East High School

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Class Day was a great success celebrating the Senior Class of 2026! Go Scarlets ❤️🖤❤️🖤 @DMschools

Happy Principals Day to one of the best! Mrs. Jill Versteeg has had momentous impact on the East High Community. Her work ethic is unmatched and her vision for transcending our school community is truly special. Thank you Mrs. V! Go Scarlets ♥️🖤♥️🖤 @DMschools

So thankful for our dedicated alumni and their storied generosity towards our current students. Once a Scarlet always a Scarlet! Lee Township for the win! ♥️🖤

Congratulations to Caden Ho @LHSrails, Angel Perez Hernandez @Dsmeast, Jasleen Nabor @DM_North, Hushindi Abwe @HooverHuskies, Samuel Harrington @DSMRoosevelt, and Autumn Hubrig @VirtualDMPS, each receiving an $8,000 scholarship from @RotaryClubDM. Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRVt2

Congratulations to our latest FTSOH recipient Ms. Macdonald York. Truly an incredible educator. She is a transformative World Languages teacher who excels in all facets of the teaching craft. She is beloved by our students, and we are so luck to call her a Scarlet. @DMschools

EAST BOYS SOCCER 2026 SPRINT STORE is now open! Find items picked out specifically for our team. There is also spirit wear available for your family and friends. bsnteamsports.com/shop/pvpdzUdSce

Scarlet Strong week is in full swing. This week is about honoring our togetherness and belonging at East High School. Together we are stronger! Yesterday our focus was different wellness activities for our kids. Thera pets, yoga, art, & silent disco to name a few. @DMschools

See you there!

Ms. Bradley's African American Studies class @DMschools really enjoyed their trip to the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids this past Wednesday.

Thank you coach Lounsberry for your 29 years of service to our boy's soccer program. Great example of someone who leads on the field and in the classroom. @DMschools

Come join our Boys Tennis team!

So proud of our very own East High Counselors and the tremendous work they do with our students. They are so deserving of this accolade. Go Scarlets!

Lincoln hosted East in a girls and boys basketball doubleheader in the Roundhouse last night. The Rails girls varsity team topped the Scarlets 52-14. The boys game went into OT with East coming out on top of Lincoln by a final score of 57-49. See more: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCE56H

🎉Perfect attendance deserves a celebration! After a winter assembly recognizing academic and athletic achievements, more than 50 @Dsmeast Scarlets who earned 100% attendance took on teachers & staff in dodgeball, with the band bringing the school spirit! flic.kr/s/aHBqjCDRHb

🥎COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT🥎 Thrilled to welcome Amy Farmer-Shannon as our new Head Softball Coach! A former D1 standout at Mizzou and championship coach at Ankeny. Amy brings a winning vision focused on culture, fun, and unforgettable experiences for our student-athletes. #ScarletPride @Dsmeast

Come check out our @EHS_Theatre performance of SpongeBob the musical. @DMschools We have shows Tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. & On Sunday we have a matinee performance at 2:00 p.m. Hope to see you all there!

🚨 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 East High is thrilled to announce Mallory Hammitt as our new Head Boys Track Coach! Mallory brings elite S&C expertise, diverse coaching experience (rugby, football, girls wrestling), and has already impacted East Track as an assistant under Coach DeWaard. Her ability to identify & develop athletes will set our program up for long-term success. Welcome to the family, Mallory!!! 🔴⚪️🏃‍♂️🔥 @Dsmeast

So proud of this young lady and all that she has accomplished. Kiya James exemplifies what it means to be a student athlete. AP classes, spotless attendance, and treats everyone with respect. A true embodiment of our Scarlet values. UCLA is getting a great one! @DMschools

💙💛 Big day ahead for Kiya James! Join us tomorrow, Nov. 12 at 3:45 PM in the East High Athletics Office as she signs her National Letter of Intent to play softball for the UCLA Bruins! 🥎 Everyone’s welcome — let’s celebrate Kiya! #EastStrong #SigningDay #GoBruins @Dsmeast