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29. The Voices of the Class of 2026
Jun 24, 2026
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28. That's News to Me Crew
Mar 31, 2026
16m 43s
27. 2026 DMPS State of the Schools
Feb 19, 2026
28m 33s
26. Community Partnerships 101
Dec 8, 2025
18m 12s
25. Career & Technical Education
Oct 8, 2025
15m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | 29. The Voices of the Class of 2026 | Graduation season is always a time of reflection, pride, and hope for what’s ahead. No moment captures that more than the words shared by our student commencement speakers.In this special episode, we’re bringing you the voices of the Class of 2026. You’ll hear speeches from the graduating seniors of East, Hoover, Lincoln, North, and Roosevelt high schools -- students who represent the heart, determination, and diversity of our district.Let’s celebrate the Class of 2026.Watch the full graduations here and watch DMPS graduation higlights here. Come Here. Become Here.dmschools.org.Follow DMPS:Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube.Hosted by Amanda LewisProduced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | 28. That's News to Me Crew✨ | student podcastingeducation+3 | Kenya De La Cruz JimenezChemya McGee+1 | Hiatt Middle SchoolDes Moines Public Schools | — | podcastingeducation+3 | — | 16m 43s | |
| 2/19/26 | 27. 2026 DMPS State of the Schools✨ | State of the SchoolsEducation+3 | Irene AloboConnie Boesen+3 | Des Moines Public SchoolsDMPS-TV | — | Des MoinesState of the Schools+4 | — | 28m 33s | |
| 12/8/25 | 26. Community Partnerships 101✨ | community partnershipseducation+3 | — | Principal Financial GroupGarton Elementary School+1 | — | community partnershipseducation+3 | — | 18m 12s | |
| 10/8/25 | 25. Career & Technical Education✨ | Career & Technical EducationEquitable Opportunities+3 | Kelsie MouchkaTasha Brown | Central CampusDes Moines Public Schools | Des Moines | Career & Technical EducationCentral Campus+7 | — | 15m 31s | |
| 8/20/25 | 24. What is New for the 2025-26 DMPS School Year✨ | school year changeseducation updates+3 | — | Des Moines Public Schools | DMPSdmschools.org | DMPSschool year+5 | — | 24m 45s | |
| 7/31/25 | 23. Reimagining Education at Des Moines Public Schools✨ | education reformstudent success+3 | Dr. Ian RobertsMatt Smith | Des Moines Public Schools | North High School | Reimagining EducationDes Moines Public Schools+3 | — | 15m 34s | |
| 7/2/25 | 22. Diploma+ : Reflecting Unique Strengths, Passions, and Future Goals of Students✨ | high school graduationDiploma++3 | Dr. Robert Lundin | Des Moines Public Schools | — | Diploma+high school+3 | — | 22m 42s | |
| 6/5/25 | 21. The Voices of the Class of 2025✨ | graduationstudent speeches+4 | — | Des Moines Public SchoolsDMPS-TV | EastHoover+3 | graduationcommencement+4 | — | 30m 21s | |
| 4/14/25 | 20. Pt 2 - DMPS Schools Earn National Counseling Recognitions✨ | school counselingRAMP designation+3 | Erin Kruger CavazosMike Freund+1 | Des Moines Public SchoolsAmerican School Counselor Association | East High SchoolThe Downtown School+1 | DMPScounseling+3 | — | 34m 24s | |
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| 4/1/25 | 20. DMPS Schools Earn National Counseling Recognitions✨ | school counselingRAMP designation+3 | Erin Kruger CavazosMike Freund+1 | American School Counselor AssociationDes Moines Public Schools | East High SchoolThe Downtown School+1 | DMPScounseling recognitions+3 | — | 19m 11s | |
| 2/17/25 | 19. Reimagining Education, Live at 2025 DMPS State of the Schools | This episode is a live recording from the 2025 DMPS State of the Schools event held in the North High School auditorium on February 11, 2025. Reimagining Education at Des Moines Public Schools means providing the best education choices to prepare all students for successful futures.This multi-year plan calls for major changes and improvements to enhance support for the educational outcomes of students in Des Moines.Host Amanda Lewis and student co-host Champ-PacifiqueMukiza speak with Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts, Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen, RE student committee member Christopher Ramirez-Chavez, and DMEA Associate Executive Director Doug Smith to discuss the aspirational goal of reimagining education and reinvigorating schools. Learn more about the Reimagining Education plan here.Come Here. Become Here.dmschools.org.Follow DMPS:Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube.Hosted by Amanda LewisProduced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 1/13/25 | 18. DMPS Foundation, Supporting Des Moines Public Schools | The DMPS Foundation exists to provide direct financial support for teacher requests — whether it’s for decodable books to enhance literacy, gardening supplies to foster hands-on learning, or outdoor murals that inspire creativity and pride in their schools. We know that teachers go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for their students. The Foundation is here to help. Host Amanda Lewis speaks with DMPS Board Member and Foundation Chair Jenna Knox and Foundation Board Member Jazlyn Fitz about the initiatives and fundraising events that help to bridge resource gaps. Learn more about the DMPS Foundation and consider donating here. