Announcements

We are excited to host the future 6th grade Parent Orientation meeting at PRMS on Tuesday May 3rd. Orientation will include a presentation from administration and an opportunity for families to explore the building through a scavenger hunt. Please pick the scheduling option that works best for you.

Option 1-

Presentation: 4:30-5:15

Family Scavenger Hunt: 5:15-6:00

Option 2-

Presentation: 6:00-6:45

Family Scavenger Hunt: 6:45-7:30

Please contact the main office at 515-965-9705 with questions or email us at pr.office@ankenyschools.org

Today we would like to say we appreciate our paraprofessionals! This day is celebrated the first Wednesday every April in order to raise awareness about the important work of paraprofessionals in our schools. This includes teaching associates, special education associates, media center associates, and classroom assistants. Thank you to our multi-tasking rockstars for working with our students and making a difference in their lives!

Today we would like to say we appreciate our paraprofessionals! This day is celebrated the first Wednesday every April in order to raise awareness about the important work of paraprofessionals in our schools. This includes teaching associates, special education associates, media center associates, and classroom assistants. Thank you to our multi-tasking rockstars for working with our students and making a difference in their lives!

If you need to notify Prairie Ridge of an absence or appointment please email pr.office@ankenyschools.org or send a note with your student. Thank you!

A prescribed (controlled) burn of the District’s prairie grasses will be executed this spring. The DNR recommends a burn every three years to maintain prairie grasses. District staff conducting burns have been trained and certified in prescribed burns.

Yes, you read that correctly. The 7th grade band has two opportunities to showcase their talents. There will be two concerts that will follow the same schedule. The first is Tuesday March 8th and the second Tuesday April 26th.  Doors will open at 5:30 and the schedule is as follows:

6:00 – 6th period band

7:00 – 4th period band

8:00 – 8th period band

Spring Pictures will be Wednesday March 23rd. Students will be bringing home their order forms the week of March 1st. If you wish to purchase online please order here. Our event code is: EVTX6RFF7

March: In Like A Lamb, Out Like A …?

As we are enjoying this unseasonable balmy first day of March here are some important dates to remember.

• February 28 – March 3rd: Parent/Teacher Conferences
• March 11th: No School
• March 14-18: No School/Spring Break
• March 23rd Spring Pictures
• March 23rd Start of Session 1 Expeditions

View our parent calendar for more.

We are excited to launch the process of re-imagining our graduate profile! This document will work together with our strategic plan and equity framework to help chart a path for the district’s future. Please view this short survey to provide feedback on our graduate profile.