Daily Announcements

Monday, December 4, 2023

In Debate News: At the Johnston Dragon Invitational Debate Tournament on Saturday, Sohomore Le Wang and Senior Akshay Sarda both advanced to the Final Session of Student Congressional Debate. Freshmen Liza Mendelev and Anneka Singh advanced to the semi-finals of Novice Public Forum Debate. Great job on their first tournament!

Auditions for the Winter One-Act plays are being held after school TONIGHT from 4pm-6pm in Mrs. Kaufman’s room (Rm 1690). There are three shows to audition for. Please sign up for an audition time slot in Google Classroom (code: qxm6bnt) if you are interested. Email Mrs. Kaufman at melissa.kaufman@ames.k12.ia.us with any questions.

Ames High’s Got Talent! Please share your talents with the student body, whether it is singing, playing an instrument, a comedy routine, dancing, magic, spoken word, or something else that is amazing! The next Coffeehouse will be Thursday, December 14^th during a special period during the day in the auditorium. Sign up on Ms. DiBlasi’s door on or before December 11th. All acts must be approved by Ms. DiBlasi and Mr. Burke. Stop in with questions.

Mackenzie Worthy, a representative from Iowa State University, will be in Room 1047 in student services on Thursday, December 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you wish to schedule an appointment with her, please send her an email at mkworthy@iastate.edu.

Students – All class selections including DMACC classes, online IOAPA  (AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Computer Science A, and AP Computer Principles), and Acceleration Applications for 2024-2025, must be completed and turned in by Friday, January 5, 2024. Applications for AP Online Courses can be picked up in student services. Applications for Acceleration can be picked up in student services or accessed by the following link:  AHS Acceleration Application 2024-2025.

Calling all creative writers! Pop into today’s Scratch Pad meeting after school in Mrs. Engelkes’s room (1610) for a workshop in accessible language in writing by ISU Creative Writing MFA student, Mariana Castro Azpiroz.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Please join the Ames High Rocketry Club from 5:00 – 9:00 on Thursday, November 30^th (TOMORROW NIGHT) at Blaze Pizza for a fundraiser that benefits the Rocketry Club. Participants can use promo code 1229A in-store or online in the Blaze App for pickup. We hope to see you there!

This weekend is the 35^th annual Madrigal Dinner. There are still a few tickets available for Thursday night! Don’t miss this amazing tradition! Email Mr. Strong today!

Auditions for the Winter One-Act plays are being held after school on Monday, December 4th from 4pm-6pm in Mrs. Kaufman’s room (Rm 1690). There are three shows to audition for. Please sign up for an audition time slot in Google Classroom (code: qxm6bnt) if you are interested. Email Mrs. Kaufman at melissa.kaufman@ames.k12.ia.us with any questions.

Registration Applications for Online AP Macroeconomics (Spring semester) and AP Microeconomics (Spring semester) can be picked up in Student Services. The due date is Monday, December 4, 2023.

If you are a senior applying to college, and you are using the Common Application to apply, you MUST meet with your counselor before anything can be sent out from Ames High Schools.

Students stop in the Main Office to check in when you arrive late to school. Please have your ID ready when to scan.

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes, please join our team Google Classroom. Preseason workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here. Code: xblla5u and JOIN here Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

If you attend Ames High sporting events, remember that excellent and outstanding behavior is expected from Little Cyclone Fans. Click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

A representative from the US Army will be in the Commons on Wednesday, November 29^th, during Lunch A.

Registration Applications for Online AP Macroeconomics (Spring semester) and AP Microeconomics (Spring semester) can be picked up in Student Services. The due date is Monday, December 4, 2023.

If you are a senior applying to college, and you are using the Common Application to apply, you MUST meet with your counselor before anything can be sent out from Ames High Schools.

