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These are the classes that will not be offered next year to Ankeny High students. Associate Principal Wade Grinhaug works with teachers and heads of departments to design class schedules and will inform them if classes are at risk of not running. He says building a schedule is very complex. There are around 1,400 students at AHS and the scheduling requests average around 6.5 per semester. Grinhaug estimates that there are over 30,000 requests total. To help Grinhaug sort through all of this information he uses Scheduling Wizard on Infinite Campus to build the schedules. It is a computer algorithm that analyzes all of the requests and recommends the times to offer each class to reduce conflicts. Infographic made by Lilyan McCracken using Google Drawings

Class changes coming to AHS

March 7, 2024

The student financial aid process can be an intimidating experience for students and parents alike. Knowing where to start and having steps and/or a plan for tackling the process can make it much easier. Infographic made by Josie Babcock using Canva

March 7, 2024

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) mentors led sophomore Hawk Times through an introductory presentation. Participants created collectively a list of norms they will revisit each month with a new MVP lesson.

Mentors in Violence Prevention launches at Ankeny High

February 29, 2024

AHS junior Ryan Tomlinson scrolls through Instagram.
Since the 1990s, mental health disorders have risen as a leading cause of health loss, reports National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

In the United States and globally, more people than ever before are suffering from mental and emotional disorders, and are dying to suicide. The cause of these trends has been linked to many different factors, including the lack of access to mental health aid, increased substance abuse, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, according to numerous studies conducted across the globe, the use of social media has been a major leading cause of societys decline in mental health, reports the Center for Disease Control.

The social dilemma

February 28, 2024

House File 2082 will remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act and list gender dysphoria as a disability. A hearing will be held at noon today, Jan. 31, at the Iowa Capitol about the bill.

A proposed bill will remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act

January 31, 2024

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is currently playing in theatres. The movie is PG-13 and runs an hour and 55 minutes.
Movie poster from Warner Bros. Pictures

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” Review

April 7, 2024

Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva

Top NFL Prospects

April 4, 2024

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.

The Gray Room Podcast

April 1, 2024

Griffin and I talk about a new album that was just released called The Slow Rush.

The Gray Room Podcast

March 29, 2024

A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva

Touchdowns and love songs

March 29, 2024

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is currently playing in theatres. The movie is PG-13 and runs an hour and 55 minutes.
Movie poster from Warner Bros. Pictures

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” Review

April 7, 2024

Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva

Top NFL Prospects

April 4, 2024

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.

The Gray Room Podcast

April 1, 2024

Griffin and I talk about a new album that was just released called The Slow Rush.

The Gray Room Podcast

March 29, 2024

A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva

Touchdowns and love songs

March 29, 2024

Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva

Top NFL Prospects

April 4, 2024

A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva

Touchdowns and love songs

March 29, 2024

On March 7th, the Ankeny Hawks took on Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the semifinal round of the State Tournament. Cedar Rapids came out on top with a score of 51-63.

Hawks close out an impressive season in Semifinal matchup against Cedar Rapids Kennedy

March 10, 2024

On Tuesday, Mar. 6, the Ankeny Hawks took on Dubuque Senior at Wells Fargo Arena. Senior Lio Aguirre (21), senior Cade Pederson (33), and sophomore Rio Aguirre (35) prepare for the tipoff.

Ankeny defeats Dubuque Senior in quarterfinal showdown

March 7, 2024

The Hawks advance to State with a 64-41 victory over Centennial.

Hawks beat Centennial to advance to State

February 28, 2024

A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva

Touchdowns and love songs

March 29, 2024

It is parachute day in P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. class. Students who want to make a difference, make new and true friends, or to try a different physical education credit can take P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. and/or join Circle of Friends. The next Circle of Friends event will be kickball from 4-5 p.m. at Miracle League Park in Ankney

P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E.

March 6, 2024

Karin Cowger spending time with former exchange student, Elora, while on vacation in Berlin, Germany.

Embracing roots: Exploring the German heritage of an English teacher

February 8, 2024

TCA Titans runner Mathew Edwards (left) and Ankeny Hawks runner Ethan Zuber (right) leading the Boys Gold race at the 2023 Rim Rock Invitational meet. Zuber took first place.

State champion and Gatorade Player of the Year

February 2, 2024

AHS junior Evan Huegel is a highly involved student at Ankeny High School who is admired by students and teachers alike for his numerous talents and fun-loving personality. He captivates the crowd with his rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” for the Ankeny Marching Hawks production of “Catch Me If You Can.”

‘The Real Deal’

February 1, 2024

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.

The Gray Room Podcast

April 1, 2024

Griffin and I talk about a new album that was just released called The Slow Rush.

The Gray Room Podcast

March 29, 2024

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.

The Gray Room Podcast

March 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Mar. 6, the Ankeny Hawks took on Dubuque Senior at Wells Fargo Arena. Senior Lio Aguirre (21), senior Cade Pederson (33), and sophomore Rio Aguirre (35) prepare for the tipoff.

Ankeny defeats Dubuque Senior in quarterfinal showdown

March 7, 2024

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.

The Gray Room Podcast

March 4, 2024

This months theme was to include a rose(s) in your work. Art by Jason Dennis

February Literary Magazine

February 26, 2024

Graphic made by Lydia Gerety using Canva

January Literary Magazine

January 22, 2024

Art by Jason Dennis

December Literary Magazine

December 19, 2023

Art by Owain Hernandez

November Literary Magazine

November 21, 2023

This is the debut of The Talons literary magazine. With a new theme each month, our October theme is: horror. Get ready for some eerie poetry and some haunting tales that will send shivers down your spine. These words will invade your nightmares, and just in time for the spooky Halloween season. Art by Eos Gustafson

October Literary Magazine

October 13, 2023

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