Guess the Theme

Academy staff dressed up in accordance with a theme.  Can you guess the theme?  Click the headline for clues…!

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IB Art Portraits on Display

“What an honor to work with these IB Visual Artists” tweeted instructor, Dara Green.  Students worked on Larger than Life portraits currently on display in the Central Campus Gym.  The display will move to the Academy halls soon. …

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German Students Research All Saints Day

Students in German I studied famous Germans and created an in-class cemetery (complete with mausoleum)  to commemorate All Saints Day.  Then, they visited the ‘graves’ of the famous Germans that their classmates constructed.  To set the mood, the room …

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Brainstorming for a New Academy Logo

 Click the headline to share your ideas before November 10!   We are looking to develop a new logo for Central Academy. The old logo is at left. We invite students, staff and members of our Academy community to …

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Show support for DMPS and East Seniors Tonight

East Senior Night is tonight, October 23, at Williams Stadium. Come honor 66 seniors for their participation. Football players and cheerleaders will be honored at 5:40 and students in cross country, boys golf, band, color guard and steppers at …

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No Academy Classes on October 24

Central Academy teachers and staff will be in professional meetings tomorrow, Friday, October 24.  There are no classes for any Academy students.  Academy office will also be closed.

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Science Center Opportunity for Girls

November 21 – Meals with Mentors (Grades 7-12), 6:00-9:00pm Girls in grades 7-12 can apply for this unique free event where you will meet working female scientists.  Applications are open through October 27, and selected students will be notified by …

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National History Day

 As students prepare their History Day projects and compete for prizes from $200 – $1000, they attended a special National History Day conference at the State Historical Building.  They learned about the Civil Rights Movement from Iowans who …

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No classes Wednesday for DMPS Juniors (ONLY!)

On Wednesday, October 22, DMPS Juniors have the day off.  DMPS 9th and 10th graders will be taking the PLAN and EXPLORE tests in their high schools and will not have classes at Central Academy.  DMPS Seniors, however, …

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