As the end of the school year grows near, excitement builds for one of the most momentous events in a DMPS student’s life – high school graduation! 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. We look forward to making memories with our seniors that will last a lifetime.

Congratulations — in advance — to every member of the Class of 2024 along with their teachers, parents, family and friends. We look forward to the celebration of our extraordinary students at this year’s commencement ceremonies.

Saturday, May 18
APA and Focus, Central Campus Auditorium, 11:00 a.m.

Friday, May 24
Options Academy, Hoyt Sherman Place, 10:00 a.m.
Ruby Van Meter, Ruby Van Meter Gymnasium, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 25
East High School, Drake University Knapp Center, 9:00 a.m.
Lincoln High School, Drake University Knapp Center, 12:30 p.m.
Roosevelt High School, Drake University Knapp Center, 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Campus, Central Campus Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 26
Hoover High School, Drake University Knapp Center, 10:00 a.m.
North High School, Drake University Knapp Center, 1:00 p.m.