Classes – Spring 2023
Community Education @ DMPS provides a variety of extracurricular learning opportunities for students in Des Moines. Learn more about our current offerings.
NOTE: to register for any of the classes listed below, please click here.
BLACK HISTORY: A PERSPECTIVE IN BLACKNESS
- January 23 – March 6
- Monday nights from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Central Campus
- This interactive class will be taught by Alex Hanna (former Principal at Merrill) and will cover many topics such as preparing youth for the future, technology (working with Podcasts), How to make a positive impact on society and much more.
Download this flyer for additional information.
COLLEGE PREP COURSE (Grades 9-12)
- January 24 – March 7
- Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Central Campus
- This class will focus on preparing students for life after High School and will be taught by Kimber Foshe (Counselor at Merrill) and will cover topics such as essay writing, resumes, applications and more.
Download this flyer for additional information.
HY-VEE COOKING CLASS (Grades 3-5)
- January 24 – March 7
- Tuesday nights from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at Edmunds Elementary School cafeteria
- This class will focus on helping elementary students make fun and easy after school snacks and will be taught by Katie Schaeffer (Hy-Vee Dietician). Family members are welcome to attend.