Prairie Ridge Middle School

We want to give a big shout out to Kevin McColley , Christina 'Dilling' Hill and Christina's daughter, Sam. They spent several hours yesterday making the area around our Prairie Ridge Middle School sign look beautiful. I wish I had before and after pics. I found a before pic! Kevin took on a big task doing this. He received a grant from the Ankeny Foundation that covered the cost. We appreciate you so much!

🌟 Triple the Celebration: Leaders of the Week! 🌟
As we wrap up an incredible school year, we have some serious catching up to do with our amazing student leaders! We are bursting with pride to announce our Leaders of the Week for the past three weeks.

These Jags have consistently shown what it means to lead with kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude. Help us give a massive round of applause to our May superstars! 🎉

📅 May 8th Leaders
Liah Ives ✨
Kyrah King 🚀
C**t Schutty 💪
Ava Quinn 🌟
Amelia Voltz 💖
Micah Byars 🏆
Abby Reed 🙌
Maddie Thomas 🎓

📅 May 15th Leaders
Sophia Elsasser 🌈
Reid Weatherman ✨
Cameron Pieper 🚀
Asher Urbani 💪
Greyson Peck 🌟
Brynna Loes 🏆
Charlotte Rettinghaus 🙌
Lane Taylor 🎨

📅 May 22nd Leaders
Lauryn Himes 💖
Enrique Rivera 🚀
Anastasia Scott ✨
Briley Peer 💪
Alexa Schmit 🌟
Finn Davies 🏆
Paige Long 🙌
Aria Dragojevic 🎓

Thank you to all of these incredible students for finishing the school year strong and setting such a fantastic example for everyone at Prairie Ridge. You make our school community so proud! 🐾❤️

🌟 Celebrating Excellence & Lifelong Impact! 🌟

Last night was a special evening as we gathered for the district's Celebration of Excellence to honor the incredible staff who make our school a better place every single day.
Happy Retirement! 🍎

We are officially saying a bittersweet farewell to two legendary members of our team:
Jenni Chambers: For years, Jenni has opened up the world for our students as our 6G World Regions and Cultures teacher. Her passion for learning and her dedication to her students have left an indelible mark on our hallways.

Carla Wadle: As a vital part of our Nutrition staff, Carla has fueled our students and greeted them with kindness every day. Her hard work and warmth have been a cornerstone of our school community.

Jenni and Carla, you both leave behind big shoes to fill, and while we will miss you dearly, we wish you nothing but the best in your next chapters!

Commitment to Our Community 🤝
We also want to take a moment to recognize the staff members who were honored at our recent Professional Development day for their Years of Service. From 5 years all the way up to 25 years, these individuals represent the heart of our district.

⭐ Educator Professional of the Year: Regina Ehrlich
⭐ Volunteer of the Year: Ben Rush
⭐ Paraprofessional of the Year: Andrea Webster

Thank you to all of these staff members for your unwavering commitment to ACSD. Your dedication ensures our students have the support and stability they need to thrive!

Please join us in the comments by congratulating Jenni, Carla, and our service award recipients! 🐾