MAKING THEIR OWN BEAT

The Early Childhood Careers program, taught by Younghee Steenhoek, joined the Downtown School’s “Sing-A-Long” time. While studying music and movement with students, the ECC class created their own drum line. Here they are rockin’ out with “Little Drummer Boy”.

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WELDING SERVICE PROJECT

The American Welding Society Student Chapter located at Central Campus completed a service project out Main Stream Living, Inc. by overhauling an old trailer used to transport material. Main Stream Living, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission …

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THEY ARE HERE!

This is an exciting time here at Central Campus! We are the proud care takers of a unique and amazing creature. The Nautilis. Our Marine Biology instructor Greg Barord was paramount in obtaining these and this is the …

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Central Campus Cafe Open Friday

The Central Campus Café is open Friday from 10:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click on the headline to see the menu and make a reservation. Reservations are recommended!

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IT’S ALL ADDING UP!

Ryan who is a junior from North, assists with a seventh grade math lesson at Meredith Middle School as part of his Teacher Academy practicum. He said the students had caught on quickly to the new concept and were preparing …

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SINGING ALONG

Students from the Certified Nurse Aide program, taught by Carrie-Anne Torgerson, sang holiday carols with residents at the Valley View Village.

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PROTEST AT CENTRAL ACADEMY

Students from both Central Academy and Central Campus organized a lunch-time protest in support of the recent deaths of in the communities of Ferguson and New York. This “die-in” was held in the Central Academy lobby over the lunch …

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Verizon Grant to Expand DMPS-DMU Partnership

Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation, Central Campus will begin a new initiative next fall, the “Brain Histology STEM Lab.” The program expands the medical education partnership already underway between DMPS and Des Moines University. Click the photo to read more about the program and a DMU visit by Central students.

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JROTC CADET OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to SFC McLain Swauger for his selection as the November Red Bull Cadet of the Month. His performance before the board was exemplary. Presenting the award to McLain is Mrs. Julie Rosin the Director of CTI at …

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AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS HOST A BOOTH

It is always exciting to hear about what our teachers and students have been up to. In fact, Career and Technical Education at Central Campus was well represented!   Mr. Jim Boyd along with a group of Automotive students …

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