One Book, One School Wraps Up with Spirit Week this week!

One Book, One School Wraps Up with Spirit Week this week!

Yesterday, students and teachers dressed up as their favorite Chocolate Touch characters, and today they got cozy with a good book for Pajama Day! Tomorrow, it’s time to show your Ames pride by wearing blue and white for Spirit Day! Plus, —the closing ceremony is happening tomorrow! We will do the grand prize drawings for each grade level and learn more about chocolate…

You’re invited! D96 Literacy Night – Wednesday, February 26.
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You’re invited! D96 Literacy Night – Wednesday, February 26.

Join D96 teachers and families to dive into reading! Explore literacy stations led by D96 staff and junior high students. Games and challenges will vary by grade level, so everyone can go at their own pace. Students can complete a craft while adults attend a literacy info session (6:30, 6:45 (Spanish), 7:00pm). Enter our Escape…

Save the date: Culver’s All-Day Fundraiser

Save the date: Culver’s All-Day Fundraiser

Join other Ames Dolphin Familise at the Culvers Lyons location on Monday, February 17th, from 10 AM – 10 PM to raise money for our school. Simply mention “Ames Fundraiser” when ordering in-person or via drive-thru, and up to 15% of all sales will go back to Ames! Since it’s a no-school day, why not text your other familise…

Ames Science Fair Workshops begin today!
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Ames Science Fair Workshops begin today!

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders interested in participating in the Ames Science Fair need to attend at least one brainstorming workshop in the Ames Library (3:15-4:00 PM) on February 5, 12, or 19. After attending, a signed participation form is required.  Save the Date: Ames Science Fair – Wednesday, March 12, 6PM. ​​​​​​​Want to help as…

OBOS Bulletin Board!

OBOS Bulletin Board!

A big thank you to the OBOS team for the creative bulletin board (pictured below) featuring John Midas, the main character, in scenes from The Chocolate Touch. This whimsical touch in the halls of Ames is always a highlight for our students during their annual reading journey, and your hard work truly brings the story to…

D96 Flying High PizzaFUNdraiser

D96 Flying High PizzaFUNdraiser

Come support D96 Schools (Ames, Blythe, Central and Hollywood) on Friday, February 28th at 7PM by dropping your kids ages 5 & up at Flying High for 3 hours of supervised fun. The fun includes their 60 ft. inflatable obstacle course, trampolines, foam pits, open gym, games, pizza, and lemonade! Pre-registration discount is $18/child (pre-registration discount ends at 11:59pm…

Our Science Fair is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
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Our Science Fair is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Our Science Fair is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be a part of it! All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to join individually or team up with a buddy for a dynamic duo. Participation is completely free. To spark creativity and get started, interested students must attend at least…