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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Meal Service Change for Out of District students

Dear Central Campus students and families, Starting Thursday, January 18, students will need to swipe their school ID badge to get meals in the Central Cafeteria. One consequence of this change is that our out-of-district students must begin …

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Out of District Meal Service Change

Dear Central Academy students and families, Starting Thursday, January 18, students will need to swipe their school ID badge to get meals in the Central Cafeteria. One consequence of this change is that our out-of-district students must begin …

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Absence Request Tool for Parents

Good afternoon, Central Academy Parents and Families! We are excited to announce a new and convenient way to notify us that your child will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early! The Infinite Campus Parent Portal now has …

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Mathletes Take First Place in Platteville Wisconsin!

We are pleased to announce that Central Academy earned first place at the 50th Annual High School Mathematics Contest held at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Wednesday, November 1. Central mathematicians won 24 of the 42 Division I All-Academic …

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