Return to Learn Planning at Academy

Dear Central Academy students and families, Welcome or welcome back to Academy! Uncertainty about Back-to-School has been ebbing and flowing like the tides this summer as our response to the pandemic shifts with the needs of the moment.  …

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Return to Learn Plan for Academy

Dear Central Academy students and families, Welcome or welcome back to Academy! RETURN TO LEARN PLAN:  ACADEMY CLASSES WILL USE 100% VIRTUAL LEARNING MODEL DMPS filed a Return to Learning plan with the Iowa Department of Education today.  …

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Invitation for New Alumni!

Dear new alumni and families, With Roosevelt’s graduation this past weekend, all our DMPS students have now officially graduated. This is the last time I will be able to reach out to you as a group in this …

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The Pervasiveness of Racism

Dear Central Academy students and families, When I was a child I remember being in the car with my mother and pointing to a factory smokestack pumping out filth in my neighborhood and condemning those factory owners.  My …

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Youth Voice Forum Continues Online

To register for continued updates and submit questions for speakers, students must fill out this form: bit.ly/youthvoiceforum. Dear Students and Parents, You may recall that Roosevelt’s Student Council ran a student forum with Democratic presidential candidates back in September. The theme …

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Memorial Day Weekend!

Dear Central Academy students and families, My husband reminded me that Memorial Day is this weekend.  I looked at him blankly for just a moment and thought, “Is that still a thing?”  I am experiencing The Pandemic Time …

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Text Book Return Plan

Dear Central Academy students and families, Text Book Return Please remember our textbook and material return is tomorrow from 9 – 4.  Be sure you follow the flow of traffic by entering  down the ramp to the East of …

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Snyder Named Rotary Teacher of the Year

We are so proud of Ms. Canada Snyder being named one of the Rotary Teachers of the Year in a virtual ceremony. The program brought one of our regularly scheduled and most inspiring programs of the year, the …

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Virtual Senior Recognition Ceremony

In a large collaborative effort, Central Academy seniors and staff produced our first ever Virtual Senior Recognition Ceremony! It is an informal parade of accolades, recognition, celebrations, humor, gratitude, and love. We are so proud of the Class …

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AP Exam Preparation

​Dear Central Academy Students and Families, I am sending this email to all Academy students who have signed up for AP exams associated with Academy classes.  This information is helpful to anyone taking the AP Exam this year, …

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