Theodore Roosevelt HighschoolStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Theodore Roosevelt Highschool. Core organization is free for students.

School in Des Moines, IA. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Theodore Roosevelt Highschool

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
5
Local details
6

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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5 terms

R

Rider Crew
A student leadership organization where upperclassmen mentor and welcome incoming freshmen.
Rider Station
The school-run store where students can purchase snacks, drinks, and Roosevelt-branded apparel.
Riders
The shorthand name for the student body and athletic teams (short for Roughriders).

S

STUCO
The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and representing student interests.

T

The Hill
The elevated area where the school is located, often used to refer to the campus itself.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

6 details
DART
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit system, which provides bus transportation for students to and from the school.
Flex
A flexible period in the daily schedule used for academic support, club meetings, or advisory.
Infinite Campus
The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
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Roosevelt High School Cafeteria
Silver Cord
A program where students earn a silver cord for graduation by completing 160 hours of community service.
The Castle
The iconic main Gothic-style school building, officially known as Theodore Roosevelt High School.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 3, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
5 approved campus terms and 6 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Des Moines for Theodore Roosevelt Highschool Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Des Moines.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

40,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART)

Nearest Airports

Des Moines International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

37 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Main Student Lot

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Seniors typically receive priority for parking spaces.

Campus News

Latest updates from Theodore Roosevelt Highschool

Roosevelt High School Briefly Placed on Secure Status

The school was briefly placed on secure status following police activity in the surrounding neighborhood. The status was lifted once police cleared the area.

Oct 30, 2026

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Des Moines Public Library Drops Sunday Hours

Due to city budget cuts, the Des Moines Public Library system, which partners with DMPS to provide student access, announced it would eliminate Sunday hours at branches including Franklin Avenue, starting in November 2026.

Sep 17, 2026

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Police Investigate Gunfire Incident Near Roosevelt and Hubbell Elementary

Des Moines police investigated a gunfire incident near the school campus in early September; two men were later detained following a vehicle pursuit linked to the event.

Sep 8, 2026

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Secure status initiated Oct 30, 2026, due to police activity near campus.

Secure status initiated Oct 30, 2026, due to police activity near campus.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Theodore Roosevelt Highschool

CMA Masterclass with vocalist Caity Gyorgy

November 6, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt High School

A masterclass featuring vocalist Caity Gyorgy for students in the Da Capo choir.

Practice Starts: Girls Basketball and Boys Swimming

November 9, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt High School

Official start of the winter sports season for Girls Basketball and Boys Swimming.

Practice Starts: Boys Basketball, Wrestling, and Bowling

November 16, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt High School

Official start of the winter sports season for Boys Basketball, Wrestling, and Bowling.

All-State Music Festival

November 19, 2026

Iowa State University, Ames (Representative Event)

Statewide music festival featuring qualifying students from Roosevelt High School. Continues through November 21.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

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