NEW NIGHT – 6th Annual Northside Night

The 6th annual NORTHSIDE NIGHT has been changed to Thursday evening, February 15th, 2018.  Be sure and mark your calendars and save the date for this night of spectacular performances!

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All State Orchestra

Jenna Jensen (senior, violin) and Stephanie Ramos (senior, viola) participated in the IHSMA All-State Orchestra at Iowa State University.  In addition, Amanda George (freshman, viola), was accepted to the Iowa Junior Honors Orchestra, which runs alongside the IHSMA …

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North Student Added to DMPS Intern Program

Molly Walker is the newest addition to the DMPS Financial Services Department. They currently have three active interns who work in this department performing various duties. Currently Molly is assisting the DMPS Accounts Receivable department with data entry …

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FHLB Launches Internship for North Students

Rosemary Galadamez, a senior at North High School, was one of four students to participate in a new internship program with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB.)  FHLB has partnered with North High School this …

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Canned Food Drive

Ms. Schwendau’s Senior Polar Bear Time class made cash donations to purchase cans for the canned food drive.  The students donated a total of $88.60 and Ms. Schwendau matched their donation.  Over 400 food items were donated to …

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Sisters 4 Success Meets “The Color Purple”

Students involved in the DMPS program Sisters for Success had a special 30 minute meeting with the leading ladies of ‘The Color Purple’ at Des Moines Performing Arts. The event followed a day of workshops and learning about …

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JAG National Student Leadership

Our very own Nyamal Gatluak will be attending the annual JAG National Student Leadership Academy that will take place from November 27th – December 1st in Washington DC. Over 100 students from Iowa submitted essays stating what iJAG has done …

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North Student Attends National Education Conference

As the student member on the State Board of Education, North High School student: Robert Nishimwe, was invited to attend the National Association of the State Board of Education Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 2nd and 3rd. …

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NHS Theatre Arts Fall Play

North High School Theatre Arts will present “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” comedy/drama play on Friday, November 3rd at 7:00 PM and on Saturday, November 4th at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.  Based …

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Iowa High School Press Association Fall Conference

Thirty-one students in Ms. Jennifer Dryden’s journalism and publications classes attended the annual Iowa High School Press Association fall conference at the University of Iowa in Iowa City Thursday, Oct. 26. Students chose a workshop for each hour …

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