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December 9, 2025
December Parent and Family Update
December Parent and Family Update 12/9/25 ADM Families, Happy holidays! Thanksgiving break has c...
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December 2, 2025
ADM DECA Team Competes at District Competition
The ADM High School DECA team recently traveled to Simpson College to compete in the District DECA Competition, representing ADM with pride and professionalism. Students demonstrated their skills ...
December 1, 2025
Beth Basinger Named Journalism Teacher of the Year by IHSPA
Adel DeSoto Minburn High School’s Beth Basinger earned the 2025 Rod Vahl Teacher of the Year honor. Beth has been with ADM High School for 10 years and serves as the journalism adviser for their n...
December 1, 2025
DeSoto Intermediate Featured in Scholastic Spotlight: Giving in Central Iowa Schools
DeSoto Intermediate was featured in the Scholastic Spotlight on WHO‑TV Channel 13 for their giving spirit, donating over 2,600 pounds of food to the Adel Food Pantry in November!Check out the full ...
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