News Banner Image
Cowbell
December 19, 2022

Cowbell

Cowbell, a drumline cadence which focuses on the tenor drums, has been getting students out of their seats, pleading for a faster tempo for over…

Read more
Post 100 Day Plan Report from Superintendent Julious Lawson
December 16, 2022

Post 100 Day Plan Report from Superintendent Julious Lawson

In my first days as Superintendent of the Ames Community School District, I shared my 100-Day Entry Plan. The entry plan…

Read more
PE Peers at Ames High
December 14, 2022

PE Peers at Ames High

There’s a palpable excitement among the students in Tara Stemsrud’s PE Peers class at Ames High School where they find a variety of fun to…

Read more
Esports at Ames High
December 13, 2022

Esports at Ames High

Ames High’s newest sport and club isn’t a contact sport, but, electronically it is. The esports club meets with sponsor Patrick Donovan to get practice…

Read more
Just Who Is Bob Lutter?
December 8, 2022

Just Who Is Bob Lutter?

Whether it’s saying hello to everyone, winning a staff dance off, or hearing the moniker of “GOAT” (greatest of all time) echo from students’ lips,…

Read more
Ames High School Students Create Portraits of Ukrainian Refugee Children
December 7, 2022

Ames High School Students Create Portraits of Ukrainian Refugee Children

This story was originally written for and printed in the Ames Tribune. Written by Phillip Sitter. Read this…

Read more
Madrigal Dinner – An Ames High Tradition
December 1, 2022

Madrigal Dinner – An Ames High Tradition

Ames High is rich in many traditions, yet only a few can say they have lasted over 30 years, such as the Madrigal Dinner. Madrigal…

Read more
Enrollment in Ames for the 2022-2023 School Year
December 1, 2022

Enrollment in Ames for the 2022-2023 School Year

Across the state, October 1 marks the official “count day” for certified enrollment, the annual report of enrolled resident students used for the Iowa School…

Read more
AMS Builders Club Develops Leadership Skills
November 22, 2022

AMS Builders Club Develops Leadership Skills

When parents and students hear about Builders Club at Ames Middle School, their minds automatically think of construction. However, this club has nothing to do…

Read more
Five Little Cyclones Sign to College Programs
November 18, 2022

Five Little Cyclones Sign to College Programs

Read more

Discover More from Ames CSD

Amazing Magazine

Read the latest issue

Amazing Education Podcast

Listen to the latest episode