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes, please join our team Google Classroom. Preseason workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here. Code: xblla5u and JOIN here Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

If you attend Ames High sporting events, remember that excellent and outstanding behavior is expected from Little Cyclone Fans. Click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

Monday, November 27, 2023

Registration for spring classes with the Iowa Online AP Micro and Macro Economics is OPEN NOW. Please note that seats are limited, and registration will close when seats are full, or on December 1, 2023, whichever comes first. If interested, please see Mrs. Monroe in Student Services. Again, the completed registration form must be returned by December 1 to Student Services. Any questions, contact Dr. May.

PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR PARENTS 

Parents of Juniors – An evening program has been planned by the counselors to outline the post-secondary planning process. The program will be held on Monday, November 27th at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Ames High. The counselors will outline the processes and procedures for families to follow in order to successfully determine a student’s option(s) for post-secondary schooling. Examples of the topics to be addressed are the following: 

       What Kind of College Meets Your Needs 

       Making the Most of the College Visit 

       Organizing the Application Process 

       Financing College Expenses 

“Naviance Student” will also be introduced to parents. Through Naviance Student, students can search for colleges that match their interests/needs, compare and match colleges, request transcripts, view scholarship information, and view when college representatives are scheduled to visit Ames High. Students can also monitor the status of their college applications. 

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes, please join our team Google Classroom. Preseason workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here. Code: xblla5u and JOIN here Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

If you attend Ames High sporting events, remember that excellent and outstanding behavior is expected from Little Cyclone Fans. Click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

Registration Applications for Online AP Macroeconomics (spring semester) and AP Microeconomics (spring semester) can be picked up in student services. The due date is Monday, December 4, 2023.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Registration for spring classes with the Iowa Online AP Micro and Macro Economics is OPEN NOW. Please note that seats are limited, and registration will close when seats are full, or on December 1, 2023, whichever comes first. If interested, please see Mrs. Monroe in Student Services. Again, the completed registration form must be returned by December 1 to Student Services. Any questions, contact Dr. May.

PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR PARENTS 

Parents of Juniors – An evening program has been planned by the counselors to outline the post-secondary planning process. The program will be held on Monday, November 27th at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Ames High. The counselors will outline the processes and procedures for families to follow in order to successfully determine a student’s option(s) for post-secondary schooling. Examples of the topics to be addressed are the following: 

       What Kind of College Meets Your Needs 

       Making the Most of the College Visit 

       Organizing the Application Process 

       Financing College Expenses 

“Naviance Student” will also be introduced to parents. Through Naviance Student, students can search for colleges that match their interests/needs, compare and match colleges, request transcripts, view scholarship information, and view when college representatives are scheduled to visit Ames High. Students can also monitor the status of their college applications. 

Lost and Found items in the Main Office will be donated to Good Will on Wednesday. If you are missing some things, please stop by and look at the items collected….something turned in might belong to you.

If you attend Ames High sporting events, remember that excellent and outstanding behavior is expected from Little Cyclone Fans. Click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend. See you all on Monday!

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, tomorrow will be a Period 1-8 Schedule Day with shortened class periods. Classes will dismiss at 1:30. Wednesday’s Bell schedule is below:

Please join the Ames High Key Club from 5:00 – 8:00 TONIGHT at Blaze Pizza for a fundraiser that benefits Erika’s Lighthouse. Erika’s Lighthouse Is dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, educating students, promoting good mental health, and encouraging help-seeking. Participants can use promo code 1229A in-store or online in the Blaze App for Pickup. We hope to see you there!

If you attend Ames High sporting events, remember that excellent and outstanding behavior is expected from Little Cyclone Fans. Click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes: Please join our team Google Classroom. Pre-season workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here:

Code: xblla5u and JOIN here

Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR PARENTS 

Parents of Juniors – An evening program has been planned by the counselors to outline the post-secondary planning process. The program will be held on Monday, November, 27th at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Ames High. The counselors will outline the processes and procedures for families to follow in order to successfully determine a student’s option(s) for post-secondary schooling. Examples of the topics to be addressed are the following: 

       What Kind of College Meets Your Needs 

       Making the Most of the College Visit 

       Organizing the Application Process 

       Financing College Expenses 

“Naviance Student” will also be introduced to parents. Through Naviance Student, students can search for colleges that match their interests/needs, compare and match colleges, request transcripts, view scholarship information, and view when college representatives are scheduled to visit Ames High. Students can also monitor the status of their college applications. 

