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Let's Talk About... Filling. Up. Every. Learner. (FUEL)
Fill The Fund is an annual event focused on supporting the 'Filling Up Every Learner' (F.U.E.L.) fund. Pull up a seat to the table with our guests, IMPACT Community Ac...
Let's Talk About... Ankeny HS's The Talon News
Ankeny High School is producing the next generation of journalists. Award-winning news source, The Talon, is produced for and by students. Joining Dr. Pruitt to talk a...
Let's Talk About... Ankeny Area Historical Society
Explore the history of Ankeny in this episode with Ankeny Area Historical Society co-Chairs Jois Thorson ODonnell, JoAnn Kocheiser Adamson, and intern Avan Albaugh. It...
Let's Talk About... Social Emotional Learning
Today, we are discussing the concept and integration of Social and Emotional Learning in the classroom, also referred to as SEL. Join Ankeny Schools staff members Shaw...
Let's Talk About... Employee & Family Services' Student Assistance Program
Our guest, Steve Arneson, is from Employee and Family Resources Center. He is a partner with Ankeny Schools for the Student Assistance Program available in our schools...
Let's Talk About... Student Teaching
Student teachers are the future of our Ankeny Schools. It's a critical phase in the development, and we are committed to providing a unique and rich experience to all ...
Let's Talk About... Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa is expanding their partnership with Ankeny Community Schools by adding the new 6th - 12th grade program, Financial Park©. This progr...
Let's Talk About... Senior Year, The Road to Graduation
From navigating senioritis, counting credits, and what to expect on commencement day, Ankeny Schools counselors Audrey Bell, Ashley Tatum, and Ashley Wilson offer thei...
Let's Talk About... School Budgets and Property Taxes
Topic: Property Taxes and other impacts to ACSD's school budget calendar Guests: Randy Ripperger,Polk County Assessor & Bryon Tack, Asst Assessor Host: Dr. Erick Pru...
Let's Talk About... Innovative Secondary Schools
Topic: What could a 6th - 12th grade experience be for Ankeny Schools? Guests: Amy Guidry, Grace Swanson, and Jessie Dirks Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent, An...
Let's Talk About the... Mentors In Violence Prevention Program
Student members Megan and Lucas are here to talk about their experience in the student peer mentoring program, Mentors in Violence Prevention. Joining them are Centenn...
Let's Talk About... Secondary Math and Computer Science
Changes to secondary math and computer science are scheduled for the 2023-24 academic school year. Carol Eddy, Director of Curriculum and Innovation shares the updated...
Let's Talk About... Teachers & Mentors
Dr. Pruitt's special guests are the Ankeny Schools Mentor Team: Justin Herrick, Elise Jessen, and Kim Haack.
Let's Talk About... the City of Ankeny
Topic: City of Ankeny and Ankeny Schools Partnership Guest: David Jones, City Manager, City of Ankeny Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent, ACSD
Let's Talk About... The Robotics Program
Topic: Jags & Hawks Robotics Teams Guests: Jaguar Team Captain Ryan Woolf, Hawks Coach Jennifer Poole with team members Jaida Evans & Erik Kleve
Let's Talk About... Community Partnerships
Topic: Working with our business and nonprofit organization partners Guests: Kara Hogue, Ankeny School Foundation, President
Let's Talk About... Winter Weather, Delayed Starts, and Closings
Topic: Winter weather is coming, learn how ACSD prepares. Guests: Samantha Aukes, Ankeny Schools Chief of Communications & Darin Haack, Assistant Superintendent
Let's Talk About... Volunteers In Public Schools
Topic: Parent and Community Volunteering in Ankeny Schools Guests: Jessica Dirks, Heidi Palkovic, and Denise Miller
Let's Talk About... Ankeny Activities & Athletics
Topic: Ankeny Activities and Athletics Guests: Adam McDonnell and Nate Lingren, new A.D.'s of the AHS Hawks and CHS Jaguars Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent of...
Let's Talk About... The Facility Master Plan Committee
Topic: Facility Master Plan Committee (FMP) Overview Guest: Dr. Darin Haack, FMP Committee Co-Facilitator
Let's Talk About... The High Schools
Topic: 2022-23 Ankeny High School and Centennial High School School Year Guests: Principals Dr. DJ Johnson, Dr. Jill Urich, and Secondary Exec. Director Bev Keuhn
Let's Talk About... The Neveln Center and New Elementary Building
Topic: The Neveln Center is historical for Ankeny Schools and the renovation is almost complete, while the construction of the newest elementary building is just begin...
Let's Talk About... Back to School
Topic: We're talking about back-to-school week for students, parents and the community Guests: ACSD Elementary and Secondary Executive Directors - Tara Owens and Bev ...
Let's Talk About... Safety, Security and Ankeny Schools
Topic: Safety Readiness in Ankeny Community School District Guests: Darius Potts, City of Ankeny-Chief of Police & Jon Davis, Safety and Security Specialist-Ankeny Sc...
Let's Talk About... Facility Maintenance 2022-23
Topic: Facility and grounds maintenance of Ankeny school buildings Guests: Tim Simpkins, Director of Operations and Construction & Darin Haack, Asst. Superintendent o...
Let's Talk About... School Bus Transportation
Topic: New school bus transportation partnership with First Student, Inc. Guests: Spencer Shoemaker, Location Mgr-First Student, Inc. & Darin Haack, Chief Operation...
Let's Talk About... Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Topic: Unpacking the Ankeny Schools DEI Framework Guest: Ken Morris, Jr., Chief Diversity Officer- Ankeny Community School District
Let's Talk About... New Curriculum Part 2: Computer Science
Topic: ACSD New Curriculum for grades K-7: Computer Science Guest: Carol Eddy, Director of Curriculum at Ankeny Schools Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent of Ank...
Let's Talk About... New Curriculum Part 1: Math
Topic: New Curriculum Pt. 1: Let's Talk About Math Guest: Carol Eddy, Director of Curriculum Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent, Ankeny Schools
Let's Talk About... Nutrition Services
Dr. Pruitt hosts Scott Litchfield, Ankeny Schools Nutrition Director. Join them as they talk about successes in the lunchroom and plans for the next school year.
