Northwest PTO

06/05/2026

Mark your calendars! Ankeny Love Lunches is once again hosting lunch at Sunset Park (Wednesdays) and Ankeny Presbyterian Church (Fridays) daily this summer. The BookMobile will also be there! ☀️🍽️📚

06/02/2026

Order early to save time and money! Impacks gives parents a way to order school supply kits tailored to their child’s grade in just a few minutes. Kits are up to 20% less than major retailers and will be delivered right to the school. Be sure to purchase before the deadline of July 15. If you donate at checkout, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5!

Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/northwest-elementary-ankeny-ia

05/29/2026

Check out books from The BookMobile all summer long!

Open to all Ankeny students. Come checkout books next week at Southeast Elementary School starting Wednesday June 3rd. 4-5:30. Still seeking volunteers at all three sites. Let me know if you can help!

05/28/2026

We are excited to announce our PTO Board for the 2026–2027 school year!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered to serve and support our school community. Because of your willingness to get involved, we are proud to share that ALL board positions have been filled for the upcoming school year!

We are also incredibly grateful to our outgoing board members, Yamini Laks, Abbey Shell, and honorary member Sarah Gingras, for their dedication, time, and commitment to our school community. Your hard work and support have made a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate all you have done.

We are so thankful for the time, energy, and passion our PTO members give to help make our school an amazing place for students, staff, and families. Please join us in thanking and supporting both our outgoing and incoming board members!

05/26/2026

Back-to-school shopping made easy! Want to skip back-to-school shopping this summer while saving up to 20% compared to most major retailers? These affordable kits will be delivered right to the school. Be sure to purchase before the deadline of July 15. If you donate at checkout, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5!

Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/northwest-elementary-ankeny-ia

05/26/2026

Join us TONIGHT!

NW Families, join us for a fun evening to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer!

Northwest Elementary
Tuesday, May 26th
6:00–7:00 PM

Sunshine & Stories (Music Room)
Students pick gently used books to take home for summer reading.

Sunny Search Scavenger Hunt (Library)
Families search for hidden summer icons and respond to fun discussion prompts.

The Summer Social (Lunchroom)
Learn about local summer programs, camps, and activities. You'll find NW PTO here, along with some other community partners!

Splash into Summer (Art Room)
Create a summer bucket list together as a family.

Shoreline Sports (Gym)
Play fun family games like beach ball toss, bags, and hula hoops.

We hope you’ll join us for a great night of family fun and summer kickoff activities!

05/22/2026

Today was an exciting day at school as the The BookMobile visited for an all-school book giveaway! Every student had the opportunity to choose a book to take home and enjoy. Be sure to ask your student which book they picked out today — we loved seeing all the excitement and smiles!

Don’t forget to keep up the great reading at home and complete those May reading logs. Reading logs are due Tuesday, May 26th. Let’s finish the month strong!

05/21/2026

NW Families, join us for a fun evening to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer!

Northwest Elementary
Tuesday, May 26th
6:00–7:00 PM

Sunshine & Stories (Music Room)
Students pick gently used books to take home for summer reading.

Sunny Search Scavenger Hunt (Library)
Families search for hidden summer icons and respond to fun discussion prompts.

The Summer Social (Lunchroom)
Learn about local summer programs, camps, and activities. You'll find NW PTO here, along with some other community partners!

Splash into Summer (Art Room)
Create a summer bucket list together as a family.

Shoreline Sports (Gym)
Play fun family games like beach ball toss, bags, and hula hoops.

We hope you’ll join us for a great night of family fun and summer kickoff activities!

05/21/2026

Today all students will bring home a yearbook — a special gift from the PTO made possible through the generosity of our donors. Thank you for helping us celebrate a wonderful school year and create lasting memories for our students 🐾

05/20/2026

A huge thank you to BUBBL'R for helping make our Teacher Appreciation Week extra special! The donation was such a hit with our staff, and everyone truly appreciated the thoughtful support and refreshing drinks throughout the week. Your generosity helped make our teachers feel celebrated and valued for all they do every day.

We’re so grateful for partners like BUBBL'R who pour back into schools and educators. Thank you again for the kindness, support, and all the bubbles with benefits!