More school meals will be featuring Iowa foods thanks to a grant from the Iowa Local Food for Schools grant (LFS). The Anamosa School District has been awarded $ 8000.00 to procure local foods that are healthy, nutritious and unique to their geographic area. In addition to increasing local food consumption, funds also build and expand economic… [Read More ACSD Receives Funding From Iowa Local Food For Schools]
Recent News
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
Registration 2023-2024
Welcome to the Infinite Campus Online Registration (23-24 Online Registration will open July 24, 2023) If you are new to the district please make arrangements with your child’s building secretary after August 1st to register. High School: 319-462-3594 – ext 1611 – Stacey Decker or email: sdecker@anamosa.k12.ia.us Middle School: 319-462-3553 – ext 2105… [Read More Registration 2023-2024]
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]
Kindergarten Registration 2023-2024
To register for Kindergarten, please contact Deneen Jordan at djordan@anamosa.k12.ia.us. Your child must be 5 on or before September 15th, 2023 to attend kindergarten. Required forms below: Health Records for Kindergarten Certificate of immunization VISION SCREENING Student Vision Card Medical Examination Form Kindergarten Speech Form DENTAL SCREENING
Preschool Registration 2023-2024
To register for Preschool please contact: Deneen Jordan at djordan@anamosa.k12.ia.us. The following forms will need to be filled out: Preschool Welcome Video Health Records for preschool 23-24 Medical Examination Form Certificate of immunization
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: $17.00 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]
Parent Information for Preschool and Kindergarten
It’s that time of year again! We are looking forward to the 2022-2023 school year….and recruiting preschool and kindergarten age students for the upcoming year. We have great opportunities at Strawberry Hill Elementary with many talented and caring adults to assist you and your child. Sending your child to school creates many questions but as… [Read More Parent Information for Preschool and Kindergarten]
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!]
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN FORMS for 2022-2023
You will need to formally REGISTER your child online during the district’s registration in July/August. If you have any questions, please email Deneen Jordan at djordan@anamosa.k12.ia.us PRESCHOOL FORMS PHYSICAL FORM IMMUNIZATION FORM Health Records For preschool Students KINDERGARTEN FORMS PHYSICAL FORM IMMUNIZATION FORM DENTAL SCREENING VISION SCREENING VISION CARD Health Records for Kindergarten Students KINDERGARTEN SPEECH… [Read More PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN FORMS for 2022-2023]
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]
