AP Scholars at DMPS Reach an All-Time High

A record number of 230 DMPS students earned Advanced Placement Scholar honors from the College Board in 2014, including 16 recognized with the prestigious National AP Scholar award. In addition, congratulations to Edel Aron and Maxwell Pilcher for being name the State of Iowa AP Scholars. Click the headline to read more about these top scholars.

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Parent Academy September 23

Tuesday, September 23 from 6 – 7 PM, Central Academy is hosting the first in its series of Parent Academy meetings.  Every other month throughout the school year, we will offer short sessions on topics of interest to …

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IB Year 11 Art Students

IB Visual Art student artists practiced a “Gallery Visit”. Every month students are required to get out into the community to see art in person. This can be accomplished individually or with our monthly “Date Night”. Date Night …

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Photos of Academy Students in Action

Good Luck Hoover at Homecoming tonight!  See pictures of Hoover Spirit, students in Science Labs last Wednesday and the Diploma Programme Luncheon last Friday by going to our Flickr page!  Click the headline or www.flickr.com/photos/dmps_academy

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Central Academy Juniors

Attention all CA juniors – Central Academy will be offering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th.  Please sign up with Mrs. Cloe in the counseling office.  Check ($20) or cash is due at time of registration.  Checks can …

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Golden Circle College Fair on 9/28

Over 140 colleges and universities will be on hand for the Golden Circle College Fair at the HyVee Hall (next to the Iowa Events Center) on Sunday, September 28 from 12:30 – 3 PM.  Find out more by …

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Humanities in the Sculpture Garden

  Mr. Swanson’s World History People and Places class reported to the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden to think about our Des Moines community and major issues like Globalization. See pictures by clicking the headline.

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Lunch at Academy

Academy students find ways to make the lunch period work for them.  Some spend the time playing piano, studying, having conversation or reading while they eat.  With 5 student lounges and several other hallway desk spaces, students can …

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