Des Moines Public Schools has proposed a change in the high school class schedule, from the current block schedule to a modified block schedule that will increase instruction time for students. Before a final decision is made, DMPS …
Winter Break will be from December 24th through January 4th. Hoover offices will be close December 24th, 25th, 28th & 31st and January 1st. Regular office hours will begin on January 2nd. Classes resume on January 7th, which …
This past weekend, the Hoover Jazz Band competed at the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Jazz Festival in Waukee. This was their first competition in many years and allowed them to dip their toes into the world …
Career & Technical Education Students toured Dee Zee Manufacturing during Iowa’s 2018 Manufacturing Week. They gathered with students from several other local districts for the tour and lunch, and had the opportunity to meet with congressman, David Young. Pictured left …
On Monday, December 3rd, Hoover Alumni, Steven C. Bahls, was inducted into the Hoover Alumni Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at a school assembly. Steven attended Hoover High School for three years, graduating in its fourth …
For Universal Children’s Day, student leaders from Hoover High School engaged with future Huskies. Members of the Hoover Difference Makers – including many members of the school’s Student Council and National Honor Society – first went to the Science Center of Iowa’s preschool before visiting their neighbors at Moore Elementary School. Click on the headline to see photos of their visits.
The student application process for the June 2019 Kofu, Japan Exchange is underway. This student exchange is entering its 36th year and proves to be one of the most rewarding educational opportunities offered to the students of Des Moines Public Schools. Click on the headline to see a student produced video and read more about the trip.
Seniors, Do you still have questions about your graduation cap and gown order? Herff Jones will be at Hoover on Tuesday, November 13th from noon to 1:30 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your questions and make …
Have you ever purchased a snack or drink at a concession stand at a Meredith or Hoover event? Concession stand sales generate the most money to help support the Booster Club’s mission. Parents who volunteer in the concession …
There is a Des Moines & Kofu, Japan Student Exchange opportunity for students entering grades 7-11. In June 2019, students can spend almost two weeks immersed in the Japanese culture. They spend time as a member of a …
