2020 Commencement Schedule
SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, alternatives for how to celebrate the Class of 2020 are actively being considered in a way other than the traditional ceremony involving thousands of people in an auditorium in late May. DMPS is exploring how this will be implemented and is committed to recognizing the accomplishments of our newest graduates.
Between May 22 and 24, hundreds of members of the DMPS Class of 2020 will don their caps and gowns, walk across a stage, and receive their high school diplomas. And from there, each will take the first step into the next stage of their lives.
Commencement is a district-wide celebration of the academic accomplishments that have led each student to the successful completion of high school. It is an uplifting event for all of Des Moines Public Schools as we celebrate each and every graduate.
Congratulations to every member of the Class of 2020 – along with their teachers, parents, family and friends. We look forward to the celebration of our extraordinary students at this year’s commencement ceremonies.
DMPS 2020 Commencements
| SCHOOL | LOCATION | DATE/TIME |
|---|---|---|
| All Points Academy | Central Campus Auditorium | May 22, 2:00 p.m. |
| Focus | Central Campus Auditorium | May 22, 2:00 p.m. |
| Ruby Van Meter | Ruby Van Meter Gymnasium | May 28, 6:00 p.m. |
| East High School | Williams Stadium | May 29, 9:00 a.m. (Rain date: May 30, noon) |
| Lincoln High School | Lincoln Roundhouse | May 29, 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. |
| Roosevelt High School | Drake Stadium | May 29, 5:00 p.m. (Rain date: May 30, 5:00 p.m.) |
| Hoover High School | Drake University Knapp Center | May 30, 10:00 a.m. |
| North High School | Drake University Knapp Center | May 30, 2:00 p.m. |
| Virtual Campus | Kurtz - 1000 Porter Avenue | May 30, 4:00 p.m. |
| Summer Graduation | North High School | August 14, 10:00 a.m. |