Announcements

Our counseling team is excited to announce a new event that will take place later this school year. 

On Friday, February 21 we will have 35-40 community speakers come to Parkview to talk to all students about their careers and the paths they took to get to them. Students will be assigned to listen to three speakers during the course of three – 25 minute sessions on the morning of February 21st. The event will conclude by about 10:30 am. Students will be assigned to speakers based on results of career inventories and their indicated preferences. Students will engage in career and postsecondary learning prior to this event and complete a reflection activity after its conclusion.

If you or someone you know is interested in speaking to a small group at this event please fill out this form by January 1st, 2025. If we have more interest than we have available groups, we will keep the contact information of all interested community members for use in future career-related events.

If you are not interested in speaking at this event but you are willing to volunteer to help with the event on February 21st feel free to fill out our volunteer form here.

Parkview Middle School recently participated in a meaningful community project, thanks to a grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Trees for Kids program. On Sunday, September 22, students and their families gathered at Hawkeye Park in Ankeny to plant 10 trees, making a lasting contribution to the environment.

This project not only allowed students to engage in hands-on learning about tree care, but also fostered a sense of environmental stewardship. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Iowa DNR for funding this initiative and to TNT Landscaping & Nursery for providing the trees. We are especially grateful to the Parkview students and families who took part in ensuring the long-term health of our community’s green spaces. As a Chinese proverb reminds us, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

One of the great things about Ankeny Schools is the community’s support of our athletics and activities. These events bring thousands of people together to celebrate the achievement of students. Because security is of utmost importance, the district continues to review its practices and identify areas of improvement at such events. As a result, we implement security measures for our activities and events.

Security practices:

• Grades 6-12 must wear school ID while at the game
• Footballs are not allowed
• No baby powder, confetti, signs, noisemakers
• No weapons (real or look-alike)
• The North gate will remain secured at all times unless a team, band, or emergency personnel need access to the stadium
• Families will be encouraged to ensure that students in grades K-5 be accompanied by an adult
• Entrance to the stadium before an event will not be allowed
• There will be no re-entry after leaving the stadium
• Spectators will not be allowed to bring backpacks and large handbags into the stadium; Diaper bags or medical bags are allowed, but are subject to search
• No outside food or drink
• No access without a ticket or pass, including after halftime

These recommendations are the result of numerous conversations with security experts and a review of our current practices. Security can often be at odds with convenience. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for our students and spectators. We look forward to cheering on the Hawks and Jaguars with you this Fall.

We are excited to announce that Parkview Middle School is currently hiring passionate and dedicated paraprofessionals for our Media Center and Study Hall. If you or someone you know is enthusiastic about supporting students and making a difference in our community, we encourage you to apply and join our incredible team.

Positions Available:

• Media Center Paraprofessional
• Study Hall Paraprofessional
• Special Education Paraprofessional 

At Parkview Middle School, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and dynamic school environment. As a paraprofessional, you will play a crucial role in supporting our students’ educational journey and contributing to our school’s success.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Committed to student growth and development
• Enthusiastic about working in an educational setting
• Eager to be part of a collaborative and supportive team

If you are interested in applying or would like more information about the positions, please visit the links above.

Come be a part of our amazing team and help shape the future of our students!

Here is this year’s school supply list.  We do still have supply kits for purchase! You can order now and students can pick them up at Meet the Teacher night or the first day of school.

6/7th Grade

• 5 notebooks
• 6 folders
• Pencils – #2 and colored
• 1 glue stick
• 8 black dry erase markers
• 3 highlighters – any color
• 6 pack of Post-it notes (3×3 size)
• 2 each wide-rule composition notebook
• Ear buds/headphones (any variety, for Chromebooks)
• PE attire: All students are required to wear a school-appropriate physical education attire during physical education classes. Students must wear tennis shoes when in the gym/weight room.
• Reusable water bottle

Optional

• Calculator – TI 30 or equivalent containing functions of square root, negative integers, squared terms, and fractions (7th Grade only)
• Hand-sanitizer