Announcements

We are excited to announce the launch of the second semester “Sports Buddies” program, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa! This program will run Wednesday nights from February 19th through May 21st.

Sports Buddies is a great opportunity for your child to explore different sports while being guided by mentors who will support and encourage them. Through this program, students will participate in fun activities and develop teamwork, communication, and leadership skills, all while building positive relationships with their mentors.

Each session will be hosted in the gym from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, starting with a brief stretching session and snack break. The program is designed to help students stay active, make new friends, and build confidence.

If you would like your student to sign up, please use the link below:

Sign Up Here

We look forward to having your child join us for this exciting opportunity! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Heart and Sole is a program like no other! Girls will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important life skills. This year’s adapted program is safe and flexible for our community so that girls can connect with their peers and keep learning how to practice empathy, stand up for themselves and others, and more! We are excited to have the flexibility to seamlessly transition between in-person and virtual practices as needed. In-person meetings include new safety and physical distancing precautions.

Who: 6th-8th Grade Girls (team size is limited to 15 and filled on first-come, first-serve basis)

Season: March 24 – May 18

Meeting Days/Times: Mon/Wed 4:00-5:15 PM

Where: Prairie Ridge Middle School

Registration Fee: $150 (financial assistance available during the registration process)

For more information, click here

REGISTER today at https://www.gotrcentraliowa.org/

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.

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

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 Submissions: https://bit.ly/PRMS6BINGO
7th Grade Submissions: https://bit.ly/PRMS7BINGO

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.