Ames Middle School

Happy Retirement, Mary! 🧡🖤

Today, we celebrate and say a heartfelt thank you to Mary Glenn as she retires after 33 incredible years of dedication to the Ames Community School District!

As a truly valued member of our staff and a phenomenal 7th-grade science teacher, Mary has sparked curiosity and left a lasting impression on our entire school community. To say she will be missed is an understatement!

Mary, thank you for your decades of service, your passion for teaching, and the wonderful memories. We wish you nothing but the absolute best as you begin this exciting next chapter!

Please join us in wishing Mary a very happy and well-deserved retirement in the comments below!

Help us celebrate Mary Glenn as she retires after 33 years with Ames CSD. 🎉

We are so grateful for your years of service and the lasting difference you’ve made in our schools. Wishing you all the best as you begin this next chapter in retirement! 🧡🖤

From Ames to NYC: Celebrating Benjamin Harris!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our Ames community! Ames Middle School 7th grader, Benjamin Harris, is heading to New York City this summer for the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship!

Benjamin’s journey is a testament to his incredible dedication and gifted mathematical abilities. Over the past two school years, Benji has gone above and beyond—spending his homeroom and WIN (What I Need) timeframes stepping into the role of a leader and mentor. He used complex statistical analysis and fundamental arithmetic operations in addition to helping his peers learn NBA Math Hoops. His growth in the mathematical sciences has been tremendous!

This achievement also highlights the incredible power of community and mentorship. We want to acknowledge Ames High School Alumni Harrison Barnes and the Harrison and Brittany Barnes Foundation, whose partnership with Learn Fresh has provided vital support for our Ames student learners over the past two consecutive years. We also want to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Katrina Williams for recognizing Benji’s abilities in the mathematical sciences, creating a space for him to thrive, and introducing him to NBA Math Hoops.

Please join us in celebrating Benjamin's hard work, brilliance, and leadership. We wish him the absolute best of luck on his amazing trip to compete in New York!

Big congratulations to Ames Middle School current seventh grader Benjamin Harris, who has qualified for the 2026 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York City during NBA Draft Week! 🏀➕📚

Benjamin will join students from around the world for an unforgettable experience focused on STEM, leadership, and basketball.

Read more: https://trst.in/vOrQ7Z

Good luck in NYC!

27 years of making a difference!

Ames Middle School won't be quite the same without Mrs. Parsons, but her legacy of dedication and kindness will stay with us for a long time. Her profound impact spans generations, having former students who now have classrooms of their own! (One of which is right here at AMS!)

We want to give a massive shoutout to Mrs. Parsons for her decades of service to our community. Drop a comment below with your favorite memory or a special shoutout to wish her well!

Wishing you a happy, relaxing, and wonderful retirement, Mrs. Parsons!

Join us in celebrating Jenny Parsons as she retires after 27 years with Ames CSD. 🍎

Thank you for the dedication, care, and impact you’ve made across our district—your work has truly made a difference. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 🧡🖤

The last day of school is Friday, May 29! 🎉 Students will be dismissed early at the following times:

Elementary – 12:45 pm
Ames Middle School – 1:45 pm
Ames High – 1:35 pm

Have an amazing summer! ☀️

Congrats to the AMS Library's Top Readers of 2025-2026! 📚

6th Grade: Alexander Harness (116 books)

7th Grade: Abigail Stokesberry (68 books)

8th Grade: Ben Canniffe (66 books)

AMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

The big day is almost here! We are so excited to celebrate our incredible 8th graders as they wrap up their middle school journey and head off to high school.
Join us this Thursday, May 28 in the Ames Middle School Auditorium to honor their hard work and achievements.

To help keep things running smoothly, ceremonies are split by team:
Team A: 1:30 PM
Team M: 2:15 PM
Team S: 3:00 PM

📸 Can't make it in person?
We will be broadcasting the event live so family and friends near and far can tune in. Catch the livestream on the district's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/E73r1yjxUpg

We are so proud of you, Class of 2030!

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we honor and remember.

Today, the Ames Community School District pays tribute to the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. May we take this day to reflect, remember, and express our heartfelt gratitude.

We thank you for your service.

All Ames Community School District buildings will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
We honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Schools and the district office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, and classes will resume for students.

🎉 Happy Retirement, Cappie Dobyns!

After 24 incredible years of dedication, creativity, and leadership, Mrs. Dobyns is officially closing this chapter and heading into a well-deserved retirement!

From inspiring her art students to building a vibrant creative community, her impact on the Ames Community School District has been profound. Whether she was leading her legendary Nin-JAHs program or taking immense pride and great care in recognizing the unique achievements of her art students, Mrs. Dobyns could always be counted on to advocate for the creative arts.

📣 Shout-Out Section!
Got a favorite memory, a piece of advice she gave you, or just want to wish her well? Drop a comment below! Let’s fill this post with all the love, gratitude, and art-room memories she deserves. 👇

Please join us in thanking Mrs. Dobyns for nearly a quarter-century of amazing service, and wish her the absolute best in her next big adventure!

Join us in celebrating Cappie Dobyns as she retires after 24 years with Ames CSD. 🍎

Thank you for the dedication, care, and impact you’ve made across our district—your work has truly made a difference. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 🧡🖤

Happy Retirement to the incredible Mrs. Stacey Culhane! 🧡🌪️

To her students, she has been a steady source of encouragement, guidance, and inspiration. To our parents, she has been a trusted partner in their children's education. And to her fellow staff members, she has been a rock—always ready with a helping hand and unmatched dedication.

Stacey, your impact on this community is immeasurable, and you will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with and learning from you. Thank you for two decades of making Ames a better place!

💬 We want to hear from you! Let’s celebrate her incredible legacy. Share your favorite Mrs. Culhane memory or drop your well-wishes in the comments below! 👇

We’re proud to honor Stacey Culhane on her retirement after 20 years of service to Ames CSD. 🎉

Your contributions have helped shape our schools and support our students in meaningful ways. Thank you for everything—you will be missed! 🧡🖤