Congratulations to Kacia Cain, an anatomy, physiology and biotechnology teacher at Central Campus, on being presented with the 2015 STEM Education Award for Inspired Teaching by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and Kemin Industries. The award is given to those who increase interest and achievement in STEM fields and careers. Click the photo to see more.

    Central Campus has lost a well-respected instructor as well as a beloved friend. Jon Richeson was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, February 21. His loss has radiated throughout Central Campus, the Des Moines …

Click the photo to read and see how our automotive tech students are restoring an Iowa State Patrol 1935 Ford. Central Campus used to be a part of the Ford Motor Company, and 1935 is the year the Iowa Highway Patrol was founded. Thanks to support from Keep Iowa Beautiful and the Early Wheels Club of Iowa for making this opportunity possible.

Chef John Andres and his students in the award-winning culinary arts program at Central Campus love a good chocolate covered strawberry. But making them can be tricky! In honor of Valentine’s Day, Chef Andres agreed to share his secret to making the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Click on the headline.

The Central Campus Aquarium, home of one of the top high school marine biology and aquarium science programs in the nation, now has one more claim to fame. The aquarium inhabitants now represent most of the world’s ocean life. To read more about the new arrivals, click on the image.

Central Campus fashion design students are proving bubble wrap is for more than just packing and popping. The Des Moines Register stopped by to see these students building costumes for the 5th annual ChildServe Bubble Ball, a charity event benefiting local …