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Saving Scavo

498 Comments

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Arlis Wilson
6 years ago

Yes save the school

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Becky Hawbaker
6 years ago

The caring relationships and wraparound services provided at Scavo cannot be replaced by other existing district programs. Closing Scavo would leave the most vulnerable students at even greater risk.

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Emma Colman
6 years ago

Scavo is a crucial resource to our community. Without it, countless students and families will be unable to access the education they need with the the flexibility necessary.

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Anonymous
6 years ago

Save Scavo

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jasmine smyth
6 years ago

i went to west des moines alternative school walnut creek, but scavo is important as well for dmi kids, dont close it down!

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Nicole Rains
6 years ago

Scavo gave so many of my friends who couldn't finish traditional high school an environment where they could get through the coursework! Alternative high schools are IMPORTANT!

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Bobbi Rocha-Coretto
6 years ago

Save Scavo!

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Diana Rivas
6 years ago

This school gave me a future.

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Lori howe
6 years ago

Please do Not close this incredible school!

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Damon Holland
6 years ago

A treasure to the students of DMPS.

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Nicole Miller
6 years ago

If it wasn’t for South Alternative “Sacco High School” I wouldn’t be who I am and where I am today. Keep fighting! Don’t give up!

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Amy Lynn Schommer
6 years ago Featured

My good friend Carmon Rasmussen works here and goes above and beyond for the kids here. She cannot say enough wonderful things about the students here and how they've impacted her as much as I know she's impacted them! Keep this school open!! These kids depend on it!!

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Angie Funaro-Wessel
6 years ago

I’m a graduate of Scavo March 1993.

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Brandy Hearn
6 years ago

Alternative school is very important. It was the best schooling for me.

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Jennifer hennessey
6 years ago

These students are worth the extra investment.

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Anonymous
6 years ago

This school is necessary for DMPS to continue to reach graduation goals for students!

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Elijah Hoffman
6 years ago

Without Scavo I would likely be another high school dropout. This school and it’s staff granted me a second chance at an education and therefore a second chance at a life worth living. There simply is no replacement for the services such as the childcare, dental hygiene and help finding the next step after high school that Scavo provides. Eliminating this institution would be detrimental to vulnerable youth and the families of said youth, these are the people who need the most support and taking their resources away is unacceptable.

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Leah Baethke
6 years ago

As a teacher at an alternative high school (also a community school), I understand the unique and special role a building like this plays in a district. DMPS students deserve to have this school as an option. It is a necessity for many, and without it, these students will slip through the cracks and succumb to the pressures they face without a safety net.

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Maya Johnston
6 years ago

Maintaining this should be a priority for Des Moines Public Schools!

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Abby DeLong
6 years ago

I was a student back in 2011-2012 if it wasnt for scavo I would of never got as far as I did. I hope my signature helps ❤