Ames Community School District

The Ames High Girls' Soccer Team takes on Waukee today in the Class 3A Region 4 Final! Good luck, players and coaches!

📍 Timberline Stadium
🕐 1 pm
Tickets: https://trst.in/oVPD4h

Come out and cheer on the Little Cyclones as they battle for a spot in the state tournament! 🖤🧡

☀️ The Ames CSD is excited to once again offer FREE breakfast and lunch each day to all children ages 18 and under in our community—no registration or ID required!

Thanks to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), every child can enjoy a nutritious meal this summer. Just stop by one of the designated sites, head inside, and fuel up for a fun-filled day. 💪 Service begins next week!

Dates, times, and locations are all available on our website: https://trst.in/RJRYLa

Let’s make this a healthy and happy summer for every student in Ames!

☀️ Summer is officially here!

As students settle into summer break, it’s a great time to explore what’s happening in our community. Be sure to check out the Digital Backpack on our website for a variety of local opportunities:

👉 https://amescsd.org/parents-students/digital-backpack/

From sports and fitness programs to arts, entertainment, and educational activities, there are plenty of ways for students and families to stay active, engaged, and inspired all summer long. 🧡

Need school supplies for next year? We've got you covered! The Blast Back to School event helps K–12 students in Story County start the school year by providing free backpacks and school supplies.

Fill out the registration form now. Thanks to the incredible support of local businesses, donors, and volunteers, BBTS collects and distributes supplies to families who need them most. It’s all free! But to receive them, you need to register in advance.

Communication regarding pick up will be sent by Blast Back to School in August. The pick-up date is August 11 at Ames Middle School. 👉 Fill out the registration form here: https://registration.blastbacktoschool.org/registration/ Let’s make sure every student walks into the classroom ready to learn. 🧡

🌞 District Office Summer Hours are now in effect!

Beginning today, June 1, 2026, the District Office will operate on summer hours.

📍 Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please note that any meetings scheduled after 12:00 PM on Fridays will be by appointment only. School offices will also be available by appointment throughout the summer months.

We’re grateful for a great school year and wish our entire Ames CSD community a safe, restful, and sunshine-filled summer! ☀️

🌞 As summer arrives, take one easy step now to set your student up for success next year.

Completing registration for the 2026–2027 school year helps ensure your family receives important updates and allows our schools to plan thoughtfully for learning, staffing, and communication. It’s a small task now that can make a big difference later.

From PK & beyond, Ames CSD is a place where every student’s story matters and where students, families, and educators work together to aim high and build lasting success. Amazing learning happens here—through creativity, curiosity, and strong community connections.

Already registered? Great! If you are moving over the summer within the area and still attending Ames Schools, be sure to update your address. Moving out of Ames? Fill out our moving form.
👉 Register here: https://trst.in/wPilFQ
👉 Moving form: https://trst.in/JgFWNQ

Thank you for partnering with us and helping keep our school community strong as we look ahead to another great year.

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! 🧡🖤

As the school year winds down, third and fourth-grade artists at Edwards are ending the year strong with some incredible pencil shading work! ✏️🎨

Through this project, students explored the element of value by creating shading grids that transition from light to dark. Along the way, they practiced patience, precision, organization, and craftsmanship while learning how artists use light and shadow to create contrast, depth, and dimension.

It’s been amazing to see the growth, creativity, and focus our young artists have shown this year. What a wonderful way to wrap up another school year of learning and creativity!

Congratulations to Ames Middle School student Emma Chen, who has been recognized as a 2026 Promising Young Writer by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)! ✍️

Emma was selected through a highly competitive national program that recognizes outstanding eighth-grade writers from across the United States and beyond. For more information about the Promising Young Writers Program, see https://trst.in/EoKX1o

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!