SUPPORT A SCHOLAR
Support a Scholar is our annual giving program through which supporters annually invest in a class of elementary scholars. Thank you to our 2024-2025 Support a Scholar members who made an annual gift of $1,000 or more during the 24-25 school year. Learn more or join.
2024-25 Navigators
Supporters who gave $2,000 or more.
Andrea & Greg Abel
Eva & Michael Anderson
Melanie & Michael Dayton
Scott Galenbeck
Alanna & Justin Greenwood
Charlotte & Fred Hubbell
Trudy Hurd
Annick & Craig Ibsen
Mary & Dan Kelly
Cory McAnelly
Linda & Ken McCullum
Susan & James Meimann
Joan Middleton
Matt & Dana Moore
Erin Muchow
Mary Katherine & Lucas Nelson
Katie & Bryan O'Neill
Diana & Dan Pelzer
Molly Ryan
Lucreia & Mondale Smith
Meredith & Andrew Stahl
Kathy & Ted Stuart
Dotty Thurston
Marie & Marvin Walker
Todd & Teresa Weidmaier
Michele & Steve Whitty
2024-25 Leaders
Supporters who gave $1,000 or more.
Karen Andrew
Pamela Bass-Bookey
Claudia Batesole
Nancy Bone
Annie Brandt
Britt & Barron Bremner
Angela & Terry Gallagher
Linda Gulbrandson
Danielle Hermann
Dixie Hoekman
Sara Hopkins
Joan & Dan Houston
Martha James
Rachel Stauffer & James Lawson
Susy & Bruce Kelley
Teri Wahlig & Mark Feldmann
Megan & Ryan Mortier
Lauren & Chad Rasmussen
Sri Reddy
Joseph Schneider
Nikki & Jay Syverson
Deanna Ver Steeg
Angel West
Tracy Wheeler
Meg & Patrcik Whitty
Maribeth & William Wright
POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS
Every K-8 grade level is partnered with a postsecondary institution. Students learn from professors and students in various degree programs throughout the year. This partnership culminates in an annual campus visit, where students tour the school and participate in hands-on learning activities.
In high school, we work with teachers and other community groups to facilitate small group visits tailored to specific education and career goals.
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Kindergarten: DMPS' Central Academy
First Grade: Drake University
Second Grade: DMACC - Central Campus
Third Grade: Central College
Fourth Grade: University of Iowa
Fifth Grade: Grand View University
Sixth Grade: DMACC - Ankeny Campus
Seventh Grade: Simpson College
Eighth Grade: Central College