🎉 Ames Spring Silent Auction is Back—With Double the Fun!
The Ames Elementary School bi-annual silent auction is back—and this year we’re bringing twice the fun with a two-part auction! That means double the opportunity to support our incredible Cultural Arts and Enrichment Programs, including music, art, assemblies, and field trips that bring learning to life for our students.
Part 1 kicks off this Thursday, March 19 at 3:00 PM with our online auction, featuring a variety of specially curated, teacher-led experiences that students absolutely love. From grade-level parties and game nights to scavenger hunts and the chance to be a librarian for the day, these are some of the most exciting and in-demand opportunities of the year.
You can also bid on VIP seating for the Spring Concert or Talent Show—a favorite for families!
👉 Browse the auction and get ready to bid:
🔗 https://www.32auctions.com/amesauction2026
Note: Many experiences have multiple spots available and may appear more than once—so be sure to check all listings!
2nd grade scientists learned about water erosion by making cornmeal canyons!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Ames families!
"For each petal on the shamrock,
This brings a wish your way,
Good health, good luck, and happiness, For today and every day". ☘️
Our first ever Mismatch Day was a blast! Keep making a splash, Dolphins!🐬
Mrs. Workman's class showed off their Dolphin Pride on Friday! Our next Spirit Day is 3/13. 🐬
Congratulations to this month's Make a Splash winning classes!
K- Mrs. Ditsworth
1- Mrs. Workman
2- Mrs. Guastella
3- Mrs. Redeker
4- Mr. Wydra
5- Mr. Bookler
As a school, we earned 352 tickets and won a Mismatch Day for Wednesday 3/4! 🐬
Field Museum Fun! 🐬 🦕
2nd grade scientists made paper models of mountains and observed patterns of how the water and rivers flow!
Students attended the "Be Seen And Heard" presentation today in accordance with Erin's Law. You can continue the conversation at home by asking your children who their trusted adults are.
That's a wrap on this year's One Book One School program! Students and staff competed in a "Wheel of Stuart" game show, Student Council announced the winners of the door decorating contest, and we celebrated our grand prize winners! Thank you to our Ames PTA for making this all possible! 📕 🐬
OBOS Ames Spirit Day! 🐬 📖
Ames Dolphins were cozy in their pajamas today! Tomorrow is Ames Spirit Day... One Book, One School! 🐬 📕
Our favorite Stuart Little characters came to life today at Ames School! 🐭 Tomorrow is Pajama Day!
We sailed away with Stuart today! ⛵️ Remember to dress up as your favorite Stuart Little character tomorrow!
We're celebrating the final week of One Book One School with a school wide Spirit Week! ⛵️ 🐭 🛌 🐬
Happy Valentine's Day! 💕 🐬
Congratulations to two of this week's Spirit Day winners: Mr. Bookler's 5th grade class and Mrs. Collins's 2nd grade class! 🐬 ❤️
Students in Ms. Redeker’s class earned their civic crowns through their bravery as they have journeyed through learning about the Roman Empire!
Stuart Little's adventures continue! ⛵
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Our One Book, One School mural is growing right along with the story, and we love watching Stuart’s world come to life day by day. Keep reading and see where the wind takes him next! Make sure to keep reading to participate in the daily trivia questions for your chance to win a prize at the end of the week! 📖💙
If you take any pictures of your family reading together, please send them to Mrs. Collins at collinsc@district96.org to be shared on our Ames social media pages! 📸
Ames Dolphins are 100 days smarter! 💯 🐬 Thank you to the Ames PTA for decorating the teacher's lounge!
