Ms. Stevenson Awarded S.T.A.R. Award!
Parkview Robotics Competes at State Competition
Become a Mentor at Parkview Middle School
Celebrating Art Winners – Fall 2023 Edition!
- Cael Larson: “I just started art last year, and it has been fun. I try hard, and my brain is full of ideas. My design is an ‘O’ with a circle and curly lines through it. It is an illuminated letter design, and I put color everywhere.”
- Ellie Chanthalangsy: “My Tree’ is an experimental painting project with one of my favorite mediums, acrylic paint! I use my imagination to visualize what I put on my canvas. More than often, I look at the sunrise daily, and this is what came to mind. Art is important to me because it is a way to show my creativity and try and inspire others.”
- Kaylee Torkelson: “For my mannequin project, I enjoyed making my own wacky zentangles. I enjoyed choosing my pose. I chose for my mannequin to be in a softball position because I play softball. I also used heavy shading on the mannequin. I really enjoy the creativity of art and think I could turn it into a career someday. I think I could be a teacher and create picture books for my class.”
The Great Parkview Raku Challenge
Objective:
The Process: Science, Chemistry, and Art Unite:
Team Raku:
Principal’s Support:
Participating Groups:
Ankeny Foundation:
Let’s Talk About…Core Skills, Soft Skills, and Mental Health
Listen to these experts as they explore the creation of a culture of belonging. Discover our commitment to equipping educators with the tools to help students develop essential soft skills. Learn strategies for guiding students through the high school to college transition, emphasizing the importance of early connections and proactive support. They also mention how it is important to focus on student well-being, encouraging self-care practices during study sessions, including water breaks, physical movement, and brain breaks. Uncover how Ankeny fosters these skills from pre-kindergarten, aligning with Ankeny’s graduate profile.
Join Kayla Bell-Consolver, Director of the Counseling Center at Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake University, Shawn Beirman, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist at Ankeny Schools, and Al Neppl, Director of Professional and Leadership Development at Ankeny Schools, in a conversation highlighting the significance of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration for students.
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Parkview’s Imagineers robotics team qualifies for State!
Exciting News from Parkview Robotics! 
The Lego Imagineers team soared high, securing a well-deserved spot at the state tournament at Iowa State on Sun. Dec. 28th. 
Not only that, they clinched the prestigious Innovation Project Award, showcasing their creativity and forward-thinking approach! 
Let’s cheer on our Lego Imagineers as they embark on this exciting journey! 
Milestone for OPUS: Most successful year in our district’s history
This year marked a historic milestone for OPUS, as it stands out as the most successful in our district’s history. This fall, a remarkable eighty-one students from Ankeny Community School District, spanning grades sixth through ninth, earned the privilege of participating in the esteemed 37th Annual Opus Honor Choir Festival hosted by the Iowa Choral Directors Association. This achievement not only surpassed the representation of any other school district in the state but also set a new record in Ankeny’s own history.
Out of a pool of over twenty-four hundred nominated students, spanning the specified grades, the diligent efforts of Ankeny students resulted in securing one hundred-eighty coveted positions across the four OPUS Honor Choirs. The selection process involved judges evaluating recorded auditions from each nominated student. The grand culmination of this achievement took place on Thursday, November 16, when the 2023 Opus Honor Choirs delivered a stellar performance at CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames.
Heartfelt congratulations are extended to the numerous Ankeny students who dedicated themselves to this endeavor, with special recognition to the exceptional talents of the following selected musicians and their directors: Emma Feldhans and David Sponder from Parkview; Emily Battani and Lisa Rehms from Prairie Ridge; Riley Anderson and Samantha Thomas from Northview; and Jill Bjorklund and Nick Oswald from Southview. Notably, Sebastian Rivera-Alvarez from Prairie Ridge, along with Evan Bahr, Will Heldt, and Ty Porter from Northview, and William Peterson, William Peverill, and Luke Vesperman from Southview, earned the distinguished honor of being selected as solo finalists for the festival, with Ty Porter additionally earning the prestigious distinction of being chosen as a soloist.
A resounding congratulations to all for this outstanding achievement!
| PV=Parkview PR=Prairie Ridge SV=Southview NV=Northview |
^Alternate *Solo Finalist #Selected Soloist ~Selected for All-State Choir |
5th/6th ChoirBeckett Adams (PV) |
7th/8th Bass Clef ChoirIan Anderson (NV) |
7th/8th Treble Clef ChoirElin Alber (SV) |
9th Mixed Choir^Avery A’Hearn (NV) |
Opus Honor Choir Event
OPUS Honor Choir Magic 
Here are some snapshots from the OPUS Honor Choir event last week. 
Congratulations to our Parkview Students who were selected and took part in this fantastic event. 
