Strong is National Coach of the Year!

After this past weekend’s National Speech and Debate Tournament, Roosevelt High School continues to be one of the most decorated teams in the nation.  Coach, Harry Strong, (pictured at left) was named the 2014 National Coach of the …

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Roberts-Lewis: Gatorade Athlete of the Year

Roosevelt High School has a long legacy of top female track and field athletes. The legacy got longer today as Jalynn Roberts-Lewis was named the 2013-14 Gatorade Iowa Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year. The winner of …

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Thank you for your service!

Roosevelt has six new retirees who have given excellent service to our school.  Congratulations to administrators Nancy Elliott and Sue Marcucci (pictured), World Language teacher, Sue Davis, Special Education teachers Sue Jansen and Mike O’Malia and math teacher, …

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Girls’ Tennis takes 3rd in State!

Congratulations to the Girls’ Tennis Team for placing 3rd in the State Tennis Championship Meet!  We are so PROUD of you!  Meera Prasad and Mary Hill were crowned Doubles Champions!  Alex Kozlowski placed 5th in the state in …

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State Champions in Doubles Tennis!

Congratulations to 2014 State Champions in Doubles Tennis: Mary Hill and Meera Prasad! See the rest of the action on Saturday 9:00 AM at the Ames High School Tennis Center!

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Turner takes 2nd in Essay Contest

Congratulations to Zoe Turner, who will be a sophomore at Roosevelt High School, on placing second in the statewide essay contest for the 2014 Iowa Juneteenth Observance, which notes the African-American experience in the annals of U.S. history. Click headline to read a copy of Zoe’s honored essay.

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Summer Information

SUMMER TIME!  Congratulations on Final Exams, Scholars!  Look for a mailing at the end of June for report cards and registration materials. SUMMER SCHOOL STARTS: Seniors: June 9; Everyone else: June 10; 9 – 12. REGISTRATION for next …

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Roosevelt Shines at Musical Theater Awards

Students from Roosevelt, East, Hoover and Lincoln were on stage performing and winning at the 2nd annual Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards, held last night at the Civic Center and hosted by Des Moines Performing Arts. Click the image to see a list of winning performers from DMPS and see photos of the gala event.

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