Announcements

Parents, Graduates and AHS Students –

We’re excited to let you know that the 2021-22 yearbooks have arrived!

You can pick them up on Tuesday, August 16^th – on AHS Preparation day – anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you cannot get it on Tuesday, they will not be available until after school starts.

There are a limited amount of extra yearbooks – first come, first serve. You can go to Jostens.com (Click link here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02274400 – make sure you order the 2022 book.)

OR you can bring a check or cash and purchase on the spot. $75.00 – Checks made out to Ankeny HS.

Thanks for supporting the yearbook – it is AMAZING!

Our office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Friday, August 5th and from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 16TH

TIME:  8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Students are invited to School Preparation Day at AHS on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students can purchase parking stickers, walk their schedule, and practice their locker combination. Sophomores will be able to pick up their new Chromebooks by bringing in their old Chromebook and charger to exchange. There may be a charge if there is damage to the Chromebook or if the charger is missing.

8.1.22

• View & print schedules on-line in Infinite Campus – available at 9:00 a.m.
• 2022-23 Student Handbook available on-line

8.10.22

• Fall Sports Night – Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m. @ Ankeny High School Gymnasium

8.16.22

• School Preparation Day – Drop in between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

8.18.22

• Fall Sports Kickoff 6:30 p.m. @ Ankeny Stadium

8.23.22

• First Day of School

8.30.22

• Picture Day 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• DATE CHANGED: Celebration of Learning (formerly Back-to-School Night) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

8.31.22

• Picture Day 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Picture Information Flyer

• Location will be the east end of the gym.  Student picture times will be during their PE, lunch, study hall, or open campus.

ANKENY, Iowa (June 24, 2022) – Dustin Roland has been named as the head girls wrestling coach for the new girls wrestling program at Ankeny High School and Centennial High School. Dustin previously served as the head wrestling coach at Lincoln High School in the Des Moines Community School District.

Coach Roland has a rich background in wrestling and coaching. In addition to wrestling, he has served as an assistant coach for many sports in the Des Moines, Southeast Polk, and Bondurant-Farrar school districts. Additionally, Dustin is the 16U USA-Iowa Wrestling Division Director and has experience working within several levels of the USA-Iowa Wrestling Program.

Selection committee members were able to ask questions and give feedback on finalists. Committee members noted that Coach Roland’s wealth of background knowledge in how to lead a program makes him an excellent fit for starting a new program. They also indicated that he showed commitment to building a state-contending team and to increasing the interest in girls wrestling in Ankeny and across the state of Iowa. 

Southview Middle School activities director Mike Bakker and Northview Middle School activities director Holly Anderson collaborated to lead the interview and selection process since both high schools are transitioning to new activities directors that will start on July 1.

“Dustin Roland was selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates to lead the process of starting the Ankeny Girls Wrestling program,” said Mike Bakker, Activities Director at Southview Middle School. “His experience as a head wrestling coach at DM Lincoln, his role with the USA Iowa Wrestling program, and his background in coaching multiple girls’ sports in his coaching career make him a natural fit. Dustin is highly respected in the wrestling community by his peers and will work closely with the boys’ programs and coaches at Centennial & Ankeny High Schools.”

The Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union sanctioned girls’ wrestling for the 2022-23 school year, and there is much excitement surrounding the program. Ankeny High School and Centennial High School are partnering together through a co-op agreement to pioneer the Ankeny girls wrestling program.  More information about the program will be available soon.

From L to R: Elliot Sutton, Josh Dahlheimer, Jason Dennis, Lauren Rolling, and Aiden Orth

The Ankeny High School JV team placed second at the 40th annual Academic Championship. Over 60 teams from across the country competed at regional sites to qualify for the playoffs. To participate at regionals teams must win a state competition or place second or higher at a large competition. This team placed third at the Chicago regional and qualified for the playoffs as a wild card team with wins over teams from Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Ohio.

During the playoffs they defeated Allentown, PA on the last question of the match. Following that competition the team beat the number one team from Somers, New York and in the semifinals defeated Jenks, OK in overtime. During the championship the team lost to Ft. Smith Southside, Arkansas.

Coach Coombes said “I’m so proud of these students they never gave up and beat some of the best teams in the country. The amount of knowledge and information they learn in and out of the classroom is amazing.”

AHS Summer Building Hours

Mon-Fri

8:00a – 3:30p

(Closed 7/4/22)

The Ankeny Community School District is pleased to announce Dr. Daniel “DJ” Johnson as the new principal for Ankeny High School. Dr. Johnson is currently the Principal at Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, Iowa. He has served in this role since 2013. 

During the selection process, parents, students, staff, and administrators on the selection committee were able to ask questions and give feedback on finalists. Parents noted that Dr. Johnson is very student focused and staff noted he was an experienced, inspiring leader with a focus on building culture that is inclusive and community driven.

“I am honored to be chosen as the next principal of Ankeny High School and am excited to connect with students, staff, and the community,” said Johnson.

Dr. Johnson has more than 20 years experience in education, including working in multiple capacities within a high school, including as a counselor and assistant principal. In addition to his roles within the school community, Dr. Johnson is a dedicated mentor. He is the founder of a leadership development group called the Gentlemen’s Breakfast Club,  whose mission is to develop future leaders who positively contribute to their community. He has conducted training for the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Police Department, Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department, Dubuque Community Schools, and various colleges and universities.

Dr. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a Master of Education degree in Counselor Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Edgewood College. 

Dr. Johnson will officially begin his duties July 1 but will collaborate with staff toward a smooth transition.