Holiday Dinner in FACS Class

Students in Ms. Besco’s Family and Consumer Science (FACS) class had a Holiday sit down formal dinner on Thursday, November 20th. This dinner was a way to come together as a class to support, inspire, and express their new …

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ACE Mentoring Program

Hoover students are participating in the ACE Mentoring Program.  During the last meeting they toured the Lithia Audi Dealership to see how a building is constructed.  In this program the students work with Architects, Engineers and Construction professionals to …

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Student Council Volunteers

Hoover student council volunteered on Tuesday, November 11th at Meals from the Heartland. Picture from left to right are, Oddessey Whitaker, Keenan Jackson, Kendra McGhee, DaSha Brown, Alicia Lovan, Matt Schwarz, Ava Torres, Shandra Gillson, and Ha Ho.

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Hoover Jazz Combo Performance

The Hoover Jazz Combo performed for the DMPS Instrumental Music Fundraiser at Barnes and Noble in West Des Moines on Saturday, November 15.  Pictured L-R: Marissa Van Elsen, Nickolas Bainter, Ben Tallman, Matthew Bourland, Max Tense and Katie …

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DMPS Test Message

The safety, security and well-being of our students and staff is always a top priority at Des Moines Public Schools. As winter draws near, and weather-related closings, delays or dismissals become a possibility, we want to make sure …

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Students Honored

Two Hoover students, Mamoon Koko and May Joy, were recognized by the Des Moines Metro Area Optimists Annual Youth Appreciation Week Celebration on Monday, November 17th.

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Breakfast with the Arts – Success!

On Saturday, November 8, the Hoover Jazz Combos, String Fusion, Chamber Choir, Harmony Jazz Choir and Drama students performed for an audience at the Hoover Alliance’s Breakfast With the Arts. The Breakfast was a fundraiser in support of …

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