Central Campus Prepares “Block Party” Celebration
Central Campus is preparing for a “Block Party,” a week-long celebration of their renovated facilities as well as their world-class educational programs. An array of activities, demonstrations, events and tours are scheduled for throughout the week.
Central Campus is home to several nationally-recognized career and technical programs, the state’s top-ranked Advanced Placement program, and Iowa’s only International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Over the past few years, Central Campus has undergone major improvements and renovations to its facilities located at 1800 Grand Avenue and 1912 Grand Avenue, on the western edge of downtown Des Moines.
The following is the current schedule of events for the Central Campus Block Party.
MONDAY, APRIL 29
Art Show Opening
Central Campus – 3rd Floor
6:00 to 8:00 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
An Open House will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM featuring a wide range of events and activities, including:
|
Program |
Activity |
Location (room #) |
| Broadcasting and Film | Blue Screen Movie Magic- see yourself transported to the BIG Screen | 3005 |
| Culinary Arts | Cupcake Decorating | 2003 |
| Iowa Energy and Sustainability Academy | Celebrate Earth Day! Learn about a trip to the Dominican Republic. | 1606 |
| Auto Collision | Pinstripe Demonstration | 10 |
| Welding | Plasma Cutting: Tryout your Arc Welding Skills! | 11 |
| Teacher Academy | Complete your personal learning style inventory; find out about yourself and how to maximize your learning in and out of the classroom! | 1701 |
| Commercial Photography | Studio, Darkroom and Photoshop Demonstrations | 3002 |
| Nursing Assistant | Blood Pressure Checks | 2008 |
| Anatomy and Physiology/Biotechnology | DNA Testing | 2004 |
| Career Opportunities in Health | Photo with a Health Professional | 2002 |
| JROTC | Drill Team Demonstrations | Large gym |
| Graphic Communication | Print your own T-shirt | 3202 |
| Agri-Science | Buy plants from our greenhouse/visit our furry friends from the barn | First floor, hallway south of auditorium |
| World Languages | Cultural Market- food and artifacts from our Language cultures- Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish | Central Academy 3rd floor lounge/Central Campus student commons |
| Clay for a Cause | Pottery sale | Central Academy first floor north lobby |
| Marine Sciences | Visit Nemo and other marine animals. Student demonstration of coral propagation. | 3209 |
| Home Building | Japan-America Society of Iowa Tea House Restoration project | 512 |
| Engineering and Robotics | Robot demonstration | 2402 |
| Early Childhood Careers | M & M Walk | 1703 |
| Painting and Dry Wall | Airless Spray Demonstration | 550 |
| Fashion Design and Merchandising | Create your own Fashion Design | 3001 |
| Downtown School | Visit our Tree of Knowledge. Visit the DTS Art Gallery – each age-level team will display work | Front Entrance Culminating Event Room #1303 |
| Future Pathways | Display of student projects | 421 and 441 |
| English Language Learners | Bookmark written with name in non-latin based languageOrigami | 471 |
| Gateway Secondary School | Student work display | 3407 |
| CADD/Computer Tech | View student architecture projects | 2501 |
| Aviation | View program location | 2610 McKinley Ave. |
| Food and Nutrition | Visit and Taste school food service | Cafeteia, 2nd floor |
| RDG Planning and Design | Display of Remodel Project | 2nd Floor |
| Physical Education | Exercise Equipment | Balcony of gym |
| Automotive Technology | Participate in the restoration of a Model A and classic Nova. Learn to change your oil and rotate tires. | Basement-Auto Labs |
| Central Academy English | Create and listen to poets; view classroom materials and projects | Central Academy – First Floor |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Building Tours
9:00 to Noon
THURSDAY, MAY 2
Fashion Show
Central Campus Auditorium
7:00 PM
Admission: $10/adults, $5/students
