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 …

​Dear Central Academy Students and families, PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES Our Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 29, from 4 – 8 PM.  These are designed to be short, face-to-face updates on …

​Dear Central Academy Students and families, UPDATE: A Celebration of Life will be held for Mr. Hildreth on Saturday, November 16 from 2 -4 PM at Hoover High School in the Denis Hildreth Auditorium. PREVIOUS NOTIFICATIONS We are …

SECURITY Last night there was a disturbance downtown. There was a slim chance that a problem could bubble up at school today since there were some DMPS students  involved– none of them were Academy students, however. Just to …