JagHawk Talk

Student produced JagHawk Talk hosts Ethan Hance, Faith Lilly, Caden Lynch and Braeden Thorn introduce you to Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt about talk about how his first months are going and his vision for the future of Ankeny Schools.

Show Notes

New Ankeny Schools superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt, sits down with AHS and ACHS Orbis students to talk about how his first months in Ankeny, including his vision for the district and the many projects he's already put into motion. Originally published 11/30/2021.

What is JagHawk Talk?

Check out JagHawk Talk podcasts! This first ever Ankeny Community School district podcast was created by Orbis students. Hear from the Ankeny student perspective on a variety of topics that are most important to them.

Orbis is a work-based learning program where students engage in real-world projects in partnership with the workforce. High school students enrolled in this elective course strengthen skills in leadership, problem-solving, and communication while focusing on project management (SCRUM), design thinking, project-based learning, and Advanced Insight Profiles. Orbis has been the recipient of the Governor’s STEM Best Award, Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant, and most recently, the Public-Private Partnership Award by the Ankeny Economic Development Corporation.