RA Parents of Titan Nation

05/30/2026

There will be many, many things in between August 24 and May 21, but here are some dates to save for the 2026-27 school year.

05/28/2026

It’s not the end of the school year without our annual popcorn bar! 🍿

05/28/2026

Happy last day of school Titans!

05/27/2026

Dear Teachers & staff,
We hope you never forget how loved and appreciated you are. The little things you do each day- a smile in a hallway, words of encouragement, extra patience on a hard day - often become the moments students remember most. Thank you for showing up, believing in our kids, and making a difference in ways you may never fully see.

Love,
Titan Nation

05/22/2026

Ruthven-Ayrshire is seeking a MS/HS Math Teacher and Interventionist to join our Titan family. This full-time role pairs middle and high school math teaching with targeted interventions and applied mathematics, supporting every learner's growth and acceleration through both core instruction and small-group work.
We're looking for an educator who brings strong instructional design, a data-informed approach, and a commitment to multi-tiered student support to foster life-readiness and success for each and every student.
A valid Iowa teaching license with a 5-12 Mathematics endorsement is required.
Apply via TeachIowa: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5579534
or email PK-12 Principal Courtney N. Cook at [email protected] with a cover letter, resume, and references.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

05/20/2026

We're hiring at Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School!
R-A is seeking a Fifth Grade Teacher (.5) and School Counselor or Interventionist (.5) to join our Titan family. This hybrid role pairs fifth grade classroom teaching with counseling or intervention work, partnering with our existing .5 school counselor to support each and every student's academics, life-readiness, and social/emotional growth.
Our ideal candidate holds a classroom teaching license with a school counseling endorsement or is actively pursuing a Master's in School Counseling. Candidates with strong elementary or middle school credentials who can serve in an interventionist or SEL-instruction capacity are also encouraged to apply.
A valid Iowa teaching license with an elementary or middle school endorsement appropriate for fifth grade is required.
Apply via TeachIowa: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5718210 or email PK-12 Principal Courtney N. Cook at [email protected] with a cover letter, resume, and references.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

05/19/2026

Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School is Hiring!
We're seeking a Physical Education and Health Teacher to build a comprehensive, standards-aligned program for our PK-12 Titans at R-A. The ideal candidate is excited to design instruction aligned with Iowa's adopted SHAPE standards and to support student well-being through purposeful, skill-based learning experiences that go beyond games-only PE.
We're looking for an educator who brings a holistic view of well-being, weaving together physical, social, emotional, and cultural wellness while anchoring everything in a culture of respect and safety.
A valid Iowa teaching license with K-12 endorsements in Physical Education and Health is required, or a willingness and eligibility to obtain the appropriate endorsement(s).
Coaching opportunities are available across the broader Titan Nation through our shared activity partnership with Graettinger-Terril.
Apply via TeachIowa: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5718161
or email PK-12 Principal Courtney N. Cook at [email protected] with a cover letter, resume, and references.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

05/17/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓 Thank you for being wonderful role models for our younger students and representing Titan Nation so well. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!💜🖤

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

This week we are celebrating our Preschool Class of 2026! 🎓✨ Our little graduates received their very own “class rings” as a fun keepsake to remember their first school year. We are so proud of how much they’ve learned and grown this year!