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 12/11/24 | 17. State Report Shows Areas of Growth, Room to Improve | Iowa School Performance Profile Shows 16 DMPS Schools Improve Categorization Since Last Year From growth and proficiency in various subject areas to school attendance to high school graduation, many important factors go into looking at the growth and success of students and schools. In Iowa, the Iowa School Performance Profile (ISPP) serves as an important measurement of the state’s public schools. At Des Moines Public Schools, the results include reasons to celebrate as well as a reminder that much work remains to be done. Director of Assessment, Data and Evaluation, Jocelyn Sturgis about ISPP designations. For more information about DMPS and the ISPP: State Report Shows Areas of Growth, Room to Improve Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | 16. Options Academy, Providing New Paths to a Diploma | Options Academy is a program for Des Moines Public Schools students who need a new path to their high school diploma. Options students earn their diploma by finishing their credit requirements through self-paced classes and/or HiSET exams. In addition to a personalized teaching and learning plan for each student, Options Academy also provides students with career coaching and post secondary opportunities. Host Amanda Lewis speaks with Options Academy Principal, Amanda Dvorak and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa, Tony Timm about this growing program. Learn more about Options by visiting their website. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 10/1/24 | 15. Paid Summer Apprenticeships at Central Campus | Paid summer apprenticeships at Central Campus are giving students the opportunity to learn and earn at the same time. Host Amanda Lewis speaks with student apprentices Addison Stone and Barrett Weispfenning, and Central Campus Associate Principal Kelsie Mouchka about their apprenticeship experiences during the 2024 summer. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 9/6/24 | 14. Preschool Increases in Accessibility, Options, Success | The data is clear, "Preschool should be important to everyone in the community," says Early Childhood Programs Director, Kristin Rourke. Tune in to learn "why." New this year, transportation is available for students who qualify for our 2024-25 school year pilot program, Pleasant Hill Elementary introduces a Montessori preschool program, and more! Preschool is an exciting time for children as they begin to explore learning in a classroom setting. Des Moines Public Schools provides a high-quality preschool education for children throughout our community. An early childhood education at DMPS provides a great start to learning, promoting the academic and social growth of young children. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 8/1/24 | 13. NEW for 2024-25 School Year at DMPS | In this special episode of The Become Here Project, a Des Moines Public Schools Podcast and we dive into five important things to know before heading back to school on Monday, August 26! We are aiming to keep you informed and get you ready for the 2024-25 school year by keeping our interviews to five minutes each. Five new things to expect this Fall at DMPS: · Learning more about the Reimagining Education Initiative as our community committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board for changes to the district. · School buses will now have Wi-Fi for student convenience and enhanced safety! · A renewed focus on making sure students attend school – because every day matters. · An expansion of Montessori opportunities · And, we’ll see how Hoover High School rolls out their new cell-phone free environment – part of the Mental Health Movement. Host Amanda Lewis speaks with: Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts on district goals. Director of Transportation Samantha Sonnichsen about the addition of Wi-Fi capabilities on school buses. Pleasant Hill Elementary School's new principal Todd Johnson on implementing Montessori programming. Hoover High School Associate Principal Robert Randazzo on how a cell phone-free environment is part of a larger Mental Health Movement. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV | — | ||||||
| 7/1/24 |  12. DMPS Hosts 2024 National Speech & Debate Association Tournament | DMPS is so honored to co-host the 2024 National Speech & Debate Association Tournament as more than 6,700 students from across the country are in the Des Moines metro! We took our podcast on the road this week to talk with Roosevelt High School principal Steven Schappaugh and East High School senior Christopher Ramirez-Chavez about what it means to host and compete in this major event, and why forensics is a valuable activity for students. Proud to have 25 students representing all five DMPS high schools participating in this national event. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis. Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV. | — | ||||||
