Quack quack! Duck on set!! Mr. T. and his little buddy are working on his movie in the studio! 🎥

Gregory the Duck and Mrs. Prodanich went on quite an adventure to Colorado Springs to visit family. Pike’s Peak and skiing down a banister were some of the highlights! Track our ducks' adventures and find Colorado on a map today! 🗺️

Mrs. Bereckis and her duck were tired of the gloomy Chicago weather, so they traveled to Treasure Island and Indian Rocks Beach in Florida to soak up the sun! ☀️

Mrs. DeSimone's family took their duck on a neighborhood walk and did water painting outside!

Miss Egeberg and her duck are having a fun staycation! They've gone to a Cubs game, ice skating, and had brunch with Mrs. Taber!

Brothers Wydra, nephews, and Purple Duck took advantage of the beautiful Chicago weather yesterday and visited the Brookfield Zoo!

Mrs. Borges's duck enjoyed some good bbq and blues music in Nashville last night! They ran into some of his duck friends at a Grab-a-Duck machine, too! 😁 Find Nashville, TN on a map tonight! 🗺️

Miss James took her duck on a kayak adventure in Crystal River, Florida today! They saw some manatees in the wild, and read about their natural habitat. Then they went to Clearwater Beach, made a sandcastle, and watched some dolphins playing in the ocean! 🐬 Look for Florida on a map today! 🗺️

The Giermans and their ducks made a stop at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on the first leg of their spring break trip. They even spotted a “Go Dolphins” sign!🐬 Can you find Kentucky on a map? 🗺️

This lucky duck went to see Hamilton in Chicago last night with his "right-hand man," Mr. Bookler! Did you know that even though he was never a president, Alexander Hamilton is on the $10 bill? 💵

Mrs. Pim and her family are exploring her hometown of Glen Rock, New Jersey! They went to see the town’s most famous superstar: a giant boulder left behind by an ancient glacier. Long ago, the Lenape people named the rock Pamackapuka. It was so big and special that people used it as a "nature map" to find their way and a popular spot to meet up with friends. Eventually, the rock became so famous that the whole town was named after it! Try to find Glen Rock, NJ on a map tonight! 🗺️

Good morning from Nevada where Mrs. Duve and Mrs. Serio are soaking up the sunshine! Mrs. Duve cheered on her ducks as they ran the Mt Charleston Marathon Las Vegas. Both set PRs but didn’t quality for Boston. 😁 Challenge your student to find Nevada on a map! 🗺️

Time to DUCK out for Spring Break! We'll see you back at Ames on Tuesday, April 7th. In the meantime, check out our spring break duck-ventures right here on Ames social media pages!

Ames students were cozy in their pajamas today for Pajama Day!

Color Day! 🌈

Aloha from Ames! 🌺 🐬

Ames students looked sharp today for Dress Like a Teacher Day! ✏️ 🍎

We traveled back in time for Decade Day today! 🪩 ☮️

Spirit Week kicks off tomorrow (3/23) with Decades Day! Dress up in clothes from your favorite decade. 🕺 🪩

🎉 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!