Announcements

The ACSD maintenance team will be conducting prescribed burns periodically in Ankeny as weather conditions allow, continuing until June 1, 2025. Weather conditions and safety considerations will determine the exact date and time of the fires.

Why do we perform prescribed burns?

Central Iowa’s landscape was once dominated by tall grass prairies. These ecosystems have an abundance of plants, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. The native grasses and forbs (flowers) also provide seed and nectar for insects, butterflies, birds, and small mammals. In nature, fire is essential to maintain the integrity of the native prairie plant species located in our parks. Fire is a natural occurrence that helps the plant and animal communities in a park and controlled burning offers a safer way to use fire in a helpful manner. The benefits of prescribed burns include the following:

• Aid in reducing the undesirable plants from invading our native prairie areas
• Help to maintain a rich diversity of wildflowers and grasses
• Decreases the threat of wildfires by decreasing the accumulation of combustibles
• Benefits water quality by aiding in the establishment of deep-rooted natives
• Improves the natural beauty and enjoyment of our parks

Thank you for understanding.

We’re excited to share our Prairie Ridge Parent Newsletter, filled with important updates, upcoming events, and resources to support your child’s learning journey. This is a great way to stay connected with our school community and be informed about what’s happening in your child’s classroom.

If you’ve ever asked, “How was school?” and gotten the classic one-word response, it’s time to switch things up! Say hello to our PRMS Family BINGO Card—a fun, easy way to connect with your middle schooler and dive into what they’re learning and doing at Prairie Ridge!

How It Works:

• Choose activities to spark conversation and engagement at home.
• Submit your completed BINGO activities online via Google Form.
• Bonus: A new card will drop every month—don’t miss out!

Printable versions are available in our Media Center, and we’ve got you covered with English and Spanish versions for all families.

Get ready to learn more about your student’s world at PRMS while having fun as a family. Let’s make those conversations count!

Printable Bingo Cards:                                  Spanish Cards:
6th Grade Nov     7th Grade Nov               6th Grade Nov       7th Grade Nov
6th Grade Dec     7th Grade Dec               6th Grade Dec       7th Grade Dec
6th Grade Feb     7th Grade Feb                 6th Grade Feb       7th Grade Feb
6th Grade March  7th Grade March         6th Grade March      7th Grade March

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up to date information throughout the school year!

Parents, it’s essential to keep your contact details up-to-date! If there have been any changes in your address, phone numbers, or other important information, please log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and make those updates.  By using the Parent Portal, you can also access a wealth of information about your child’s education, including:

 Student assignments

 Grades

 Daily announcements

 Manage attendance requests

Stay connected and informed!

For more information, visit https://www.ankenyschools.org/parents/infinite-campus/

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 implement security measures for our activities and events.

Security practices:

• 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
• 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.