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Welcoming Our New Principal
Mindy Euken returns to Roosevelt after leading Valley Southwoods in West Des Moines The TRHS community is welcoming back a familiar face....
TRHS Foundation
Aug 71 min read


2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
We are excited to announce the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, Dr. Carl Agee (’69) and Jacquie Easley McGhee (’76). Learn more about each of...
TRHS Foundation
Mar 182 min read


Re-Imagining Education: A Note From Principal Steve Schappaugh
Rider Guardians, On Tuesday, February 11th, our district had its annual State of the Schools presentation at North High School. During...
TRHS Foundation
Feb 193 min read


Giving Tuesday: The Vocal Music Department Needs Our Help
This Giving Tuesday, our goal is to raise $4,750 for the vocal music department. Our thriving show choir and Bridges 2 Harmony gospel...
TRHS Foundation
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Calling All '74 Varsity Football Players
The 1974 varsity football team will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday, October 25th during the Roosevelt/East game. Anyone...
TRHS Foundation
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Funding Future Riders: A look at our 2024 Feeder School Grants
Each year, we allocate 15% of our earnings from the R Party towards supporting our elementary and middle schools through annual grants....
TRHS Foundation
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Kicking Off the New School Year: A Message From Principal Schappaugh
The 2024-2025 school year is upon us and in full swing at Roosevelt! Our enrollment is higher than the previous year, which is a strong...
TRHS Foundation
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Celebrating the New Innovation & Learning Center
Our incredible, four-year “Roosevelt for Generations” capital campaign has come to an end. With your help, we raised $3.8 million for the...
TRHS Foundation
Sep 16, 20241 min read


2024 Scholarships: Beyond The Halls of Roosevelt
Each year, we partner with the Roosevelt administration to present our Hall of Fame and foundation scholarship awards during the annual...
TRHS Foundation
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Making an Impact: 2023-24 Foundation Grants
Proceeds from the R Party and Rider Cup help fund our annual grant program. Throughout the year, Roosevelt staff can submit a grant...
TRHS Foundation
Jun 28, 20241 min read


2024 Rider Cup Sets A Record
The sold-out 2024 Rider Cup was held on Friday, May 17th. We had picture-perfect weather that served as an ideal backdrop for raising a...
TRHS Foundation
Jun 27, 20241 min read


2024 TRHS Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
The Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation will induct three honorees into its Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony on Wednesday,...
TRHS Foundation
Apr 24, 20242 min read


'23 Highlights & '24 Outlook: A Message From Steve Schappaugh
Dear Rider Families, Now that a new year has begun, I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on where we've been in 2023 and where...
TRHS Foundation
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Year-End Giving: Remember the TRHS Foundation this Holiday Season
We truly appreciate your continued support. Through your generosity, we will carry on the mission of the TRHS Foundation to celebrate the...
TRHS Foundation
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Work Has Begun on the New Innovation & Learning Center
The Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation has successfully raised the $1,100,000 necessary to move forward with a new Innovation &...
TRHS Foundation
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Giving Tuesday: Let's Set A Record!
Many of you know that our annual R Party was held on Saturday, November 11th. I’m happy to report that it was a huge success. The...
TRHS Foundation
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Dr. Ian Roberts To Give Keynote Address at 2023 R Party
The new Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools has agreed to serve as the Keynote Speaker for the annual R Party being held on...
TRHS Foundation
Sep 19, 20231 min read


TRHS Alum Katherine Linn Caire Publishes New Book
ACCIDENTAL SISTERS: The Story of My 52-Year Wait to Meet My Biological Sibling
TRHS Foundation
Apr 5, 20232 min read


DONOR SPOTLIGHT: The Jolly Family
In December of 2022, the TRHS Foundation was contacted by Deedra Jolly. The Jolly family was planning a Memorial 30th Birthday for her...
TRHS Foundation
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Capital Campaign: Library Update
Greetings from the TRHS Foundation. We are writing to provide an update on the second phase of our “Roosevelt for Generations” campaign....
TRHS Foundation
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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