Twenty one Central Academy Independent Study Creative Writing students received regional recognition in the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards with the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The writing contest, sponsored by University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center, …
Mr. Leo’s third year Italian classes prepared masks as they readied for their own carnival celebration. At the end of the Christian celebration of Epiphany, Italy celebrates Carnival in preparation for the Christian season of Lent. The most distinctive …
23 students from across DMPS participated in Model United Nations at the University of Chicago from February 5-8. Model UN students apply for this exciting, but rigorous program in the fall and work towards the competition in February. …
Congratulations to Jacob Thompson and Nosa Ali’s first place finish in the Physical Science category of the Science Fair hosted by the Iowa Science Center! Ali and Thompson explored if the size and shape of wind turbines made …
Academy students participated in 2 big math contests this week. Saturday, a group of our finest mathletes went to Iowa State to compete in the Great Plains Math League. Tuesday, 8th grade competitors went to the MathCounts contest …
For the past 14 years, Kris Hilton has been counseling Central Academy students as they soar from one of the nation’s top magnet schools on to colleges and universities far and wide. Deservedly, she’s been chosen by the …
Congratulations to Roosevelt High/Central Academy seniors Carson Cary, Harry Crane and Rachel Schneider on being named by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars as candidates for the 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Click the headline to learn more about this prestigious national honor.
Students organized toady’s Love Rally to spread messages of love and acceptance of all people. The students’ detailed and thoughtful plan was presented to the school board last week and hundreds showed up in support of their message. Click …
Academy students organized a fundraiser for the Iowa Food Bank, raised more than $800 and raised the roof! Students (and Ms. Pinkney) took the stage to sing, play instruments, and sometimes dance. Original compositions and radio favorites as well …
Academy Counselor, Kris Hilton, has been selected as a 2015 Counselor That Changes Lives! Ms. Hilton is being recognized for her dedication to a student-centered college search process by the Colleges That Change Lives organization. Her tireless efforts to …
