Notice of School Property Prescribed Burns
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.
Spring Pictures are Tuesday April 1st
Westwood Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, April 1st! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com before Picture Day, using the Picture Day ID found on your flyer, Lifetouch email communications or search for it online at mylifetouch.com
February Newsletter
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Missed the Preschool Parent Information Meeting?
If you couldn’t attend last week’s Preschool Parent Information Meeting, you can review the slide deck here. We had a fantastic turnout and appreciate everyone who joined us. Thank you for your time and interest in our preschool program!
Virtual Parent Information Night – Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, & Kindergarten
Discover Early Learning Opportunities in Ankeny Schools
Are you exploring options for your child’s first school experience? Join us for a virtual Parent Information Meeting to learn more about Ankeny Schools’ preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten programs!
Date: Thursday, January 30
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Online – Google Meet
This engaging session will provide an overview of our early learning programs, explain the enrollment process, and answer your questions about how Ankeny Schools can support your child’s academic and social-emotional development. Whether planning ahead or preparing for the upcoming school year, this is an excellent opportunity to discover why families choose Ankeny Schools for a strong start to their child’s education.
Bookmark this link to join the conversation on January 30th!
We will also offer an in-person event featuring specific information about transitional kindergarten on February 5th at the Ankeny district office building.
January Newsletter
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December 2024 Newsletter
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November Newsletter
The November Newsletter is now live. Please review it for helpful information and important dates.