Senior Recognition Awards

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Central Academy recognized the seniors in the class of 2024 on April 14 at the Scottish Rite Consistory.  If you were not able to come to the ceremony, please stop by the …

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International Teen Mediation Opportunity

On April 26th– a day with no classes in DMPS– Teen Mediation International is hosting a teen mediation training online for teens to enter and have fun! Offering FREE opportunities for teens across the world to develop their …

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Senior Recognition Ceremony

Dear Seniors and families of the Academy class of 2024, Central Academy will celebrate our seniors on Sunday, April 14, at 2:00 PM at Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park Street in downtown Des Moines. Seniors and their families …

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Solar Eclipse Excursion!

​Dear Central Academy period 7 students and families, On Monday, April 8, Central Academy students and staff will walk a few blocks to the downtown Sculpture Garden and observe the peak of the solar eclipse during period 7 …

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Materials for AP Proctors

Ap coordinators manual part 1 Ap coordinators manual part 2   Ap exam instructions introduction and seating policy   PAPER EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: Ap exam instructions general instructions Ap exam instructions administration incidents and seating chart Ap world languages …

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Good Luck on ISASP Tomorrow!

Dear Central Academy students and families, The annual Iowa State Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) testing window will be opening soon.  Students will test at their home schools. All DMPS high schools will use the same testing schedule. Middle schools …

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Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Dear Central Academy students and families, Parent-initiated conferences, where parents arrange to meet with teachers, will be on Tuesday, March 19.  We will have opportunities for parents to schedule a phone conference or attend during our drop-in conferences …

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Community Education Opportunities

Des Moines Community Education is thrilled to announce the launch of our Spring Class Sessions for the 2023-2024 school year.  With an unwavering commitment to providing life-long opportunities and experiences for our culturally rich and diverse community, these …

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Opportunity to Travel to China

Dear Central Academy students and families, I would like to invite you to apply to go to China in June largely for free.  The Shijiahzuang Foreign Language School in Hebei China has invited me, two Academy teachers, and …

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