Loosely based on the opera La Bohème, Rent tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City’s East Village. Students will present four performances in the auditorium: Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:00 PM as well as Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Click on the headline to see more photos.

The student application process for the June 2019 Kofu, Japan Exchange is underway. This student exchange is entering its 36th year and proves to be one of the most rewarding educational opportunities offered to the students of Des Moines Public Schools. Click on the headline to see a student produced video and read more about the trip.