Top Student, Leading Cadet, New Citizen

When Luis Martinez arrived in Des Moines from Mexico, he set out to be a good student at Howe, Weeks, Lincoln and Central Academy. He also rose through the ranks to become Lieutenant Colonel of his JROTC battalion. …

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Kaut & Steenson Go to National History Day Contest!

Both Mila Kaut and Anna Steenson advanced to the National Contest for National History Day.  The Distict competition was held April 11 at Grandview University. At the State contest on May 4,  these ladies competed with all other district winners …

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Clay 4 a Cause

Academy Potters will host CLAY 4 A CAUSE during Central Campus’ Block Party, Tuesday, April 28 from 6 – 8 PM. This year, the money raised will be donated to Courage League Sports Courage League Sports is a …

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State Mathematics Contest Champions!

Saturday, April 18, Academy Mathletes got up early to go to the State Mathematics Contest in Iowa City.  Academy had 2 State Champs in Target Events: Harry Crane, in 12th grade and Gabe Mintzer in 10th grade.  We were also …

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Senior Recognition Ceremony April 12, 2015

Apple Amos, pictured with Ms. Catie Miller, was the student speaker at the Senior Recognition ceremony held at the Temple of Performing Arts on Sunday, April 12 at 2:00.  Hear her inspiring speech at http://www.spreaker.com/user/dmps_academy/2015-senior-speaker-apple-amos.   To hear all …

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Student Activism Network Organized Letter Drive

The Student Activism Network organized a letter writing and petition drive to oppose the Bakken Pipeline proposal during lunch on March 31. Students wrote original letters (not form letters) explaining their position on the pipeline as they ate pizza.  …

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10th Annual Golden Circle Mathematics Contest

Seventh, Eighth and Ninth grade Academy mathematics students participated in the 10th Annual Golden Circle Mathematics contest today after school.  Students took individual and team tests and celebrated with great prizes at the awards ceremony after all tests …

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