Roosevelt to Offer AP Capstone Diploma

Central Academy and Roosevelt High School will join approximately 1,000 schools worldwide to implement AP Capstone, an innovative diploma program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for college success: research, collaboration, and communication. Central Academy and Roosevelt will be the first two high schools in the metro area to offer this opportunity for students. Click to headline to learn more.

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Senior Product Orders/Cap & Gown DEADLINE!

Herff Jones graduation product orders (cap/gown/invitations/rings/etc.) are due DECEMBER 9, 2016.  Orders and payments may be mailed before December 9, or use the convenient online option before December 16, 2016!  Late fees will be added to orders after …

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Roosevelt’s Theater Department presents It’s a Wonderful Life on December 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and on December 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Roosevelt auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.  Advance online …

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2016 Latino College Expo

The 23rd Annual Latino College Expo will be hosted by Drake University on Friday, November 18.  Interested Latino seniors and juniors should complete an application to be submitted by Thursday, November  10 to Mr. Williamson in the counseling …

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2015-2016 Yearbooks are IN!

The 2015-16 yearbooks are in! Stop by Mrs. Dunbar’s room 2260 to pick up before or after school.  2016 graduates may pick them up in the bookkeeper’s office (located in the main office) between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 …

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Roosevelt Senior Wins Yale Forensics Tourney

Roosevelt senior Jacob Thompson won first place at the Yale University Invitational, where he competed in Extemporaneous Speaking against 114 competitors. Jacob is ranked as one of the top high school extemporaneous speakers in the U.S. and was last year’s state champion Congressional debater, state champion in Extemporaneous Speaking, and third place finisher at the national championship.

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Rider Root Beer is BACK!

RIDER ROOT BEER is back!  And so are the cool t-shirts!    We will be selling ice cold bottles of RRB just stop into the building anytime between 8a.m.-3pm.. to purchase bottles or cases. The 32oz bottles are being sold …

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Prom Pictures Available

Prom Pictures now available for free download to share on social media, email, and sharing. You can also order prints online.

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Online Registration for 2016-2017 opens up July 5th

Online Registration opens up on July 5th!  Des Moines Public Schools is in our second year of the online registration process! It will be available starting July 5 through August 12. Computer make you nervous? Don’t stress! DMPS …

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Rider Root Beer

Rider Root Beer is a special collaboration between Roosevelt High School students and local professionals. The business plan, recipe, label and marketing all involved Roosevelt entrepreneurship students. All proceeds will benefit the Roosevelt High School science & art …

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