Senior Murphy Burke signed a national letter of intent with Western Kentucky University today.  Burke is the daughter of Stephanie Pruesch and Bernie Burke.  She is a 3-time individual state champion in debate and is currently ranked 24th …

Roosevelt A.P. student and senior Connor Bredbeck proves you can do it all. In addition to his long list of Advanced Placement classes, he’s also starring in the Des Moines Playhouse’s new musical, Pinkalicious. The musical runs April 25 – May 18. For tickets and show times, click on the picture. Connor was interviewed by WHO-TV 13 this month about Advanced Placement when Roosevelt made the Washington Post’s list of the nation’s most challenging high schools.

Sharks have done it again!  Putting on a fantastic show of strength, grace, timing, teamwork and hold-your-breath pageantry!  The team has logged more than 440 hours of philanthropic service in addition to preparing for the show and being …

Select Roosevelt students participated in the Construction Expo today and practiced walking on steel I-beams, operating bulldozers, cranes and jack hammers.  Click on headline above for pictures from the event.

 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.