Come to this spring’s production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis – a zany compilation of Grimm’s Fairy Tales with a modern twist. Shows are April 26 and 27 beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 for high school and older and $4.00 for 8th grade and younger.
The Ames High School Vocal Music Department will present the Spring Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, in the Ames High Auditorium. The Freshmen/Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Treble Chorale, Bass Choir and Concert Chorale will perform under the direction Peggy Dieter and Sonia Johnson. Tickets are available at the door: $3 for students; $5 for Adults with $10 maximum per family.
The Ames High School Bands will be presenting a Spring Concert on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM in the Ames High School Auditorium. The 6:30 PM concert features Spring Jazz Band, the Ninth Grade Band and the Concert Band. The 8:00 PM concert features the Symphonic Band and the Wind Symphony. The bands are under the direction of Andrew Buttermore and Chris Ewan. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and $10 for a family.
After school Math support is available in room 212 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 PM.
The Ames High baseball program is looking for two student-managers to help this season with the varsity program. For more information, contact Coach Fuller at Brett.Fuller@Ames.K12.IA.US.
Attention parents of seniors! It’s that time of year again where graduation is quickly approaching. One of the best ways to honor and acknowledge your graduating senior is to add a personalized message, or Baby Ad, at the end of the yearbook. We will be accepting these through May 13th this year. Please use this link to access the order form and directions. If you have any questions, please direct them to the yearbook staff at yearbook@ames.k12.ia.us or james.webb@ames.k12.
On 04/15/2019 a case of measles has been reported in Iowa. This is the first case in our state since 2011 and is a good reminder to make sure that your family’s vaccines are up to date. The measles vaccine is highly effective (the patient with measles was not vaccinated) and all school-aged children should have two MMR doses by the time they start kindergarten.
Students who did not attend the Pre-administration session for AP testing will need to come to Student Services as soon as possible to complete this.
Attention THIS YEAR’S senior mentors! Wednesday is your last senior mentor HR day. Please go visit your ninth graders and say goodbye!
The Ames High baseball program is looking for two student-managers to help this season with the varsity program. For more information, contact Coach Fuller or check with the athletic office.
Seniors: Nomination forms for baccalaureate speakers are in the principal’s office. Please pick one up today and fill it out asap. Forms are due back today. Also, applications for student performers are available and due by May 1st.
Fact #5 “A majority of individuals being trafficked are trafficked by someone they know well.” Thanks for joining Teens Against Human Trafficking this week to spread the word about Modern Day Slavery.
If you are interested in running for student council co-presidents for the 2019-2020 school year, please pick up an application from Mrs. Packer in the principal’s office. Two years combined experience is required. See Ms. DiBlasi or Mr. Burke for questions. Applications are due today.
Scratch Pad is Ames High School’s student-published art and writing magazine. If you have any art, writing, or photography works you would like to share, this is your chance to see your works published in print in the 2019 edition! Email your submissions to AHS Scratchpad at Ames dot k12 dot IA dot US. Our final deadline is Tuesday, April 30, 2019. We look forward to seeing your work!
Looking for a summer job? Are you at least 18? Do you like working with kids? Ames Community Preschool is now hiring for summer positions. Check the job postings board outside student services for more information.
Ames High Lacrosse team plays Sarpy County at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 20, at the Ames Middle School football complex.
Buy your $3 raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2018/2019 Yearbook before and after school and during both lunches in the main lobby.
Seniors: Nomination forms for baccalaureate speakers are in the principal’s office. Please pick one up today and fill it out asap. Forms are due back this Friday by 3 PM. Also, applications for student performers are available and due by May 1st.
Tomorrow is the last to donate to the Human Trafficking Awareness drive! Tonight at 7pm in the multipurpose room will be the showing of “ The Abolitionist”, a documentary that follows the stories of children sold into the modern day slavery.
If you are interested in running for student council co-presidents for the 2019-2020 school year, please pick up an application from Mrs. Packer in the principal’s office. Two years combined experience is required. See Ms. DiBlasi or Mr. Burke for questions. Applications are due Friday.
Fact #3 “Between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year.” Donate to the hygiene and supplies drive!
The last Coffeehouse of the year will be Friday, April 26. If you are interested in performing, please sign up on Ms. DiBlasi’s door in Student Services.
All students taking AP tests this spring will need to attend a mandatory pre-administration meeting at 8:00 am this Wednesday in the AHS cafeteria. The meeting will hopefully be over by 8:45. Anyone who cannot attend needs to contact Mr. Burke in Student Services before April 24.
If you are interested in running for student council co-presidents for the 2019-2020 school year, please pick up an application from Mrs. Packer in the principal’s office. Two years combined experience is required. See Ms. DiBlasi or Mr. Burke for questions.
