Winter Formal Rescheduled

Dear Central Students and families, The Winter Formal has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 8 from 7 – 10 PM. Re-purchase your $10 tickets at this website: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/49856? (previously purchased tickets were refunded).   Tickets must be pre-paid– no tickets at …

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2-hour Late Start on Thursday February , 220025

Dear Central Academy Students and families, Because of weather conditions, Des Moines Public Schools will be starting 2-hours later on Thursday, February 20, 2025.  This is the 3rd day in a row.  Please stay warm and safe. At …

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Central Winter Formal Rescheduled Due to Weather

Dear Central Students and families, Based on information from the National Weather Service regarding Saturday’s forecast, we will be rescheduling the Winter Formal planned for Saturday, February 15 from 7-10pm at Central Campus and Central Academy. We are …

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2-hour Late Start on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

Dear Central Academy Students and families, Because of weather conditions, Des Moines Public Schools will be starting 2-hours later on Thursday, February 13, 2025. At DMPS home High Schools:  Periods 1 and 2 canceled. Period 3 starts at …

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2-hour Early Dismissal February 5

Dear Central Academy Students and families, Because of freezing drizzle forecast for our area, Des Moines Public Schools will be dismissing 2 hours early today, February 5, 2025 Here is how this affects Central Classes: Central High School …

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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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