Recently the Ames Community School district has welcomed many new staff members, one of which being Krister Beal, who works in the math department. We asked him a few questions to introduce himself to...

Introducing Mr. Cole Cook, the new Ames High Health teacher and the head girl’s basketball coach for the 2022-23 school year. Born and raised in Iowa, Mr. Cook is an avid athlete, having played four...

From the start of the 2022-'23 school year, Ames High School has adopted a new building, implemented more support for its students, and welcomed 29 new staff members. Among those 29 staff members stands...

Before going to college, Ms. Elizabeth Driskell had been debating between journalism and teaching. After being accepted into Northwestern University initially for journalism,  Ms. Driskell figured writing...

The band program is one of the most celebrated parts of Ames High, and this year our band welcomes a new Associate Director of Bands, Mr. Connor Tipping.  Mr. Tipping has been teaching for 10 years,...

Has it been 4 years? 4 whole years have flown by faster than the blink of an eye. I can’t remember exactly everything, but I can remember a feeling. It’s not quite nostalgia, but that’s about as...

With the end of the school year approaching quickly, comes the retirement of many great teachers who have decided for one reason or another to close their doors at Ames High for the final time. And even...

As the calendar year finally rolls to May, sounds of Pomp and Circumstance echo through the halls, and bittersweet tears are soon to roll from the eyes of Ames High graduates, we all prepare for the goodbyes....

As my Web career comes to a close, it’s hard not to wonder what I will remember from this class in 20 years. Will it be DJ’s kind-hearted nature, or memories of Leola bullying our innocent, wholesome...

Q: How long have you been at Ames High? A: I started during the 2004-2005 school year. Q: Did you work anywhere previously?  A: I have always worked with children and families. I worked as...