High School Credit for Middle School Students

Dear 8th Grade Academy students and families! Para español por favor llame Suleyma Reyes: 515-242-7888; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, ella vuelve a la oficina el 24 de junio. Your middle school child has earned 0.5 high school credit …

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Iowa Science Standards and Upcoming Events

Dear Central Academy Students and Families, The Iowa Department of Education recently released a draft of the revised K-12 Iowa Academic Science Standards (IASS) for public review, with feedback due by February 3, 2025. While the proposed standards …

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Late Start on Tuesday January 21

Dear Central Academy Students and families, Because of weather conditions, Des Moines Public Schools will be starting 2-hours later on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. At DMPS home High Schools:  Periods 1 and 2 canceled. Period 3 starts at 10:15. …

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Adult Pottery Classes

Central Academy is offering a Pottery Class for Adults starting in February. The cost is $365 per adult.  This class will cover beginning level pottery wheel skills and surfaces. You must be 18 years or older to join. No refunds. These …

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Happy New Year, Central Academy!

Dear Central Academy students and families, I’ve heard more than one person say that 2024 was a tough year.  I know I’ve felt that way, too.  I have also been circumspect in my approach to 2025–guarding my optimism …

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