Thank you, Shade Tree Auto, for hosting Avenue Scholars today! They got to learn about the auto industry, as well as entrepreneurship! Thank you, Clint and team!

Axios Des Moines reports on the recently released Iowa School Performance Profiles and the changes metro area high schools saw between the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. Read more at axios.com/local/des-moin…

A few of our Des Moines Roosevelt seniors had a chance to visit Drake University Bright College. We are so excited about this partnership! Their innovative approach to supporting students practically guarantees success!

Avenue Scholars are piloting a new soft skills assessment to discover their strengths. Thanks to Jeff Nieto for bringing this to us! As employers move to skills based hiring, Avenue Scholars will be ready!

Three Avenue Scholars got to participate in Innoventure Challenge thanks to Jeff Reed and Momentum Studios!

Avenue Scholars at East High School had thoughtful insights to share with DMPS board members today. Thank you to Maria Alonzo-Diaz and Patrick Dix for creating a safe space to share thoughts, ideas, and perspectives! DM Public Schools

Thank you, Jenna Knox and Patrick Dix, for another great feedback session with DM North High School Avenue Scholars! We appreciate the space to provide our unique perspectives. If we want to know what's really going on, ask the kids. DM Public Schools

We are so proud of Talan (East High School) and Brenda (DM North High School ) for completing their CNA certification at Central Campus! They stopped by the office to show off their credentials. Love this!

Welcome, Rob Denson, President of Mac, to our Board of Directors! Rob has been a fierce supporter and we look forward to continuing our partnership!

We are seeking a tutor to support our students with Algebra II. If you are retired or looking for a way to engage with some awesome kids, send us a message at [email protected]. We are willing to pay for these services.

Thank you to the team Hy-Vee for hosting Avenue Scholars interested in business and IT! The facilities and employee perks were amazing and we heard from professionals who began successful careers in high school. It’s clear they take great care of their employees and customers!

These student leaders Des Moines Roosevelt are helping to recruit the next class of Avenue Scholars! Come join us - we’ve got talent!

Shout out to board member, Rob Denson, for being inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame! dsmpartnership.com/news-media/new…

Thank you, Junior Achievement, for providing a high-quality learning experience as our scholars learn about the realities of "adulting" and financial literacy! Finance Park is an experience that all young people need! East High School Des Moines Roosevelt DM North High School

Today we are grateful for the generosity of the East High School Alumni Association as our Avenue Scholars received more than $42,000 in scholarships! Thank you to the alumni of East HS for helping clear a path to post-secondary education!

We are grateful for the support of the Roosevelt High School Foundation and Alumni Association. Avenue Scholars were awarded $33,500 in scholarships! These dollars will help to close the gap and make post-secondary education a reality! THANK YOU! Des Moines Roosevelt

That’s a wrap! Our first group of Avenue Scholars wrapped up the healthcare bootcamp at Mercy College of Health Sciences. The second group begins June 24. A special thanks to Kaitlyn Schmitt and the team at Mercy! You killed it.

We LOVE seeing our young women get into skilled trades! Angelynn, Benisha, and Isabel from East High School are making us proud at their Forest Ave Outreach class at Local 33! Thank you, Mark Core, for supporting their goals!

Thank you to the Fareway Stores team for hosting our Q4 deputy meeting at the new HQ in Johnston & to Avenue Scholars Des Moines for joining the group for discussion on providing another impactful avenue for employers to engage with Iowa youth & working towards a brighter future together!