Are You 17 1/2 Years Old? Become a Voter!

One of the missions of DMPS is to educate students who “understand the rights and obligations of citizenship.” And one of those rights is becoming a voter, a right available to many high school students. To register to vote in Iowa you must (a) be at least 17 1/2 years old, (b) be a U.S. citizen, and (c) be a resident of Iowa. Click the photo to visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s web site to learn more and complete a registration form.

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North Drama Presents ‘School of Rock’

The story revolves around Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After identifying the musical talent in his students, they form a band in an attempt to win a contest. Performances are on Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Click on the headline for a sneak peek!

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North Robotics Readies for Competition

Programs focusing on STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – have been at the center of the educational world in recent years, seen as one pathway for students to take rigorous courses while preparing for higher education and careers in an increasingly high-tech world. Click on the headline to see how students are engaging in STEM robotics.

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