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Let's talk about... Ankeny Community School District!
Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.
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- Weather Aware: How Ankeny Schools Navigates the Unpredictable · 41 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 9From snow and ice to severe storms and extreme heat, Iowa weather can change fast. After listening to this podcast, you will understand how Ankeny Schools makes decisions when…
- Advancing The Vision: Exceptional People · 4 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 8The people who make the Ankeny Experience exceptional. Every student's success is supported by a team of dedicated professionals who bring knowledge, compassion, and specialized…
- Let's Talk About...100th Episode & '26 Fall Construction Update · 22 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 7🎧For our 100th episode, Dr. Pruitt hosts Mark Moss and Mike Maddalozzo for another ACSD construction check-in. They're giving updates on the new high school facilities…
- Advancing The Vision: Room To Grow · 4 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 6Part 1 of a 3-part series, Dr. Erick Pruitt takes a closer look at what families are choosing when they choose Ankeny Schools. From strong academics and early learning…
- Let's Talk About... A New Foodie Generation · 32 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 5🍎 What’s for lunch? Burnt Ends Day is back, and you'd better believe it has Dr. Pruitt’s attention.🔥 The latest We Are Ankeny is serving up A New Foodie Generation! Director of…
- Let's Talk About... Built To Support · 37 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 4Great schools are built by many people working together, and not all of them are in the classroom. We're introducing three new members of the Ankeny Schools senior leadership…
- Let's Talk About... ACSD Alumni on Duty · 25 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 3What does a building hold mean? How is it different from a shelter in place or a lockdown? Asst. Superintendent Dr. Amy Dittmar is joined by ACSD Safety Coordinators Erin…
- Let's Talk About It... Construction Junction · 44 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 2🚧 Construction Junction... what's your function? Keeping schools moving forward, one project at a time! Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with Chief Operating Officer…
- Let's Talk About... Project Fresh Start · 35 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 1A lot is happening behind the scenes to support Ankeny students and families, and much of it starts with Family and Community Engagement (FACE). 💙 In this episode of Let's Talk…
- Let's Talk About Being... TK Strong! · 36 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 18Discover why more families are choosing Ankeny Schools' Transitional Kindergarten program. Listen to our latest podcast and learn what it means to be #TKStrong with Ankeny Asst…
- Let's Talk About... Now Loading- New Student Leaders · 23 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 17The next generation of leaders isn't waiting for the future. Northview students share how attending the 2026 Student Voice Symposium in West Des Moines challenged them to think…
- Let's Talk About... The Foundation Behind Ankeny Schools · 25 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 16Scholarships. Classroom grants. Big impact for Ankeny students. Dr. Erick Pruitt talks with Executive Board Director Sarah Barthole and board members Barb Kesterson and Jen Cross…
- Let's Talk About... B/ASP & the Kids Who Came Back · 38 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 15This show highlights the stories of two Before & After School (B/ASP) student participants who came full circle to become program employees. Dr. Erick Pruitt hosts Nancy Jeffs…
- Let's Talk About... In Step & In Sync, The Sound of Ankeny · 32 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 14You hear the music. You feel the energy. Ankeny’s band directors, Scott Hook, Jennifer Williams, Janelle Hook, and Kelly Weber, share stories from marching band and color guard…
- Let's Talk About... After the bell rings, summer starts here. · 30 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 13Madisen Gaskin, Ankeny Schools' Family & Community Engagement Manager, brings together guests from the Kirkendall Library, Ankeny Parks & Recreation, and the Uptown Ankeny…
- Advancing The Vision, A message from Dr. Pruitt (March 2026) · 4 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 12Curious about how Ankeny plans for a bright future? Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt’s March update dives into school finance and budget planning. In just under 5 minutes, get the…
- Let's Talk About... Potential To Purpose: Stepping Into Leadership · 46 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 11Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with local non-profit leaders Amy Ratekin and Ako Abdul-Samad. From powerful personal stories to practical advice, this conversation explores how…
- Let's Talk About... If you Build It, They Will Park · 20 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 10Big changes are coming this spring at Northview MS! 🚧 We’re adding 178 new parking spots for Northview and Ankeny Stadium, and getting ready for the Innovative Secondary Center…
- Let's Talk About... 2026 Action Teams Kick-Off · 28 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 9Recently, our Ankeny Schools' Action Team Committees launched important work focused on the future of learning in our district. On the podcast, we’re joined by educators Heidi…
- Let's Talk About... Demystifying ISave 529 & FAFSA · 34 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 8Life after high school includes understanding how to pay for it. So, let's talk about FAFSA and ISAVE 529 with guests, Alicia Callannan, deputy treasurer for the State of Iowa…
