We invite you to a great night of music making this Saturday, Apr. 27th at 6:30pm. Cornell College choirs will be performing in concert alongside the acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony on stage in the Ellen Kennedy Performing Arts Center at Anamosa High School. Tickets are free, but must be reserved ahead of time at the… [Read More Come Enjoy a Great Night of Music!]
Recent News
Preschool and Kindergarten SignUp for 2024-2025
It’s time to sign up for the 2024-25 school year. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 15th to attend Preschool and 5 years old on or before September 15th to attend Kindergarten Preschool & Kindergarten SignUp
Wrap Around Daycare Registration
Anamosa Raiders’ Kids Club “Wrap Around Daycare Program” will be starting registration August 1st. For more information please click on the following link: ARKC Preschool Flyer 23-24
eSports Information
Hey Raiders! Starting this fall, Anamosa will have its first ever eSports club and competing team! This is a wonderful opportunity for our upcoming 7th through 12th graders who love positively engaging with others while playing video games, specifically Super Smash Brothers, Rocket League and Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch. eSports will even be available… [Read More eSports Information]
Anamosa Virtual Academy
Anamosa School District is excited to announce the Anamosa Virtual Academy, this is a new opportunity to benefit our students and families in our community. Students participating in this program are considered full-time students of the Anamosa School District. The following is a program overview for 7th-12th grade students. Edgenuity is the online program platform…. [Read More Anamosa Virtual Academy]
ACSD Employment Opportunities
The District has the following Opportunities for Employment: Paraeducator openings in all buildings A.M./P.M. School Bus Route Drivers P.M. School Bus Route Driver Various Coaching Opportunities Substitute Bus Drivers Substitute Paraeducators Substitute Cooks Substitute Housekeepers Substitute Nurses Please visit the following website for list of openings and to apply: https://tinyurl.com/3uazdjzy If you are interested in… [Read More ACSD Employment Opportunities]
Strawberry Hill Teacher Received an A+ for Education
Julie Ahrendsen, our own Strawberry Hill teacher received KCRG’s A+ for Education! Thank you to Julie for a well deserved award! To view the clip click on the following video.
Garrett LaDue selected to Participate in Opus Honor Choir Festival
Garrett LaDue, a 9th grader at Anamosa High School, was recently selected for participation in the 36th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 2100 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. Guest conductors of the 9th grade Mixed… [Read More Garrett LaDue selected to Participate in Opus Honor Choir Festival]
Employment Opportunities – Anamosa Schools
Would you like to work the hours your kids are in school? Would you like your summers off? Special Education Paraeducators – 7 hours per day $14.64/hr /1st 90 days, then $15.29/hr Benefits include: health insurance, IPERS, paid leave and longevity pay. Voluntary dental and life insurance are also available To apply send resume and letter… [Read More Employment Opportunities – Anamosa Schools]
Become a Substitute Teacher!
Join Our Education Team and Become a Substitute Teacher for Anamosa! Benefits: $18.00 per hour You decide the days you’d like to work Help your community when substitute teachers are needed the most. Substitute Teachers in Iowa Must Have: An Iowa teaching license// or substitute teacher license// or paraeducator certification. An associate’s degree//or a bachelor’s… [Read More Become a Substitute Teacher!]
Anamosa CSD Hires New High School Principal
The Anamosa Community School District has named Joshua Bentley as the district’s next high school principal. Bentley served as K-12 Transition Coordinator at the College Community School District. Bentley was responsible for supporting K-12 Special Education teachers in the area of transition. As part of his responsibilities, Bentley delivered professional learning for teachers and paraprofessionals,… [Read More Anamosa CSD Hires New High School Principal]
Free or Reduced Meals – Please Read
Since the start of the pandemic Anamosa Community School District’s Nutritional Services Department has been proud to serve ALL students breakfast and lunch at no cost regardless of family income. On March 10, 2022 Congress passed a bill that does not include the pandemic nutritional waivers that we have relied on for the last two… [Read More Free or Reduced Meals – Please Read]
Superintendent Announced!
Anamosa Board of Education Names Darren Hanna as Next District Superintendent March 23, 2022 ANAMOSA, IA — The Anamosa Community School District Board of Education has named Darren Hanna as the district’s next superintendent. As the current superintendent of the Emmetsburg Community School District in northwestern Iowa, Hanna has worked to reduce expenses… [Read More Superintendent Announced!]
District Health Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year
This guidance is intended as a starting point for the school year. The Anamosa Community School Board discussed this guidance and the attached school exposure letter and has approved these recommendations for the start of the school year. The Anamosa Community School District will keep a close eye on our own data, and continue to… [Read More District Health Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year]
Anamosa Middle School Teams Place in the Iowa Economic Challenge and Iowa Finance Challenge
The Anamosa Middle School had the top two winning teams teams in the Iowa Economic Challenge and took first place in the Iowa Finance Challenge this year. Iowa Economic Challenge 1st Place Winners: Team Garfield: Macen, Olivia, Elise, and Dean. Iowa Economic Challenge 2nd Place Winners: Team The Goofy Sixes: Matthew, Landon, Kaydance, and… [Read More Anamosa Middle School Teams Place in the Iowa Economic Challenge and Iowa Finance Challenge]
Updated Mask Rules – May 20, 2021
Good morning. As you may have heard, the Iowa Legislature passed HF847 on Wednesday evening, a law prohibiting schools from establishing an expectation that students, staff, or visitors wear a mask while on school property, at school activities, or in school vehicles. According to the Des Moines Register, “Leaders of Iowa school districts cannot require… [Read More Updated Mask Rules – May 20, 2021]