1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (780+ words) As we prepare to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to share several important reminders to help your family have a smooth start to the school year. Below you’ll find information about important dates, transportation, school supplies,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (324+ words) Ames Community School District Kurth Named Director of Technology The Ames Community School District is excited to announce Jason Kurth as the new Director of Technology, pending board approval. Kurth brings more than 27 years of experience in educational technology leadership…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (309+ words) The 2025–26 school year was an incredible one for Ames High student artists, with students earning recognition at local, state, and national levels for their creativity, artistic skill, and dedication. Ames High artists were recognized at this year’s Annual Student Show…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1055+ words) Ames Community School District Camp Learned A Lot: Joelle Vertanen’s Last Lesson Written by: Christy Franco, Fellows ELP Teacher & Ames CSD Storyteller Room 780 at Fellows Elementary is starting to look like a summer destination. A hand-lettered Camp Learned A Lot…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (246+ words) The Ames Community School District is excited to announce Emily Sperfslage as the new Associate Principal of Ames Middle School. As both an Ames resident and a parent in the District, Sperfslage says she has already experienced firsthand the school…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1419+ words) Sprecher has been an involved student at AHS, serving as the 2025 Homecoming co-chair. She also participated in fall cheer and drama. She was recently part of the honor cheer squad performing at halftime of the state football championships. She has…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (160+ words) Ames High School held its annual National Honor Society induction ceremony on May 4 in the school auditorium, welcoming 46 new members into the Ames High chapter. Students considered for membership must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4. In addition to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (644+ words) Ames High School science teacher Mike Todd has been awarded a 2026 STEM BEST® Explore award from the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education, recognizing his continued commitment to connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences for students....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (162+ words) Ames Community School District Weddle Named Principal at Mitchell Elementary Aaron Weddle has been named the new principal of Mitchell Elementary, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. Weddle currently serves as associate principal at Ames Middle School, a role he has…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (10+ words) Emery Named Director of Teaching & Learning Ames Community School District...