Ferdinand Alobo has come a long way from his home country to Des Moines, Iowa. As many of our refugee students can attest, the road isn’t always smooth. This week, Ferdinand was profiled by Des Moines Register Metro Columnist Daniel Finney, and he took the opportunity to talk about how teachers made a difference in his life. Click on the headline to read the column.
Hoover students put on their school colors Tuesday and visited three Des Moines elementary schools in honor of Universal Children’s Day. The day was established by the United Nations in 1954 to promote international togetherness and improve children’s welfare. Our Huskies shared art, dance and literature with students at Findley, Cowles and Moore. Click on the headline to read and see more.
Hoover Drama presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella this November 9, 10, and 11th at 7pm. The most recent adaptation of the classic tale turns the story on it’s head and encourages today’s princesses to take their fate into their own hands. Click on the headline to reserve tickets, and see photos of our dress rehearsal!
Hoover has been named a STEM BEST Partner by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. The awards support school partnerships in technology and bio science to manufacturing and finance. Hoover is home to the STEM Academy, a school-within-a-school that focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Click on the headline to read more.
As an IB World School, Hoover is always looking for ways to develop internationally-minded students. One way is to develop knowledge and understanding of issues that reach beyond our walls. Each month, students and staff will engage with one …
Hard to believe that October is already here! And parent/teacher conferences are just right around the corner. Hoover conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 17th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. We hope that you will be …
Occasionally the court hits the road in a deliberate effort to raise Iowans’ consciousness of how their state’s judicial system goes about its work. In September, the Justices heard oral arguments in the case of State of Iowa v. Bion Blake Ingram in the auditorium at Hoover High School. Click on the headline to read more.
School picture day is Friday, September 22nd. All students are expected to have their picture taken tomorrow, even if you are not buying pictures. Central students who ride the early bus should take their pictures before leave. Order packets …
Hoover senior Kevin Li is among nine DMPS students named as 2018 National Merit Semi-Finalists, one of the top academic honors for high school students. Click the headline to read more about the recognition one of our Huskies has earned in the classroom.
On Monday night, the 4th annual DMPS Marching Band Festival was held at Williams Stadium. It was a debut performance for the Huskies at this event as Hoover is working hard to rebuild our marching band program. Click the photo to read and see more about one more way Huskies are representing our school.
