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School News
Students Learning History While Tackling Misperceptions
U.S. History teachers and students at East High School carved an intriguing niche into the course curriculum this year. They’re going to examine their school’s own long story within the broader context of America’s. In particular, students will consider how to change what they consider to be a widespread misperception of East High. Click on the headline to learn how they plan to meet this challenge.
Picture Make-Up Day
Picture make-up day is on Friday, October 19.
18-19 Senior Calendar
The 18-19 Senior Calendar is (finally) here!
New School Hours Begin This Fall
Beginning in August, all schools at DMPS will have new hours. The new hours at our school will be 8:25 AM to 3:25 PM. The change is being made to better serve the educational needs of students, based on research into the sleep patterns of children and teenagers. Click the headline for more information.
Student IDs, DART Access to Change
The way students access DART buses is changing beginning in school year 2018-19. When students receive their school IDs this Fall, the badge will have a QR code embedded on it. The QR code will serve as the student’s “ticket” to ride DART. Students will be required to scan the QR code when boarding DART buses. Click on the headline to read more about the change, and the district’s partnership with DART.
Upcoming Events
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Oct 25
Staff Development – No School
Nov 6
School Board Meeting
Nov 20
Bowling: Boys Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Home)
Nov 20
Bowling: Boys JV vs. Marshalltown (Home)
Nov 20
Bowling: Girls Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Home)
