"I was able to help an exchange student finally get his @FAFSA FSA ID after two weeks of trying. He cried & we did 3 high fives!" - Ms. Estes, @DMRoosevelt#FutureReadyDMPS Coach ๐
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A new @CentralCampusDM paid student internship program is getting rave reviews from students who are calling it a "best decision" and "exciting and challenging." See how an @iowaworkforce grant is helping students find pathways to their dream careers. dmschools.org/2024/10/studenโฆ
Webinar Reminder: Class of 2025 - Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 pm and learn about the required StudentAid.gov Account and how to set it up for both students and parents. This is your first step in the financial aid process.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
High School seniors & adults: Learn how AI can boost your future! Join our Intro to Generative AI & ChatGPT class on Oct 14. Just $35! ๐ shorturl.at/gajfz#CommunityEd@DMschools
Celebrate #CollegeSavingsMonth by visiting Iowa529Contest.com to enter to win a $5,290 @Iowa529Plan account contribution! Thatโs enough to cover an entire yearโs tuition at an Iowa community college.
ALT Enter to win a $5,290 contribution! 1. Go to Iowa529Contest.com 2. Watch a short 30 second video 3. Register up to four eligible Beneficiaries per entry
10th-12th graders from all @DMschools high schools had the opportunity to talk with several admissions reps from in-state & out-of-state colleges & universities during our college fair today. Thanks to Lincoln & Roosevelt for hosting this year! ๐ ๐
DMPS is looking for Special Education Associates. Join us Wednesday, Sept. 25 to talk with our @DMschools hiring staff and ask questions. We would love to meet you and talk about your future at DMPS!
Class of 2026 - TONIGHT is your night to learn the tips and tricks to get you through this year On Track for success. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
Thank to our partnership with @googlefiber, Des Moines families will have access to the technology skills they need to support their student's academic success. Parent University unlocks possibilities! dmschools.org/news_release/gโฆ
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth!
31% of our @DMschools student population is Hispanic & we CELEBRATE the beauty, talent, & culture they bring to our schools, community, & future workforce!
Nearly one-third of public-school students are Latino, bringing unique cultures, traditions, and identities rooted in dozens of countries into our schools.
As we begin #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate Latino excellence in our schools & our work at ED.
#HHM
We are excited to share some big news from our friends at @SimpsonCollege: they are providing full-tuition scholarships to DMPS students who graduate with a 3.5 GPA or better. Visit the announcement on Simpson's web site for more information. simpson.edu/news/simpson-offโฆ
Full house at first ever @DMschools mtg of nearly 40 community partners serving DMPS students/families in postsecondary exploration, advising, & planning. We were COLLECTIVELY EMPOWERED hearing successes.
GRATEFUL to collaborate so ALL our kids can THRIVE now AND in the future!
Calling all Sophomores - the On Track Class of 2027 event is next week. Join us for an interactive panel discussion & get prepped for the coming year.
Register on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
Webinar Reminder: Calling all high school freshmen and parents - Join us TONIGHT for Freshman Transitions at 5:30pm
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
With funding from @GEARUP_Iowa, we are excited to have some of our Future Ready Coaches, middle school counselors, & other staff attend this summit to support student social-emotional learning & mental well-being! #ittakesavillage#MentalHealthMatters@DMschools
๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐ - ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ป๐ผ๐ โ๏ธ
#mentalhealth concerns are on the rise, especially in our schools. Join us September 15-16 to learn the latest research and best practices to best support your students staff.
Register for ๐ญ๐น๐ฌ๐ฌ by Sept. 11 โก๏ธ buff.ly/4bN3UoH