Admissions

Class of 2029 - Important Dates

Welcome Class of 2029

Here are some important dates to keep in mind for the incoming freshmen:

Wednesday, July 9 - 1:30 to 2:30 pm - Zoom session- What to expect as you start Freshman year.  

Thursday, July 17 - 6:30 to 7:30 pm - Zoom session- What to expect as you start Freshman year.
  • You will receive an email with more information about these sessions and how to join.
Sunday, August 17 – Freshman Mass – 9:00 to 11:00 am
(An invitation will be coming in the mail)
  • Mass for all at 9:00 am in the gym, enter at south doors
  • Informational Sessions after Mass:  
    • Parents stay in Gym
    • Students go to their homerooms led by student ambassadors
    • Siblings may go to the small gym to play games with student ambassadors
Thursday, August 21 – Freshman Orientation – 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
  • Information will be mailed to you
Monday, August 25 – First Day of School – 8:15 am to 3:15 pm

Wednesday, August 27 – Mini School Night – 6:30 pm 
  • Parents are invited to come and go through their students’ schedule to meet teachers and learn about the classes
Freshman Parent Information Nights with Your Students’ Counselor:
  • Monday, September 8 - Information will be shared as the date gets closer
Uniform Pick Up: If you selected to have your uniform order shipped to you, those orders will begin shipping after July 1st.
  • If you selected to pick up your uniforms, your order will be available August 18 - 19 from 9 am to 6 pm in the cafeteria at DCHS.  
Purchasing Uniforms: The Campus Store will be open on August 18 - 19 from 9 am – 6 pm. You may purchase 2 polo shirts and 1 sweatshirt or fleece jacket from their available stock at that time.
 

Dowling Catholic High School

Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. In an environment that is faithful, caring and dedicated, Dowling Catholic forms each student to become a Christ-centered leader.