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes: Please join our team Google Classroom. Pre-season workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here:

Code: xblla5u and JOIN here

Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

Remember to have your ID with you when you come in late or come from an appointment. You must check in at the Main Office before you head to class.

Lost and Found items in the Main Office will be donated to Good Will on Wednesday. If you are missing some things, please stop by and look at the items collected….something there might belong to you.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Reminder: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Tuesday will be anOdd Block Schedule Day and Wednesday will be a Period 1-8 Schedule Day with shortened class periods. Classes will dismiss at 1:30. Wednesday’s Bell schedule is in your emailed Storm Watch.

The AHS Debate Team competed at the North HS Polar Bear Tournament on Saturday. In only their second tournament, Sophomores Taline Eljaam and Rabab Jailly won the Novice Public Form Division! Well Done, Taline & Rabab!

PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR PARENTS 

Parents of Juniors – An evening program has been planned by the counselors to outline the post-secondary planning process. The program will be held on Monday, November, 27th at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Ames High. The counselors will outline the processes and procedures for families to follow in order to successfully determine a student’s option(s) for post-secondary schooling. Examples of the topics to be addressed are the following: 

       What Kind of College Meets Your Needs 

       Making the Most of the College Visit 

       Organizing the Application Process 

       Financing College Expenses 

“Naviance Student” will also be introduced to parents. Through Naviance Student, students can search for colleges that match their interests/needs, compare and match colleges, request transcripts, view scholarship information, and view when college representatives are scheduled to visit Ames High. Students can also monitor the status of their college applications. 

The US National Chemistry Olympiad program is a multi-tiered chemistry competition for high school students. The US National Chemistry Olympiad local exam will be administered in March and the National Exam will be in April. If you are interested in participating, email Dr. Bonnie May before Thanksgiving.

Reminder that auditions for the musical, “Mamma Mia,” will be held today at 4:00. See you there!

If you attend Ames High sporting events, remember that excellent and outstanding behavior is expected from Little Cyclone Fans. Click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes: Please join our team Google Classroom. Pre-season workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here:

Code: xblla5u and JOIN here

Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

Remember to have your ID with you when you come in late or come from an appointment. You must check in at the Main Office before you head to class.

Lost and Found items in the Main Office will be donated to Good Will on Wednesday. If you are missing some things, please stop by and look at the items collected….something there might belong to you.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Senior Alert: Join Us for Our Scholarship Webinar

Perfect for seniors and parents

Tonight, November 15 at 5:30 pm – Tune in on the ICAN Facebook page or REGISTER

Scholarships are an important part of the financial aid process and can make a big difference for students when it comes to picking the school they attend. Join us for a discussion of the scholarship process – everything from where to look for scholarships, standard application expectations, how to write essays, and how to improve your applications. We’ll share examples and resources, and walk you through the scholarship timeline from start to finish.

Click here to register   Tune in on the ICAN Facebook page 

Stop by the pool and give Boys Swimming a try!! Are you looking for a fun sport to try for the winter? Did you not make the cut on another team. Are you not sure if you would like it and just want to try it? Do you want to be in the best cardio shape you can be in for soccer season or track season? It is not too late to try Boys Swimming! Swim practices are 3:50 to 5:50 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are interested in giving it a try, just stop down to the pool any day after school to talk to the coaches or just to give it a try. All experience levels are welcome! If you have questions, reach out to Head Coach Joe Fisher at joe.fisher@ames.k12.ia.us.

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) program is a multi-tiered chemistry competition for high school students.  The  U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad local exam will be administered in March and the National Exam will be in April.  If you are interested in participating, email Dr. May by Thanksgiving.

