The Ridge
Summer Edition - July 8, 2022
2022-23 School Calendar - Update to Flex Days
On June 6th, the Ankeny School Board approved a revised School Calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. The notable change is that the last student day is now on May 31st. In addition, the last certified staff required day is also May 31st. In preparation for this update, we have also created a Revised 22-23 Certified Staff Calendar.
With the change in the calendar, we have also adjusted the Flexible Workdays and additional information can be found here - Certified Staff Calendar FAQ related to Required Flexible Workdays. All Teachers (both returning and new) are required to choose two flexible workdays - August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, October 21, December 22, 2022, or June 1, 2, 2023.
Lastly, I wanted to share again the Updated August 2022 Certified Staff Calendar - Detailed Look. If you have any specific questions related to the Certified Staff Calendar, please contact Al Neppl. If you have questions about the Board approved public facing School Calendar, please contact Jodie Graham.
Welcome to Prairie Ridge Middle School!
6J Math -- Kate Shalkowski
6S/7S Math -- Alayna Graeve
7J Literacy -- Brett Beckman
7J Math -- Ann Lee
7G Literacy -- Maggie Hugen
7G Social Studies -- Sara Loudon
SpEd (Strat I) -- Kelsey Frisch
SpEd (Strat II) -- Torie Lehman
Health -- pending board approval
Exploring Tech -- Heidi Reichert
FCS -- Molly Weesner
Modern Language -- Dan Skelton
.5 Modern Language -- Stacia Klaas
Vocal Music -- Emily Battani
Instructional Coach -- Lindsey Teig
Instructional Coach -- Hannah Winters
Assistant Principal -- pending board approval
Principal -- Jason Aker
22-23 Room Assignments
Our custodial staff is working hard to clean classrooms and complete any furniture requests. Please refrain from moving into or setting up your classroom until August.
22-23 Daily Schedule
Next year, Advisory will be at the start of the day. Schedule posters have been ordered for you! These will be available in August. We will have a poster for a regular schedule, Wednesday schedule, and assembly schedule.
Save the Date!
Jag Camp (incoming 6th graders, volunteer) - August 12th, 9:00-1:00 PM
Jag Jam (Back to School Night, required) - August 18th, 3:00-7:00 PM
Fall Conferences (required) - October 25th & 27th, 4:00-8:00 PM