Hoover has been listed on the Iowa AP Index, created by the University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center, six of the past seven years. This year Hoover earned our top ranking ever, coming in as the 12th best school in Iowa for providing students with Advanced Placement course. Click the headline to read more about our success.
Hoover iJAG students participated in the iJAG Career Development Conference on May 1st. The team placed 3rd in the Signature Event Banner Competition, which was presented by Taejuane Lewis-Douglas and Deiondre Greene. Individual medals went to Mia Patterson …
Hoover freshman participated in the inaugural Freshman Seminar Career Fair on Tuesday, May 6. More than 25 community representatives were present at the fair to answer student questions and prompt students to consider what actions they are taking …
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, sponsored by the national PTA organization. And Tuesday is National Teacher Day, sponsored by the NEA. Do you have a teacher who made a difference in your life? The life of your child? Or do you just want to say thanks to the teacher(s) who helped you find success? Please share your stories on Twitter using the hashtag #ThankADMPSTeacher.
Hoover High School would like to invite incoming freshman and their families to attend our upcoming Freshman Orientation and informational night on Tuesday May 20th, 2014 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet …
Bethany Wildt was one of six Des Moines Public Schools students to receive an $8,000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Des Moines. The money will help Bethany pay for the college of her choice. Bethany says she’ll pursue a degree in nursing, starting at Iowa Central Community College. Click the headline to read more about it.
Dr. Raj Raman of Iowa State University visits with students in Hoover’s STEM Academy. The ISU professor, who’s worked with Hoover teachers in establishing the STEM Academy, visited the high school for a discussion about engineering as one of the many science and technology fields of study. Click the photo to read more about today’s guest lecturer.
Huskies driveway prints are now available for $20 ($10 for each additional print at the same property). Support Post Prom and show your Husky Pride! Contact Susie at susie.rider@mchsi.com or 515-577-9207 to schedule a time. Order by April 30th. Pay …
Visitors enjoyed great music and tasty desserts at the Hoover Jazz Fusion Dessert Concert this week. The Hoover Jazz Combo and Hoover String Fusion performed. In case you haven’t heard, Hoover’s String Fusion is an auditioned alternative strings group. The students played electric instruments and also danced while playing their acoustic instruments. We have great music programs at Hoover High School! Proceeds from Tuesday night’s concert went to support the Hoover Band and Orchestra programs.
Educators from across the state gathered for the Iowa STEM Conference III, and Hoover delivered a powerful one-two punch. Teacher Eric Hall and STEM Academy Coordinator Maureen Griffin were presenters while three academy students were part of a panel discussion. Click the headline to read more about Hoover’s STEM leadership.
