The Ames Community School District just said that they will be offering a new online learning option through Edmentum. This will give students and families who want a more flexible schedule a different way to learn while still being part of the district starting in the 2025–26 school year.

The district also approved a list of improvements to its buildings, such as new or improved playgrounds for some elementary schools. Fellows Elementary is one of the schools that will get better playgrounds this summer. The work will include building and surfacing upgrades.

A recent donation drive raised money for classroom supplies, field trip buses, and teacher mini-grants. This was possible because families and parent-teacher groups from all over Ames elementary schools, including Fellows, worked together.

Q1. Are there programs for gifted or advanced students at Fellows Elementary?

Ans. Yes. Students who are very good at schoolwork can join Extended Learning Programs (ELP) that are meant to challenge them in math, reading, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Q2. Are there options for care before or after school?

Ans. Fellows works with community child care programs in Ames that offer care before and after school, but the number of spaces may change from year to year.

Q3. What kind of technology do students at Fellows use?

Ans. Students have access to Chromebooks, smart boards in the classroom, digital learning tools, and district-approved platforms that make learning more interactive and up-to-date.

Q4. What kinds of help does Fellows Elementary give to kids with special needs?

Ans. The school offers IEP support, intervention programs, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and a special education staff that is only for students with special needs.

Q5. Does the school have buses to take students to and from school?

Ans. Yes. According to district transportation rules, only students who live in certain areas and meet certain requirements can use ACSD school buses.