​Dear Central Academy students and families, DMPS is actively responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Last week our Superintendent sent out information about our response in an email to all families and staff (a copy of that message is …

Dear Central Academy students and families, Every year we tend to see an uptick in the number of cases of colds and flu between February and spring break.  This year is no exception. As usual for this time …

Dear ​Central Academy students, State Wide High School Voter Registration Day is March 3, 2020.  If you are an American citizen and will be 18 years old by 11/3/2020, you could vote in the next federal election.  You …

Because of the weather, DMPS has delayed the start of school for 2-hours on Thursday, February 13.  So, comprehensive high schools, which normally start at 8:25 will start at 10:25. Middle schools start at 10:30. Central Academy and …

On Friday Night, January 31, 2020, a group of students with a wide range of political positions, came together to discuss current government policies.  It was lively and engaging.   Watch it for yourself!  

Dear 8th Grade Academy students and families! At the end of each semester, parents of 8th grade students must decide how they would like their child’s Academy classes to appear on their high school transcripts.  Indicate your choice …

On Tuesday, November 5, Des Moines voters approved an increase and extension of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for Des Moines Public Schools.THANK YOU!  The levy is critical for DMPS to continue to maintain and improve …

Dear Central Academy Students and Families, On Tuesday, November 5, Des Moines voters will be asked to approve an increase and extension of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for Des Moines Public Schools. If you would …