Dustin Roland
mykel.carlson@ankneyschools.org                                                                                                 olivia.willers@ankenyschools.org
dustin.roland@ankenyschools.org

9-12th Boys Wrestling

Informational meeting is October 25th after school at Northview Wrestling Room.  Mandatory body fat testing is on Thursday, October 26th at 7am at Northview. 9th wrestling practice begins on November 13th at ACHS.  You can ride the ACHS shuttle after school to get to ACHS.

For more information- Contact Coach Jay Groth: jay.groth@ankenyschools.org

9-12 Girls Wrestling

Practice starts October 30th in the gym at Orbis (Northview).

Informational meeting will be held at NV on Friday, October 6th at 8:00am in the East gym OR at ACHS on Tuesday, October 10th @ 8am in the small gym.

Contact Dustin Roland, Olivia Willers, or Mykel Carlson for more information:
dustin.roland@ankenyschools.org
olivia.willers@ankenyschools.org
mykel.carlson@ankneyschools.org

8th Girls’ Basketball

Informational meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21st  from 7:45-8:00 AM in the Northview East Gym. You can also sign up in the front office and get handouts there.

Practice begins Wednesday, October 11th after school at Northview Middle School.  

Contact Coach Tony Klein with questions: tony.klein@ankenyschools.org 

JV1/JV2 Girls Basketball

There will be an informational player meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 7:45AM in the East Gym for 9th graders only.  

The first practice will be held after school on Monday, November 6th at the high school.

We will host a scrimmage on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 8-10AM at NV.

If you missed the meeting or have any questions, contact Coach Andy Fehn or Liz Bruns.

 andy.fehn@ankenyschools.org, , liz.bruns@ankenyschools.org

8th Boys’ Basketball

There will be a players only informational meeting on Tuesday December 5th at 3:45pm in the cafeteria for students interested. Official start date will be Wednesday January 3rd , but there will be optional practices on Monday, Dec. 18th & Tuesday, Dec. 19th after school from 4-5:30 at Prairie Ridge.  

Contact Coach Paul Evans with questions: paul.evans@ankenyschools.org 

9th Boys Basketball

The 9th Grade Boys Basketball season officially begins on Monday, November 13th. Practices are held after school from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Northview Main Gym.  The “A” Team typically plays games on Tuesdays and Fridays.  The “B” team typically plays games on Mondays.  The “C” Team schedule does not include a typical day on which they play. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 8th @ 3:45 at Northview. 

Contact Coach Tyler McDonald  with questions: tyler.mcdonald@ankenyschools.org 

To keep up to date on information and announcements download the Remind App on your phone and use the Remind Code: cen9bball

9-12th Boys Swimming

There will be an informational meeting for all boys in 9th grade who are interested in swimming on Wednesday October 11th, 2023 at Ankeny Centennial High School at 4:00pm.  This meeting is open to any boy interested in swimming during the 2023-24 season. 

 We will be discussing the upcoming season and apparel and suit orders! 

Contact Coach Dustin Rhoads if you have any questions: dustin.rhoads@ankenyschools.org

8th Grade Boys’ /Girls’ Swimming

Practice will begin in February  and the season will end the week before spring break. We practice every school day from 4:00-5:30 at NV Middle School Pool . Boys and girls from both Northview and Southview can participate. Coach Rhoads  will meet with interested students after Winter break. Watch the school TV for announcements. 

Contact Coach Dustin Rhoads if you have any questions: dustin.rhoads@ankenyschools.org

9th Grade Boys’ / Girls’ Bowling

Anyone interested in  9-12 Girls or Boys Bowling please report to Ankeny High School on 10/12/23 at 6pm in the Upstairs Career Center for a preseason meeting with Coach Nick Payton.

Contact Coach Nick Payton with questions:   nicholas.payton@ankenyschools.org

Get ready to show your Jaguar pride because Homecoming week is almost here! From September 17th to the 21st, join us in celebrating our school spirit with a week filled with exciting events and activities. From the traditional pep rally to the football game and dance, there’s something for everyone. So mark your calendars and come out to support our Jaguars. Let’s make this year’s Homecoming the best one yet!

Sunday, September 17 • On the Prowl

• On the Prowl (OTP) will be held on September 17 at 3:00 pm at the football practice field, here at ACHS. As our student body size grows, so does the number of students that participate in OTP (awesome!). With that being the case parents are welcome to attend but will only be allowed in the stands. We have multiple staff on the fields taking pictures which will be free to download after the event is over.

Homecoming Dress Up Days: Once Upon a Time

• Monday, September 18: Bedtime stories-PJ Day
• Tuesday, September 19: Tacky Tourist Day-Dress like a Disney Dad
• Wednesday, September 20: Turn your pumpkin (backpack) into a carriage (anything but a backpack)
• Thursday, September 21: Welcome to the Jungle- Wear your Jag pride
• Friday, September 22: Kingdom Color Wars-OTP shirt

Saturday, September 23 • Homecoming Dance

• The Homecoming dance will be held on September 23 from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm in the ACHS commons. Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase online through InTouch from September 13th – September 21st. If you are unable to purchase a ticket through the TouchBase system, we will sell tickets in the Activities Office only during lunch shifts on Friday, September 22nd.
• Students will pick up their online ticket wristbands during lunch shifts on Thursday September 21, and Friday September 22. Students must have their ID when picking up their wristband(s) and their ID will be required to attend the dance.
• If the student is bringing a guest that does not attend Ankeny Centennial a dance request form will be required.  Please return the completed form to the front office by 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 20th. The guest must also bring a form of ID to be admitted to the dance as well.

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 will be implementing some new security measures this Fall for our activities and events.

Security practices that will continue:

• 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

New security practices:

• 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.