Attention Seniors! Pick up your graduation announcement order from Mrs. Packer in the principal’s office.
If you wish to be a part of next years National ART Honor Society chapter, see Mrs Wede in room Art E to pick up an application. If you are currently a part of the art club group, please find the digital application on the Art Club Classroom page, print it, and fill it out. Anybody in grades 9-12 who is interested in art and service is encouraged to apply. All applications are due by April 30th 2019 to Mrs. Wede.
Art club is starting figure drawing sessions for anyone who would like to participate! To practice drawing from life, Just sign up under Mrs. Wede’s plus period to draw or model for the group.
Art club is starting figure drawing sessions for anyone who would like to participate! To practice drawing from life, join us on Mondays beginning April 15th. Just sign up under Mrs. Wede’s plus period to draw or model for the group.
All students taking AP tests this spring will need to attend a mandatory pre-administration meeting at 8:00 am on Wednesday, April 17 in the AHS cafeteria. The meeting will hopefully be over by 8:45. Anyone who cannot attend needs to contact Mr. Burke in Student Services before April 24.
ATTENTION: All girls who plan to participate in the 2019 Ames High Softball program, there will be a player/parent informational meeting on Monday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All information pertaining to the upcoming season will be provided at the meeting, please make sure a representative from your family is in attendance. Prior to the meeting, if you would take the time to go to the following website and complete the forms it would be much appreciated.
Prom 2019 will be held at CPMI event center 2321 North Loop Drive on Saturday, April 13 from 9-11:30 PM, with doors to close at 10 PM. There will be no admittance to the dance after 10:00 PM, once a student leaves the dance, they will not be allowed to re-enter. All students and guests must have their ID to get into the dance.
Juniors and seniors are invited to attend the 2019 Post Prom Party whether attending prom or not, on Sunday, April 14 from midnight-4:30 AM in the AHS gym. NO cost to attend, NO tickets needed. Prom dates are also invited. Student ID’s required, NO ADMISSION after 1:00 AM, NO outside food or beverages, NO bags, backpacks or purses allowed.
Announcement orders were delivered yesterday (Thursday). If your senior student did not bring home an order and you know you placed an order, have them stop in the principals office to pick up their announcement order.
Attention Seniors! Pick up your graduation announcement orders today during both lunches at the entrance to the cafeteria!
Come to the main lobby before and after school this week to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2018-2019 yearbook. Tickets are $3 each and all funds will be going towards buying a new camera lens.
Acceleration request forms for the 2019-2020 school year are available. Any AHS student may pick up a form in the ELP alcove. All applications can be returned to the main office or MC-3 at AHS by April 12.
ATTENTION: All girls who plan to participate in the 2019 Ames High Softball program, there will be a player/parent informational meeting on Monday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All information pertaining to the upcoming season will be provided at the meeting, please make sure a representative from your family is in attendance.
Pick out a Prom dress today from 3:15-3:45 outside of room 223 or email Jacque Burkhard to schedule an alternate time before or after school to prevent disruptions to our classroom.
NAHS is beginning their application process. If you wish to be a part of next years National ART Honor Society chapter, see Mrs Wede in room Art E to pick up an application. If you are currently a part of the art club group, please find the digital application on the Art Club Classroom page, print it, and fill it out. Anybody in grades 9-12 who is interested in art and service is encouraged to apply. All applications are due by April 30th 2019 to Mrs. Wede.
Seniors check Naviance for local scholarships. Deadlines are approaching soon.
The Payer Scholarship is a local scholarship worth $12,000. The deadline is April 15th. Please check Naviance for more information.
Pick out a Prom dress Thursday from 3:15-3:45 outside of room 223 or email Jacque Burkhard to schedule an alternate time before or after school to prevent disruptions to our classroom.
Acceleration request forms for the 2019-2020 school year are available. The deadline has been moved to April 12. Any AHS student may pick up a form in the ELP alcove. All applications can be returned to the main office or MC-3 at AHS by April 12.
Fellowship of Christians at Ames will meet today at 5:30 in room 34. Please join us for supper and fellowship.
Seniors, would you like to speak at graduation? Auditions for commencement speakers will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 7:45 – 8:55 AM. Check your email for more information.
Support AHS Girls Cross Country’s fundraiser tomorrow at Chipotle between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to AHS Girls Cross Country.
Juniors, if you are interested in becoming a senior mentor for the 2019-2020 school year, please sign up in Student Services starting next Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 AM. First 65 will make the list! See Ms. DiBlasi with questions.
Pick out a Prom dress Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-3:45 outside of room 223 or email Jacque Burkhard to schedule an alternate time before or after school to prevent disruptions to our classroom.