Articles from November 2021

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is a time where we give thanks for all the things we have. Second grade students in Mrs. Cole/Paul’s class were surprised by the chart their teachers created on Tuesday. Each student’s name was listed on a […]

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IGDI’s

Last week, four year old preschool students had the opportunity to engage in the Individual Growth and Development Indicators (IGDIs) Assessment. This is a literacy assessment for four year old students that monitors the growth and development of […]

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Honoring Our Veterans

On Thursday, November 11, the Middle School staff and students thanked local active service members and veterans with a Veterans Day Celebration. We welcomed our visitors with morning donuts and coffee. We’d like to thank The Rooted Bean […]

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Middle School Honor Band Participants

On Tuesday, November 2, middle school band students participated in the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band at Ankeny Centennial High School. Seventh graders Meredith Maddy (trumpet), Gianna Benetti (clarinet), and Jillian Janssen (clarinet) were selected by nomination. Eighth […]

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The Reading Playground

Really Great Reading is a phonemic awareness/phonics program focused on developing foundational skills that will strengthen decoding and fluency within text. Preschool through First Grade students at Adel Elementary are engaged in this learning, daily.  Along with the […]

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November 2 Election Results

On Tuesday, November 2, ADM residents voted on two ballot measures related to ADM Schools. The unofficial results indicate that both ballot measures passed. Below are the unofficial results. A 50% +1 “Yes” vote is required for each […]

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Tiger of the Week

Each week, DeSoto Intermediate honors a Tiger of the Week.  Students and staff nominate students who demonstrate character, respect, and kindness on a daily basis.  Our Tigers of the Week are celebrated on the morning announcements and given […]

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