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  • Central High School
    Principal: Jon Flynn
    1120 Main Street
    Davenport, Iowa 52803
    Phone: (563) 723-5400
    Fax: (563) 445-5952

  • Student Life

    • Awards and Honors

    Congratulations to the 2017 yearbook staff for being inducted into the Walsworth Gallery of Excellence.  Click here to learn more about this talented group.

    Mr. Porter who was recognized as an IJAG Level III Specialist this summer. Click here for more information about Mr. Porter’s accomplishments.  

    Congratulations to Imani Gaines on her incredible representation in Des Moines. Click here to learn more and her experience.

    Congratulations to Central’s JROTC program on being recognized by the American Legion of Iowa with a check for $1000.  This unique program was recognized for its dedication, patriotism, and service.  Congratulations Cadets!

    The Class of 2021  celebrated Freshman Fest which took place on Thursday, September 7th. Click here to learn more about this event.

    Ms. Ebener and two members of the yearbook staff attended the Walsworth’s regional fall workshop.  Click here to learn more about

    Junior Donna Diggs recently had the opportunity to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) State Leadership Seminar. Click here to learn more about her unique experience. 

    Central All-State Vocalists attended a clinic at Muscatine High School on Saturday, September 9th. Click here to learn more about their experience.

    This summer, 116 student cadets participated in the Army JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (Summer Camp) at Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA. Click here to learn more about this unique team building experience. 

    In Mrs. McMahon’s  Comp I: Technical Writing class, students are learning about how to create technical documents for a specific audience. Click here to learn more about their projects.

    Central alumni, Jacob Lunardi and associate Anthony Powers, are teaching a 7 week JA Career Success program to ProStart students. Click here to learn more about the course.

    Congratulations to John McAtee! John was named as a Semifinalst in the 2018 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more about this achievement.

    Congratulations to The Marching Blue Devils on a very successful weekend in Ft. Madison and Mt. Pleasant!  Click here to learn more about their accomplishments. 

    Congratulations to the ladies of the 2017 Homecoming Court.  Click here to learn more about each candidate.

    Blue Devil Productions recently held auditions for the fall production of Next to Normal. Click here to learn more about the upcoming show.

    Hope Morgan, Zahria Flake, and Ashja Finley participated in a Hovercraft Competition at Western Illinois University. Click here to learn more about their project.

    Congratulations to the 17 students at Central High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams. Click here to learn more about their achievements.  

    Girls Learn International would like to thank the homerooms of Central! As a result of Blue Devil generosity, we are sending a check to the Houston Food Bank for $1100! Click here to learn more.

    iJAG, which is lead by Mr. Porter recently took part in a Day in the Life of a College Student  trip to Saint Ambrose University. Click here to learn more about their campus visit.

    The Counseling department  hosted a college admissions panel discussion during DC Time on September 25 for seniors. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

    Congratulations to  the all-Central team of alumni runners! This team won the Quad Cities Marathon relay! Click here to learn more about their race results. 

    ProStart alumnus, Chef Gianni Nunn of Hemisphere Bistro, came back to train students on culinary knife cuts. Click here to learn more.

     The Cheer team, led by Coach Christine Toft, recently visited several elementary schools.  Click here to learn more about their efforts.
     
    Several DCSD employees recently began the Employee Wellness Program. Click here to learn more about Blue Devil staff efforts. 
     
    On Monday, October 2nd the Davenport Central Student Council won the Skit Competition at the Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive Kick-off Party.  Click here to learn more.
     
    Members of the yearbook staff and Ms. Ebener joined members from West High School’s yearbook staff on a trip to the Walsworth printing plant in Marceline, Missouri. Click here to learn more about their trip.

    Congratulations to the Marching Blue Devils on an outstanding performance in Muscatine. Click here to learn more about their awards.  

    Students from Girls Learn International attended the Globalization and Gender Conference at St. Ambrose University. Click here to learn more about their experience.  

    Congratulations to Meredith Sloat and Angela Torres.  These talented vocalists were selected to the 9th grade OPUS Honor Choir for the State of Iowa.  Click here to learn more about their achievement.

    Students in Ms. Landaverde’s Spanish I class recently had the opportunity to virtually tour Mexico. Click here to learn more about their adventure.

    On Monday, October 9th, staff members from Family Resources, Inc.  Safepath program and members of Girls Learn International were present at all four lunches to talk with students about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Click here to learn more about their mission.

    ProStart students participated in Hogtober Fest on October 12 at the RiverCenter. Click here to learn more about their experience in volunteerism.