Prairie Ridge Middle School

08/24/2026

Fueling the best staff in the world! 🍕⚡️

A HUGE shout out and thank you to Rebecca Torres with our PTO for treating our staff to delicious Casey's Breakfast Pizza and breakfast goodies, and to Laura Murphy for sending 50 amazing tea bombs from Thrive Nutrition our way!

It was such a busy, fast-paced day that we completely forgot to snap photos... which just proves how quickly that energy was put to good use! Our staff was so appreciative of the morning boost. Thank you both for surrounding our team with so much love and support as we kick off the year! 🖤🐆✨

08/20/2026

✨ JOIN OUR JAGUAR TEAM! 🐆💙

Prairie Ridge Middle School is looking for a dedicated, positive, and caring full-time Paraprofessional to join our amazing staff!

If you love making a difference every day and being part of a supportive school community, we want to hear from you! 🤝✨

👉 How to Apply:
Apply online today through the district website!

Have questions? Reach out directly to Assistant Principal Nick Quinlan at [email protected].

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this post to help us spread the word! 🙌🎒

08/15/2026

Jag Camp 2026 was a huge success today! Stay tuned for a video compiling hundreds of photos from our day! We can't wait to officially welcome our 6th graders on August 24!

08/14/2026

📢 Jag Camp Reminder for 6th Grade Families! 🐾

Jag Camp is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our 350+ incoming 6th graders! Check your email (sent on Monday, 8/10) for the full newsletter, but here are the key highlights:

⏰ Schedule Overview:
8:30 AM: Drop-off at the East Entrance & Check-in (Cafeteria, split by last name A-G, H-O, P-Z to get t-shirts)

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Student Welcome & Activity Rotations

11:45 AM: Family Closing Remarks (West Gym)

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Family Picnic

🧺 Picnic Tips:
Join us in the West Gym at 11:45 AM before heading out to eat!

Standard meal registration includes 2 guests (unless you bought extra tickets).

With over 700 people attending the picnic, cafeteria seating will fill up fast—please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit outside, sit in our hallways, or use the bleachers!

See you all there! Go Jags! 🐆✨

08/14/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️ Big news, Jag Family—Back to School Night is almost here! 🐆✨

Join us on August 19th to kick off the new school year!

⏰ When:
6th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
7th Grade: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎒 What’s on the Agenda?
📄 Pick up your printed class schedule
📸 Take your school photo
🚪 Try out your locker
✏️ Organize your school supplies
👨‍🏫 Meet your amazing teachers & walk your schedule!

🚗 Parking Details:
Parking will be available in both staff lots and the NE lot by the tennis courts. Overflow parking is available at the Prairie Ridge Pool and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex lots.

📸 Note about photos: If you can't make it or need a do-over, we will hold a picture retake day in October!

We can't wait to see all of our 6th and 7th graders filling the halls again. Go Jags! 🖤🤍

08/12/2026

And just like that, the new school year is officially underway! 🚀📚

​Our staff gathered today for our very first Professional Development day of the year, and the energy in the building was incredible! We rolled up our sleeves and spent the day diving into our building goals for the upcoming school year.

​We are so excited for what’s ahead and can't wait to welcome our students back soon. It's going to be an amazing year of learning, growth, and community! 💡✨

07/30/2026

Don't forget—our Prairie Ridge Back-to-School Sale is happening now! Save up to 35% OFF sitewide on brand-new spirit wear, fresh fall styles, and personalized gear for the whole family. Shop today and show your school pride before the sale ends on September 14th! Shop Here:

Prairie Ridge Middle School, Home of the Jaguars. Dozens of design and style combinations for men, women, and youth. Shop now!

07/28/2026

🎉 Attention Incoming 6th Grade Families! 🎉

Don't forget to sign your student up for Jag Camp! 🐆

📅 Date: Friday, August 14
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
💵 Cost: $35 for the student and 2 guests for lunch additional guests are $7 each
📝 Register here: https://ia-ankeny-lite.intouchreceipting.com/prjagcamp

Jag Camp is a fun way for our newest Jaguars to get familiar with the school, meet classmates, connect with staff, and start the school year with confidence!

🍔 Families are invited! Join us after camp for a Hy-Vee catered lunch featuring burgers and hot dogs.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Jaguars! 💙💛 See you on August 14!

07/27/2026

Ever wonder what makes our school shine brighter than the summer sun? ☀️✨

It’s not magic... it’s our legendary custodial crew! From deep-scrubbing the floors to wiping down every surface from floor to ceiling (and tackling every mystery spot in between), Nicole, Josh, Curt, Joel, and Zulema are working non-stop to get our building spotless and ready for our students and staff. 🧹🧼✨

We are so grateful for their endless hard work behind the scenes. Drop a ❤️ or a "THANK YOU!" in the comments below to show this incredible crew some love! 👇👏