News Archive


In addition to the school board agendas and the Board Briefs found on this site, we provide this page as an archive of recent and important news stories related to the business of the school board and district.  Please note: For articles in which another news agency is indicated in parenthesis (), please be aware that by using these links you are leaving the Ankeny Community Schools Web site. The school district does not control this site or any sites linked to it, nor the content therein.

View stories about the district's:

• Academic program
• District operations
• Facilities construction and planning

Academic Program

• Students Achieve High ACT Marks - September 18, 2009
• New, More Rigorous Curriculum - September, 2009
• Teachers Participate in Training for Everyday Math Curriculum - March 13, 2009
• Online System to Improve Assessment and Help Personalize Instruction - March 9, 2009
• District Announces New Instructional Coaches - March 4, 2009

District Operations

• Des Moines-Polk Taxpayers Association Supports Ankeny Schools Budget - April 14, 2009
• City, School Meet to Discuss Use of Facilities and Land - March 30, 2009
• School District Adjusts Start/End Times of School for 2009-2010 - March 7, 2009
• New Web Site Features and Navigation Tips - March 2, 2009

Facilities Construction & Planning

• School Building Plans Move Forward - (Des Moines Register) - October
• School District Breaks Ground on New Middle School (July 2, 2009)
• Two Additional Boundary Proposal Options to Be Considered (May 15, 2009)
• District Sets Dates for Community Forums (April 21, 2009)
• School Board Hears Proposal for Elementary Boundaries, Secondary Feeder System - April 20, 2009
• Community Forum Dates Set - April 20, 2009
• Board Approves Site for Elementary 9 - April 13, 2009
• District Considers Recommendation for Elementary 9 Location - March 27, 2009