Ames High School

🎒 9th Grade Orientation & Welcome New Students

We’re excited to welcome our newest Little Cyclones to Ames High on Monday, August 24! 🧡🖤

📚 9th Grade Students
⏰ Arrive by 8:40 AM
🏁 Dismissal at 1:35 PM

🌪️ Students New to the Ames School District in Grades 10–12
⏰ Arrive by 1:30 PM
🏁 Dismissal at 3:30 PM

Attendance on August 24 is required for 9th graders and new students only.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Ames High! 🧡🖤

Important Notice: Delayed Building Opening

All Ames CSD buildings will be closed until 11 am on Friday, August 21, as we host our annual Welcome Back event for staff!

We’re excited to kick off the 2026–2027 school year by celebrating and reconnecting with our incredible team. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prepare for a great year ahead!

⛳ Ames High Boys Golf is back!

The Little Cyclones tee off their fall season at the Jesse Peck Invite on Wednesday, August 19! Good luck to our golfers as they hit the course for their first competition of the season! 🧡🖤

📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Briarwood Club of Ankeny
🏌️ Boys Varsity Golf – Jesse Peck Invite

Let’s go, Little Cyclones! 🌪️⛳

⏰ Ames High Back-to-School Check-In starts tomorrow!

Make sure you attend during your assigned grade-level time.

📅 Tuesday, August 11
12th Grade: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
11th Grade: 12:30–3:30 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
10th Grade: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
9th Grade: 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Remember to complete any required forms before arriving.

See you at Ames High! 🌪️

🎾 It’s match day for Ames High Girls Tennis! 🌪️

The Little Cyclones hit the courts today as they take on Ballard! Good luck to our varsity athletes as they represent Ames on the road! 🧡🖤

📅 August 10
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ballard High School Tennis Courts
🎾 Varsity Girls Tennis – Ames vs. Ballard

Go Little Cyclones! 🌪️🎾

📸 Picture Day is coming to Ames High School!

Lifetouch will photograph students on August 11 and 12, 2026. Families may preorder picture packages at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID EVTRJZ2NP.

Orders will be sent home with students after Picture Day. Questions about packages or payments may be directed to Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753.

Smile, Little Cyclones! 🧡🖤

🎟️🧡 Ames High Student Activity Tickets Are Available! 🌪️

Want to cheer on the Little Cyclones all year long? Student Activity Tickets are now available for the 2026–2027 school year!

New this year, all Student Activity Tickets will be purchased through Bound instead of Infinite Campus. For $70, students can attend all regular season home athletic competitions at no additional charge! 🧡🖤

Student Activity Tickets are valid for home regular season events only and do not apply to away competitions.
🎟️ Purchase your Student Activity Ticket here:
👉 https://trst.in/ooTcWz

Adult and family activity passes are also available for the 2026–2027 school year!

✅ Ready for Back-to-School Check-In?

A little preparation before you arrive will help make the process go smoothly!

Before Check-In, students should complete any forms that apply, including:

📄 Open Campus Permission Form (Grades 11–12)
🚗 Parking Permit Request Form
🏃 Athletic PE Exemption Form
📚 Course Level Change/Drop-Add Form

Dates:
Tuesday, August 11
Seniors: 8:30–11:30 AM
Juniors: 12:30–3:30 PM

Wednesday, August 12
Sophomores: 8:30–11:30 AM
Freshmen: 12:30–3:30 PM

Students should bring any required paperwork with them to their scheduled Check-In time.

See you soon, Little Cyclones! 🧡🖤

🏈 Speed. Strength. Skill. Teamwork.

Join us Friday, August 7, for the second annual Ames High Football Skills Combine! Beginning at 6 pm, Little Cyclone football players will showcase their talents through professional-style football combine events in the Ames High weight room, turf complex, and stadium.

The combine marks the official end of the offseason and gives the community a chance to see the work our players have put in throughout the spring and summer.

This fundraiser supports team meals, travel gear, game-day hydration, additional equipment, offseason nutrition, Hudl equipment, and other program needs. Fundraising information: https://trst.in/0a5E8s

Come see our facilities, support Ames High Football, and cheer on the Little Cyclones! 🧡🖤

If you're new to Ames High, please take note of the drop-off and pick-up procedures implemented to keep our students safe and traffic flowing smoothly:

Students may be dropped off by car in either:

✅ The main driveway on the southeast side of the building

✅ The northeast drive

No stopping on Ridgewood Avenue from either direction — this helps keep the road clear for through traffic. If both driveways are full or inaccessible, please park in the lot and wait for your student there.

Thanks for helping us keep everyone safe during arrival and dismissal! 🧡🖤