Students: Interested in taking an Iowa State class in the spring semester? Be sure to review the email that was sent on Tuesday with all of the deadlines and links you need to register for a class. Do not delay! The deadline to register is December 18.

This year’s musical is Mamma Mia, and auditions are next Monday, Nov 20, in the choir room beginning at 4:00 p.m. Visit the AHS Drama Google Classroom for audition materials and sign up in the choir room for an audition time. Use the classroom code (qxm6bnt).  Auditions are open to all AHS students – you do not have to be in choir to audition. For the audition, you will sing a short excerpt and read a monologue that is one minute or less. Questions? Visit with Mr. Strong or Mrs. Kaufman. It’s going to be a great show!

A representative from the US Army will be in the lobby tomorrow during lunch A.

A representative from Hawkeye Community College will be in the lobby on Monday, November 20th, during Lunch B.

If you attend Ames High Extra-curricular events, such as football, wrestling, and basketball games, please click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School. 

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes: Please join our team google classroom. Pre-season workouts, announcements and information will be communicated here:

Code: xblla5u and JOIN here

Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

The DECA club is holding a food drive through November 17th. They are collecting boxed and canned goods to donate to the Bethesda Community Food Pantry the week of Thanksgiving. You can find boxes in all the English teacher’s classrooms, along with Mrs. Schieffer’s room. Thank you for your donations!

Remember to have your ID with you when you come in late or come from an appointment. You must check in at the Main Office before you head to class.We will be cleaning out the Lost and Found items in the Main Office as we leave for the Thanksgiving break. If you are missing some things, please stop by and look at the items collected….something turned in may belong to you.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Senior Alert: Join Us for Our Scholarship Webinar

Perfect for seniors and parents

Wednesday, November 15 at 5:30 pm – Tune in on the ICAN Facebook page or REGISTER

Scholarships are an important part of the financial aid process and can make a big difference for students when it comes to picking the school they attend. Join us for a discussion of the scholarship process – everything from where to look for scholarships, standard application expectations, how to write essays, and how to improve your applications. We’ll share examples and resources, and walk you through the scholarship timeline from start to finish.

Click here to register   Tune in on the ICAN Facebook page

This year’s musical is Mamma Mia, and auditions are next Monday, Nov 20 in the choir room beginning at 4 pm. Visit the AHS Drama Google Classroom for audition materials and sign up in the choir room for an audition time. Use the classroom code (qxm6bnt).  Auditions are open to all AHS students – you do not have to be in choir to audition. For the audition, you will sing a short excerpt and read a monologue that is one minute or less. Questions? Visit with Mr. Strong or Mrs. Kaufman. It’s going to be a great show!

If you attend Ames High Extra-curricular events, such as football, wrestling, and basketball games, please click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School.

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes: Please join our team Google Classroom. Pre-season workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here:

Code: xblla5u and JOIN here

Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

The DECA club is holding a food drive through November 17th. They are collecting boxed and canned goods to donate to the Bethesda Community Food Pantry the week of Thanksgiving. You can find boxes in all the English teacher’s classrooms, along with Mrs. Schieffer’s room. Thank you for your donations!

Remember to have your ID with you when you come in late or come from an appointment. You must check in at the Main Office before you head to class.We will be cleaning out the Lost and Found items in the Main Office as we leave for the Thanksgiving break. If you are missing some things, please stop by and look at the items collected….something turned in may belong to you

Monday, November 13, 2023

If you attend Ames High Extra-curricular events, such as football, wrestling, and basketball games, please click    HERE    for a link that will explain the expectations of students who attend events held at Ames High School.

Track and Field athletes and interested athletes: Please join our team Google Classroom. Pre-season workouts, announcements, and information will be communicated here:

Code: xblla5u and JOIN here

Any questions, please reach out to Coach D: erica.douglas@ames.k12.ia.us

Scratch Pad will have an open creative workshop on Monday after school in Mrs. Engelkes’s room # 1610. An ISU MFA student will provide feedback on any original poetry or short fiction. Email pieces prior to Monday to Mrs. Engelkes.

