Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Dear Central Academy students and families, Parent-initiated conferences, where parents arrange to meet with teachers, will be on Tuesday, March 19.  We will have opportunities for parents to schedule a phone conference or attend during our drop-in conferences …

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Community Education Opportunities

Des Moines Community Education is thrilled to announce the launch of our Spring Class Sessions for the 2023-2024 school year.  With an unwavering commitment to providing life-long opportunities and experiences for our culturally rich and diverse community, these …

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Central Academy Spring Conference Schedule

Dear Central Academy students and families, Please remember that there are no classes on Monday and Tuesday, February 12 and 13, due to professional development activities for teachers and staff. DMPS schools are having parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday, …

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Senior Photos Needed

Hello! The time is quickly approaching when we celebrate all the hard work and success of the Academy Senior class of 2024!  The Central Academy Senior Recognition Ceremony is on Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 PM. (Save the …

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Late Start Schedule for January 19

Dear Central Academy Students and families, Because of weather conditions, Des Moines Public Schools will be starting 2 hours later on Friday, January 19, 2024. Here is how this affects Central Classes: At DMPS home High Schools:  Periods …

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Second Semester Newsletter

​Dear Central Academy students and families, I got a D in high school Chemistry in the first semester. It was a pity D—I should have failed the class outright.  But I never missed a class, and I didn’t …

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Questbridge Scholar Announced

Saw Gee Dow Sow, senior at North High and Central Academy, has earned a four-year full-ride scholarship through the Questbridge National College Match program that includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, supplies, and travel expenses.  He was matched …

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Guest Educator Mandatory Reporter Training

A new state law requires everyone who “attends” to children to complete both Child and Adult Mandatory Reporter training.  People with teaching licenses must complete this training as part of their licensure. However, even associate and clerical guest …

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