DMPS Releases Class of ’25 Commencement Schedule

Update: Options Academy has announced a Winter graduation on January 16, 6:00 p.m. in the Central Campus Auditorium.

Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to announce the schedule of commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025. Over the course of eight days in May, nine events will be held to honor and celebrate our newest graduates.

Please note that, due to the Iowa High School Track & Field Championship taking place at Drake Stadium on May 22-24, the schedule for commencement ceremonies at the Knapp Center has been changed from what it has been in recent years. This is being done to avoid traffic congestion and parking limitations.

DMPS is excited to celebrate the Class of 2025 as follows:

SATURDAY, MAY 17

11:00 AM
All Points Academy and Focus
Central Campus Auditorium 

FRIDAY, MAY 23

10:00 AM
Options Academy
Hoyt Sherman Place

6:00 PM
Ruby Van Meter School
Ruby Van Meter School Gymnasium

SATURDAY, MAY 24

4:00 PM
Virtual Campus
Central Campus Auditorium

5:30 PM
Roosevelt High School
Knapp Center – Drake University

SUNDAY, MAY 25

8:30 AM
Lincoln High School
Knapp Center – Drake University

11:30 AM
East High School
Knapp Center – Drake University

2:30 PM
North High School
Knapp Center – Drake University

5:00 PM
Hoover High School
Knapp Center – Drake University