Celebrating Siricasso
Siriaco ‘Siricasso’ Garcia, a proud member of Ames High’s class of 2014, is not just painting a legacy with his murals around central Iowa. He…
Read moreAHS Choirs Celebrate Former Directors
Every Ames High choir director since 1987 was in attendance Monday night at the Winter Choral Concert. AHS choir groups performing included the freshmen choir,…
Read moreNational Science Bowl
After having competed virtually for three years, the Ames High Science Bowl team qualified and competed at the National Science Bowl Championships in Washington D.C.
Read moreAmes Student-Inventor, Inspired by ‘Iron Man’ and Not Afraid To Fail, Wins National Recognition
This story was originally written for and printed in the Ames Tribune. Written by Phillip Sitter. Jason Ahn’s favorite parts of Marvel’s “Iron Man”…
Read moreCapturing the Spirit: Ames High Senior Derek Peng
Ames High senior Derek Peng has spent the last several years walking the halls of Ames High with a photographic eye. When most people walk…
Read moreOur Stories: An EK and AHS Graphic Design Collaboration Project
Our Stories is a collaboration project where Early Kindergarten (EK) classes at Northwood Preschool Center provided drawings and writing prompts for graphic design students at…
Read moreScratch Pad
Founded as a way to celebrate creative talent at Ames High School, Scratch Pad has been a part of AHS history since 1962. Previously a…
Read moreRemembering Ames High: The Tunnel
The Ames High tunnel leading from the gymnasium to the football stadium is one of the many unique oddities that the alumni of AHS remember…
Read moreBSAC Toy Drive Success
Giving back to the community is on the minds of many, especially during the holiday season. One Ames High club is not only placing this…
Read moreAmes Community School District Receives STEM BEST Program Award
Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced Ames Community School District’s Science in the City as one of the 22 STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program models for 2021. The STEM Best Program supports school-business partnerships that allow teachers and industry professionals to work side-by-side on curriculum and projects that give students actual workplace experience. In the projects, students also gain an understanding of the opportunities and required skills for careers in STEM fields.
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