A representative from the US Army will be in the lobby on Thursday, November 16 during Lunch A.

The DECA club is holding a food drive through November 17th. They are collecting boxed and canned goods to donate to the Bethesda Community Food Pantry the week of Thanksgiving. You can find boxes in all the English teacher’s classrooms, along with Mrs. Schieffer’s room. Thank you for your donations!

Remember to have your ID with you when you come in late or come from an appointment. You must check in at the Main Office before you head to class.

We will be cleaning out the Lost and Found items in the Main Office as we leave for the Thanksgiving break. If you are missing some things, please stop by and look at the items collected….something turned in may belong to you.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Scratch Pad will have an open creative workshop on Monday after school in Mrs. Engelkes’s room # 1610. An ISU MFA student will provide feedback on any original poetry or short fiction. Email pieces prior to Monday to Mrs. Engelkes.

One of the benefits of AHS is being able to take college credit courses through DMACC and receive high school credit at the same time. If you are interested in taking DMACC classes (online or on the DMACC campus) in Spring 2024, DMACC is taking registrations. Please contact your AHS counselor or DMACC advisor if you have any questions about class choices.

DMACC recently updated their website so old links may not work. Please use the links listed here.  

1.     A link to approved DMACC courses can be found here: Contracted classes with DMACC. 

2.    You can explore DMACC Career Advantage options here.

3.    Please use the DMACC online schedule of courses to search for the class CRN number.  The CRN number will be required to register for an in-person class. Remember, you can only register for classes AHS has contracted with DMACC:  Contracted classes with DMACC

o   There are no paper forms to sign up for classes at DMACC

o   If you wish to take an in-person course on the DMACC campus you can register here.

o   If you wish to take an online course at DMACC you can register here

§  More more information about the online class options can be found here

4.    If DMACC offers classes that are also offered at ISU, students take the DMACC class per PSEO policy. For a list of course equivalencies with DMACC and ISU click here.

5.    A student must be proficient/advanced, according to their ISASP scores, in English, math, and science. Go to Alternate Measures of Proficiency to see how non-proficient students may qualify.

Please contact your AHS counselor or DMACC advisor if you have any questions.

The Ames High Art Club is hosting a hand turkey contest! Email a photo of your best hand turkey to ahsnahs-artclub@ames.k12.ia.us by this Friday, November 10th to enter. There will be prizes for the biggest turkey, smallest turkey, most unique turkey, a people’s choice turkey, and turkey with the best craftsmanship. 

The DECA club is holding a food drive through November 17th. They are collecting boxed and canned goods to donate to the Bethesda Community Food Pantry the week of Thanksgiving. You can find boxes in all the English teacher’s classrooms, along with Mrs. Schieffer’s room. Thank you for your donations!

“Hark! What’s that we hear? Something afoot in Sherwood Forest? Ames High Drama presents its production of Marian and the Merry Men by C. Lynn Johnson. Set in the lush forest of Sherwood, Marian and the Merry Men tells a vibrant tale of courage and camaraderie, while weaving the timeless, fabled legend of Robin Hood with a fresh perspective on the brave and resourceful Lady Marian, as they navigate a world of adventure and intrigue. Tickets to the show can be purchased online at ameshightheatre.ludus.com or at the door. Student admission is $5 and adult admission is $10. Seating is general admission. Join us in Nottingham on November 10th and 11th at 7:00 pm and November 12th at 2:00 pm for this tremendous show. Make haste!”

Bowling try-outs continue TODAY, November 9^th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Perfect Games. Email Coach Rial or Coach Gorman for details, or stop by our classrooms to see us.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS to the Varsity Cheer Squad for their performances at the State Competition this past weekend. Ames was the STATE RUNNER-UP in TWO divisions: 4A Cheer/Dance & Coed Stunt! This is our highest team placement in Cheer/Dance since 2015, and this was Ames’ first time in school history to compete in Coed Stunt! We also competed in a very competitive 4A All-Girl Stunt division and brought home 6th place! 

