Ms. Euken’s Heritage Spanish class culminated their study of the history of the U.S. migrant worker program by watching the just released biography of Cesar Chavez whose struggles on behalf of the migrant workers have been lauded by JFK, the Pope …
The Roosevelt Foundation honored Outstanding Contributors of the Year: Ben and Barb Hildenbrant! (pictured here with Foundation President, Fritz Craiger) Also recognized was Sue Jansen as Foundation Teacher of the Year! Service leads to Success! Click on headline for pictures …
Roosevelt is proud to announce two new members to our prestigious Hall of Fame: Ed Bittle, class of 1960 and Janis Arnold Ruan, class of 1962. Both stressed a life of service by example and in their remarks. …
Roosevelt continues to rank as one of the top high schools in Iowa, and the nation, when it comes to preparing students for post-secondary education, according to the list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools released by the Washington Post. Roosevelt is one of only seven high schools in Iowa included in the ranking. Click the headline to read more.
Roosevelt Scholars! Voluntary Saturday School is this weekend from 9:00- 11:30 AM. If you need to get caught up on work or just want to study before grades are submitted for the 12-week report card, this is …
The Roosevelt Sharks are preparing for their annual synchronized swim pageant! Watch the drama unfold in the water at the Roosevelt High School pool this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00. The Roosevelt Sharks are the oldest high school synchronized swimming club in the nation, founded in 1926.
Congratulations to Roosevelt’s Drama Department on a successful run of “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.” Many people came out to watch the children’s classic LIVE on the stage. Thanks to Roosevelt High School alumna Phoebe Sexton for taking the wonderful photos!
“It’s really overwhelming to get so much love for the work we do,” Mindy Euken told the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Click on her picture to read more about her special day!
Roosevelt High School’s Mindy Euken won the Rotary Club of Des Moines’ 2014 Educator of the Year award! The award recognizes her dedication, devotion and value to our community. To read more about this huge honor, click on the headline.
Congratulations to Roosevelt student actor Murphy Burke. After earning a nomination at the Iowa High School Speech Association state individual contest on March 15th in Glenwood, Murphy advanced to the IHSSA All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa.
