Inclusive Ames action group Ames Youth and Schools Action Team is holding a general meeting to continue their work on raising awareness and advocating to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in Ames Schools. From the organizers: AYSAT, the Ames Youth and Schools Action Team, has been working since January 2017 to raise awareness and advocate … Continue reading Ames Youth and Schools Action Team – General Meeting
Iowa Safe Routes to School Conference
From the organizer: The Iowa Safe Routes to School conference will focus on “Vision Zero for Youth.” In 2017, there were five fatalities of children under the age of 15; an alarming trend that must be reversed. We will start off with the University of Iowa’s Injury Prevention program. Pam Hoogerwerf, and her great team … Continue reading Iowa Safe Routes to School Conference
Vote!
Local elections are here! Register now! Need to register to vote? You can register to vote here: https://mymvd.iowadot.gov/Account/Login… Where to vote Not sure where your polling location is to vote? Enter your address on this website to find your polling location: http://apps.storycounty.com/electionpollingplace/
Public discussion with Ames School Board leadership
From event organizers: Just a reminder that our second “Public Discussion with Board Leadership” for the Ames Community School District will be heldthis Tuesday the 26th at noon in the Danfoss Room of the Ames Public Library. Board leadership and a few administrators will be present. Format will be similar to that on August 7th, no agenda, … Continue reading Public discussion with Ames School Board leadership
Ice Cream Social + School Board Forum
The APA is hosting an Ice Cream Social and School Board Forum on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 5:30pm, at the Ames Public Library. Come to to ask questions and hear school board candidates speak about their vision for the Ames Community Schools. There will be supervised Children’s activities during the forum for all children aged … Continue reading Ice Cream Social + School Board Forum