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Articles from May 2021

Signing Ceremony Celebrates Skilled Trades Students

May 27th, 2021

While high school signing ceremonies are often held for student-athletes heading off to play college sports, Central Campus has started a new tradition: celebrating students who are using their skilled trades education to head off to good careers. …

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First Fish Move Into Donated 1,000 Gallon Exhibit Tank

May 26th, 2021

Like a curious neighbor eyeing new construction next door, the bridled burrfish (Chilomycterus antennatus) occasionally pauses in its modest Central Campus tank to eyeball the installation of what must seem to this little porcupine fish like an aquatic …

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It Begins: First of Seven Ceremonies Held for Class of 2021

May 25th, 2021
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DMPS Student-Athletes in Competition at State Track Meet

May 25th, 2021
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Visual Arts Offers On-Demand K-12 Virtual Art Show

May 21st, 2021

The DMPS Art Exhibit is one of the biggest annual visual arts events in Des Moines, featuring works by students from every public school in the city. Like so many events, last year’s exhibit was cancelled. This year’s …

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