In a team building challenge, Prep Academy students had to build the tallest spaghetti structure that would hold a marshmallow on top.  They had a limited supply of tape, string and spaghetti.  See pictures by clicking the headline.

Academy Computer Science students have been hard at work this week to install the Academy’s brand new computers into the brand new computer lab!  Wiring of the lab was completed last week and the AP Computer Science class …

 Art educator, Dara Green’s goal is to create a safe and inspirational atmosphere for HS student artists. This activity involved students forming teams with people in the class they did not know. Their challenge was learn about each …

 STUDENTS: Are you getting an “Authentication Error” when trying to log into Infinite Campus at School?  Be sure you use your FULL student email address.  It isn’t just your 6-digit student ID any more; you have to add the …

Academy’s new computer lab is being wired today!  The lab will serve as a classroom for the new AP Computer Science course as well as allow teachers to bring other classes in for special projects.  Exciting times at …

There was a lot of learning on the first day of school!  How to build tall balloon sculptures, why a flaming Chemistry teacher doesn’t catch fire, and how to find the right bus were all topics of the day.  …

It was a packed house at the Academy’s Parent Orientation!  Thank you to the Army JROTC for being great guides!  See pictures of the event by clicking the headline.  Our next Parent Academy Night is September 23 from 6 – …

The new DMPS mobile app is designed to provide up-to-date and helpful information about the school district and all schools right in the palm of your hand. Now you can connect with Central Academy and every school in Des Moines from anywhere and everywhere. Click the photo to learn more about the app and download to your Apple or Android smartphone.

Alumni from the last 30 years gathered at Prairie Meadows for dinner and fond reunion.  Many retired and active teachers and staff were on hand to catch up with former students.  Find out more at http://centralacademyalumninetwork.org.  Click the …

CA math teachers Lana Lyddon-Hatten, Michael Link, and Brian Reece were three of eight teachers invited to participate in the Holl Mathematical Discovery for Teachers Workshop this summer.  “It was a joy working with these teachers.  Outstanding teachers …