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December 7, 2021

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, Dec. 9

Superintendent and parent high five

The Ankeny Community School District and Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt invite parents/guardians to attend the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday, December 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Northview Middle School in the Cafeteria. Please park on the west side of the building near the football stadium and enter through doors W22.

We will be sharing information about our new learning management system, Canvas, the resources available to teachers as outcomes of curriculum reviews, and reporting student progress with standards.

The Parent Advisory Committee gives parents an opportunity to provide input on topics and ideas that are relevant to the district’s goal of preparing every learner for success. The committee will also provide insight into projects and initiatives that can be implemented to help move the district forward. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other and work together as one entity to ensure success for our students and community.

Committee involvement is open to all parents of students enrolled in the Ankeny Community School District.

November 29, 2021

Orbis Explorer Fall Newsletter Now Available!

The new edition of the Orbis Explorer, Orbis’ quarterly electronic newsletter for parents and students, is now available online.  The Orbis Explorer can help you keep up to date on important news and information, event dates, and opportunities at Orbis.

Click here to view the Orbis Explorer

August 17, 2020

Virtual Orientation

Engage in our virtual Orbis Orientation for Project-Based Experience

Orbis Family Orientation

As a reminder, students leave their home high school daily during school hours for this elective course.

If you have any questions, please contact one of our team members:

Chad Brooks, Project Mentor,
chad.brooks@ankenyschools.org   Ext. 52325

Joel Fox, Project Mentor
joel.fox@ankenyschools.org   Ext. 54527

Stephanie Vittetoe, Administrative Assistant
stephanie.vittetoe@ankenyschools.org  Ext. 57225

Dr. Jill Urich, Director of Orbis
jill.urich@ankenyschools.org  Ext. 51240

Orbis Main Number 515-963-7455
ACSD Main Number 515-965-9604

August 4, 2020

Hybrid Learning Model

The final Hybrid Learning model schedule for the 2020-2021 school year has been selected. See the attached schedule, which is the Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays.
The survey results were:

Model 1 (Alternating Days): 35.15%
Model 2 (Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays): 64.85%

Hybrid Learning Model

The final results of the survey were:

  • Model 1 (Alternating Days): 35.15%
  • Model 2 (Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays): 64.85%