Riders create artwork for Philanthropy Awards

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) announced the 2014 Philanthropy Day award winners last summer. The annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of life in central Iowa. A select number of Roosevelt Students created artwork for each award recipient.

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Band Wears Pink Plumes for Breast Cancer

To show support for Breast Cancer Awareness, and raise money for the cause, DMPS high school marching bands are going PINK. During the month of October, each band will be wearing pink plumes in their marching band uniform hats. Roosevelt kicks off the effort tonight during their game against Johnston at Drake Stadium. Click the photo to read more.

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What’s That in the Hallway?

Wildlife filled Noreen Nsereko’s environmental science class at Roosevelt High School. Along with the red tailed boa constrictor, zoo officials brought in a marine toad, a blue and gold macaw and an American alligator to show to the class. Down the hall in Deb Henry’s biology class, students have been raising and releasing monarch butterflies.

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AP Art History class curator project

A.P. Art History students In Becky Johnson’s class celebrated their study of over 30,000 years of Art History and completion of one of the hardest A.P. exams with a reception and unveiling of their museum exhibits. This final …

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Beautification Project!

Groups of volunteers took shifts to plant beds along the entrance to Roosevelt today.  The project was sponsored by the TRHS Foundation!  It was a beautiful day for it, too!  See pictures from the event by clicking the …

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Sharks Since 1926

Sharks have done it again!  Putting on a fantastic show of strength, grace, timing, teamwork and hold-your-breath pageantry!  The team has logged more than 440 hours of philanthropic service in addition to preparing for the show and being …

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Euken Wins Rotary Teaching Award

Roosevelt High School’s Mindy Euken won the Rotary Club of Des Moines’ 2014 Educator of the Year award! The award recognizes her dedication, devotion and value to our community. To read more about this huge honor, click on the headline.

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Roosevelt Student Actor Performs at All-State

Congratulations to Roosevelt student actor Murphy Burke. After earning a nomination at the Iowa High School Speech Association state individual contest on March 15th in Glenwood, Murphy advanced to the IHSSA All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa.

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Summer Driver’s Ed Applications Available

Ready to get behind the wheel? Applications became available today in the counseling office. Driver’s Education class dates are June 9 – July 21, 2014. To find out more and download an application, click on the headline.

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Final Payment Due

AP exams are coming soon!  The last day to pay for an exam is APRIL 1– next Tuesday!  Check with the bookkeeper or on Infinite Campus to ensure that your exam(s) is ordered and paid for!  Don’t miss out! Please …

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