All buildings and district office closed Friday, January 12
Due to inclement weather, tomorrow Friday, January 12, school buildings & district office will be closed.
- No Before and After School Program
- Certified staff will work virtually
- Paraprofessional and secretary professional development is canceled
All other employee groups will operate under closure guidance. Please connect with your supervisor if you have questions about your reporting requirements.
East In Action – September Newsletter
To view the East In Action September Newsletter click HERE
NO SCHOOL – Friday, April 21st
No School on Friday, April 21st. Teacher Professional Learning Day.
Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 17 – 20th
Parent Teacher conferences will be held during the week of October 17th-20th. If you have not signed up for your conference please reach out to your student’s teacher.
East PTO Welcome Back to School Event
The East PTO would like to invite you to a “Back to School Bash” this Saturday, August 27th from 2pm to 4pm (Restrooms will not be available during the event).
Students will receive a ticket to redeem one free Kona Klassic at the event. This is a great opportunity to visit with friends and chalk the walk with your back to school positive messages for the year!
If you have questions please contact PTO President Andrea Weichers at east.pto.news@gmail.com
We hope to see you on Saturday,
~East PTO
Meet the Teacher Night – August 18, 2022
Meet the Teacher Night – students and families are welcomed into the building from 4:00 – 6:00pm to meet their teacher, classmates and bring school supplies during this Open House format.
If you pre-ordered school supply kits for your student in the spring, those kits will be ready and waiting for you in your classroom!
April is School Library Month
All year long, our school librarians create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student’s educational career. April is School Library Month and we would like you to join us in celebrating the dedication of our library staff throughout the district!
Our students, teachers, and staff are so grateful for your knowledge and support. We encourage you to take a moment today to say a special thank you by visiting our digital Thank You page, add your message, and hit submit to deliver your appreciation to your building’s library staff!
New Elementary School Groundbreaking
The Ankeny Community School District has broken ground on their newest elementary school building. The building is temporarily being referred to as the Elementary at the Grove, and will be the sixth elementary school in the north-feeder for the district. The new building will be located in the Grove development at NW 18th St and NW Abbie Dr and will be a part of the district’s north feeder system. The five-section building will serve kindergarten to fifth grade and have a capacity of up to 800 students and is slated to open in the fall of 2024.
“This is a day of excitement for our district, not only for our students and staff in our north-feeder elementary system but for our entire community who has worked together to build this district for our children,” said Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent of Ankeny Schools. “The growth in our city is certainly notable. However, when we think about this growth as a district, what excites us is the number of students reaching their academic goals each year. This elementary school will serve as yet another launching point for our young people to achieve a lifetime of personal success.”
An additional school is needed to accommodate the district’s ongoing growth, as Ankeny remains one of the fastest-growing school districts in Iowa. This year enrollment increased by 364 students, making certified enrollment 12,512 students for the 2020-2021 school year, as reported in the Certified Enrollment Report. Enrollment growth has averaged 250 students annually for the past five years and is expected to grow by an average of 260 students per year over the next five years.
The Elementary at the Grove will be funded utilizing the S.A.V.E. state penny sales tax. The official name of the school will be forthcoming, with the naming committee convening within the next year to follow the process as laid out in board policy.
Profile of a Graduate
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.
