It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Ankeny Community Schools and Northview Middle School.  Northview Middle School was the first 8-9 middle school in the state of Iowa and we continue the effort to make it the best possible learning environment for all.  Use this website throughout the year to contact staff, check on grades, get announcements and see what is going on at Northview and in the district. 
I am excited to be starting my twentieth year in education. This will be my first year as principal in the Ankeny Community Schools. I have served in the communities of Mt. Pleasant, North Scott and Johnston prior to my joining the Ankeny this year.  I look forward to leading the approximate 1,150 student learners and 85 adult learners at Northview.
My purpose at Northview  is to ensure that every student learns. We have a very caring, energetic and qualified staff.  Each of our staff members has a desire to build a positive relationship with every student that they meet.  Our staff will do everything possible to make sure that the students succeed. 
We encourage every student to get involved in an extra, or co-curricular activity while at Northview.  Clubs, Student Leadership Council, music and athletics are all ways for students to find their niche at school.  Research overwhelmingly supports that students who are connected to school perform at a higher level. 
We realize that educating your child can only be done in partnership with you.  If you have any questions about what we have to offer, or information that can help your student learn, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach me via email at brent.riessen@ankenyschools.org   The remainder of our contact information is listed on the banner at the top of this page. 
Thank you and we look forward to a great 2009-2010 school year!!!

Sincerely,
Brent Riessen
Principal
Northview Middle School