| 6/1/24 | 11. The Class of 2024 Speaks | We are celebrating the graduation of more than 2,000 DMPS students – members of the Class of 2024 on this episode of The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools podcast. In this episode, we listen in on segments as some of the high school Valedictorians and Class Speakers as they share stories and advice with their fellow classmates. (00:33) North High: Valedictorian, Genesis Trujillo-Lopez (04:40) Options Academy: Senior Speaker, Sean Baker (07:22) Roosevelt High: Senior Speaker, Alec Fialkov (10:26) Hoover High: Senior Speaker, Paisha Goodrich (13:12) East High: Valedictorian, Raegan Park (17:30) Lincoln High: Senior Speaker, Sydney Parker See more of the DMPS Class of 2024 by visiting our Flickr page. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis. Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV. | — | ||||||
| 5/1/24 | 10. Findley Elementary's Pilot Program Expands Options for Students | Findley Elementary will not only become a Montessori school during the 2024-25 school year but current fifth grade students will also have the option to stay at Findley for 6th grade. The pilot program means more options for students and an opportunity to observe the potential benefits of adding 6th grade at other elementary schools. In this month's The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools Podcast, Findley principal Dr. Barb Adams and associate principal Ryan Pirtle talk about how they used data and included their families and staff in the process of developing and executing these innovative ideas. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis. Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV. | — | ||||||
| 4/1/24 | 9. Every Day Matters, The Importance of School Attendance | Every Day Matters isn’t just a slogan, it’s a fundamental truth about education. Every school day is a building block to the next. The absence of these building blocks creates holes in learning that may cause a student to fall behind and impact their readiness for the next grade level. Learn about the potentially devastating effects of chronic absenteeism and the benefits of making a habit of attending every school day, as Amanda Lewis speaks with Jake Troja, Director of School Climate Transformation, and Jennifer Stalder, SUCCESS Supervisor. Joining the conversation, Dr. Ian Roberts provides the district's outlook and key efforts in tackling the challenges of absenteeism. Learn more about this topic and access resources by clicking here. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis. Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV. | — | ||||||
| 3/1/24 | 8. Marine Biology at Central Campus | Central Campus Marine Biology students move among tanks of creatures from the ocean each day during their classes, caring for animals they would have to travel far to see in the wild. Despite the landlocked nature of our state, these students dream about careers exploring, investigating, and preserving our world’s oceans and their inhabitants. Nine of Dr. Gregory Barord’s students recently earned a special designation and opportunity that will open their world even more. Dr. Barord shares their success become NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassadors in a blog post special to the Blog@DMPS here. We speak Dr. Barord and two of the nine students with the NOAA desgination: Vianne Stroope West, sophomore, Central Campus Marine Biology and East High School and Michael Gerety, senior, Central Campus Marine Biology and Ankeny High School. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis. Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV. | — | ||||||
| 2/14/24 | 7. 2024 State of the Schools | Episode seven is a recorded Q&A session live from the 2024 State of the Schools event in the Hoover High School auditorium featuring Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts, DMPS Board Chair Jackie Norris, and co-hosted by student journalist. Watch the video of the address and podcast recording by clicking here. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. Hosted by Amanda Lewis. Produced by Kyle Knicley, DMPS-TV. | — | ||||||
| 1/2/24 | 6. Facilities Planning Committee | Des Moines Public Schools is beginning an important project to make plans for the future of our district’s facilities and infrastructure. This effort is to not only look at our school buildings and campus but to reimagine what education can and should be for our students moving into the future. Amanda Lewis speaks with Associate Superintendent Matt Smith about these groundbreaking efforts. The end goal of this process? Develop a 5-10 year facility plan that drives 21st Century educational excellence in DMPS. Click here for more information. Come Here. Become Here. dmschools.org. Follow DMPS: Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube. | — | ||||||
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