Cheer/Dance Participants: Cali Anderson, Emma Brown, Anna Carlat, Ellie Chieves, Edyn Cowles, Ana Gabrielson, Sarah Higgins, Tori Huss, Maggie Jacobson-Fisher, Minh Luong, Sylvie McConnell, Autumn Rettig, Grace Saxton, Neve Sprecher, Isabelle Stagg, Elaina Stephenson, Jackie Strotman, Julieanne Talley.

Coed Stunt Participants: Emma Brockman, Blaeton Busano, Elaina Stephenson.

All-Girl Stunt Participants: Ellie Chieves, Edyn Cowles, Tori Huss, Sylvie McConnell, Isabelle Stagg, Jackie Strotman.  Way to go, AHS Cheer Squad!

Beginning TODAY, Nov. 7^th, students will no longer be allowed to eat in the carpeted areas in the Commons.

Bowling try-outs are TONIGHT and THURSDAY, November 7^th and 9^th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Perfect Games. Email Coach Rial or Coach Gorman for details, or stop by our classrooms to see us.

There will be a Boys’ Basketball player meeting for all participants in all grades 9-12 on Wednesday, November 8^th. This meeting will be held in the team meeting room #1711 across from the weight room.

If you are in need of some basketball gear, the girls’ basketball team store has a lot of basketball gear and not just for a specific team. The store is open until 11/9 and all products will be delivered to the High School. Can be picked up from Coach Cook. Please email cole.cook@ames.k12.ia.us to be notified when it is delivered. Click the link.

The Sawyer PTO is in need of some volunteers for their STEM night next week on the 9th of November and was wondering if students would like to volunteer.  The sign-up genius is included below with the spots that need to be filled. Silver cord hours are available!

A representative from Kansas State University will be in the Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 8^th during B Lunch.

What does book banning mean for Ames High classrooms? Learn about Dr. Numedahl, the new greenhouse, the Spanish exchange, our ESL Teachers, and Travis Scott’s Utopia in the latest issue of The WEB. Read a copy in your English classroom or online at https://www.ameshighweb.com/.

A representative from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University will be in the Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 8^th during A Lunch.

Hear Ye, hear ye! Tickets for the 35th annual Madrigal Dinner go on sale today! The dinners are on November 30, December 1st, and December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Email Mr. Strong (joe.strong@ames.k12.ia.us) or make haste to the choir room to order your tickets. Please include which night, how many tickets, and what meal choices you want. There are pork, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Tickets are $33 each. Don’t delay! You won’t want to miss this amazing holiday tradition!

“Hark! What’s that we hear? Something afoot in Sherwood Forest? Ames High Drama presents its production of Marian and the Merry Men by C. Lynn Johnson. Set in the lush forest of Sherwood, Marian and the Merry Men tells a vibrant tale of courage and camaraderie, while weaving the timeless, fabled legend of Robin Hood with a fresh perspective on the brave and resourceful Lady Marian, as they navigate a world of adventure and intrigue. Tickets to the show can be purchased online at ameshightheatre.ludus.com or at the door. Student admission is $5 and adult admission is $10. Seating is general admission. Join us in Nottingham on November 10th and 11th at 7:00 pm and November 12th at 2:00 pm for this tremendous show. Make haste!”

The DECA club is holding a food drive through November 17th. They are collecting boxed and canned goods to donate to the Bethesda Community Food Pantry the week of Thanksgiving. You can find boxes in all the English teacher’s classrooms, along with Mrs. Schieffer’s room. Thank you for your donations!

FCA will meet this Thursday morning at 7:15 for breakfast and fellowship. Our speaker will be Carl Meese. Hope to see you there!

The Ames High Art Club is hosting a hand turkey contest! Email a photo of your best hand turkey to ahsnahs-artclub@ames.k12.ia.us by this Friday, November 10th to enter. There will be prizes for the biggest turkey, smallest turkey, most unique turkey, a people’s choice turkey, and turkey with the best craftsmanship.