"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 😊
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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. https://t.co/utQnzZOXhX
Webinar Reminder: Class of 2025 - Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 pm and learn about the required https://t.co/4zqb62CfFL Account and how to set it up for both students and parents. This is your first step in the financial aid process.
Register: https://t.co/b5WkH6HrCa
High School seniors & adults: Learn how AI can boost your future! Join our Intro to Generative AI & ChatGPT class on Oct 14. Just $35! 🔗 https://t.co/S0ATz2yFyc
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Celebrate #CollegeSavingsMonth by visiting https://t.co/nHc3IUt91L to enter to win a $5,290 @Iowa529Plan account contribution! That’s enough to cover an entire year’s tuition at an Iowa community college.
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! 🌠🎓
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!
BUSY days ahead for @DMschools Future Ready Team, counselors, & staff:
🔹️Staff PD abt college match/fit w/ @icansucceed, DMACC, & @SchooLinks
🔹️H.S. College Fair
🔹️@uiowa campus visit
🔹️Nat'l @GEARUP_Iowa Day in middle schools
🔹️@dm_north Future Ready Kick-Off Day 🌠
Class of 2026 - TONIGHT is your night to learn the tips and tricks to get you through this year On Track for success. Register: https://t.co/UgVHlc7Xhb
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! https://t.co/6n9lkJfNua
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. https://t.co/8Nl9bMFZXC
@DMschools middle school staff getting trained on new @TransfrInc career exploration #virtualreality headsets students will have the opportunity to use this year! ✨️
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: https://t.co/w7V5Wed9cN
@Dsmeast Congrats, Lauren, & thanks for all you do for our students & families! You've been a great partner with our postsecondary success efforts! 😊