JAGUAR JOURNAL
Ankeny Centennial High School - December 2021
Principal's Greeting
Hello Jaguars!
As we approach our final weeks of first semester, it’s time to share our end-of-semester schedule. The purpose of this schedule is to ensure teachers and students have time to finalize course requirements so that ultimately, teachers can confidently determine students’ performance on the course standards. Please take a few moments to review our schedule below. Lunch will be served each day.
Let’s finish this semester strong!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jill Urich
Principal of Centennial High School, Co-Director of Orbis
A Message from our Student School Board Representative Charlie Brink
Hello everyone!
The past couple of months since I have taken on this role have been such a journey for me. I feel like I have learned much more about our school, and I am excited to continue working with everyone to create an even better school environment. This week I had the opportunity to be interviewed for the Jag-Hawk Talk podcast where I discussed what I have learned since becoming the Student School Board Representative, as well as the new perspective it has given me. If you're interested in hearing thoughts from me and Evie Neller, the student representative from Ankeny High School, I encourage you to tune in when it comes out in a few weeks.
Once again, if you have any feedback or information you wish to share with me, I encourage you to fill out this form or speak with me in person.
Sincerely,
Charlie Brink
ACHS Student Board Representative
Student Reminders
- Please be prepared to show your school ID's at all times.
Ankeny Centennial High School Hours
2021-22 First Semester End Schedule for Grades 10-12
Senior Calendar 2022
The following attachment is the Senior Calendar for 2022.
Please note, this calendar includes important dates for Seniors and their families.
The Counselor's Corner
2022-2023 Registration
- Click Academic Plan on the side panel
- At the top of the plan, check the box “I, Parent/Guardian Name, approve this Academic plan.”
Future Ready Reflection
Please take a moment to complete the linked feedback form.
Thank you again, we look forward to another successful night next year!
Second Semester Course Reminder
As a reminder to students and parents/guardians, page 38 of the district handbook states that students are not permitted to request schedule changes for any of the following reasons:
- Preference for a different teacher
- Preference for a different period or semester
- Preference to be with friends in class
- Rearranging class order for open campus or a specific lunch
DMACC Schedule Reminder
Media Center News
Research Help
The CHS Media Center is hosting the next Open Mic’ Night on December 8th at 5pm in the library. Come and share your talents or just enjoy the show! Staff performers include Leslie Stratton on the ukulele and a surprise guest!
Activities Announcements
Vocal and Instrumental Music
All State Music Festival
On Saturday, November 20th the 2021 All State Festival celebrated its 75th anniversary with a concert in Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University. Fifteen Ankeny Centennial musicians have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected as members of the 2021 All State Band, Choir, and Orchestra. The ACHS members included:
Choir: Carson Ferree, Abby Fickbohm, Taylor Lehman, Rai San Martin (alternate), Kyle Melcher, Max Vernon, Marie West, and Mason Wisecup.
Band: Teagan Boeckmann (alternate), Evan Gruenwald (alternate), Eric Hou, Jordyn Jumper, Nathan Neppl (alternate), and Brynna Whitney.
Orchestra: Devon Tsia-Olson.
Upcoming Performances
The annual Festival of Choirs concert will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m, as well as Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Get your tickets to attend this beautiful choral concert.
You may also want to enjoy music from the Centennial bands as they perform their concert on Monday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Cheer
Centennial Cheerleaders, Sadie Kuehn, Ashley Simpson, and Taylor Weaver were chosen to be on the Iowa Cheer Honor Squad and performed during the state football playoff games. Congratulations on representing CHS!
State Dance Competition
The dance team and color guard team will be competing at the Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association Championships on Friday, December 3, at Wells Fargo Arena. Good luck Jaguars!
Winter Sports
Orbis
Stay up-to-date with exciting work occurring in Orbis, where students unleash their passion, realize their potential, and impact the world. Click here to read the fall 2021 edition of the Orbis Explorer. Included are highlights from a few projects currently underway, the 20-21 annual report, and the first podcast with our superintendent, Dr. Pruitt!
Upcoming Calendar of Events
December
12/1: Late Start - 9:25
12/8: Late Start - 9:25
12/15: Late Start - 9:25
12/22-31: Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
January
1/3: Return to School
1/5: Late Start- 9:25
1/12: Late Start- 9:25
1/14: Semester End- Two-hour early dismissal
1/17: Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
1/18 Second Semester Begins
1/19: Late Start- 9:25
1/26: Late Start- 9:25
Important Future Dates:
Prom: April 9, 2022
ACHS Commencement: June 4, 2022
Ankeny Centennial High School
Website: https://achs.ankenyschools.org/
Location: 2220 Northwest State Street, Ankeny, IA, USA
Phone: 515-965-9610
Facebook: facebook.com/Ankeny-Centennial-High-School-100483605682922
Twitter: @ankeny_jaguars