With a strong swing and sharp stats, Ms. Kristin Taylor is ready for the diamond. Join us in giving her a warm welcome!
She’s got the game face, the grit, and a passion for supporting students — welcome to the lineup, Ms. Ashley Smith.
Joining the majors at DTSOI — Ms. Jennifer Northorp is here to knock ART out of the park!
It’s a brand new inning at DTSOI — and batting cleanup, we welcome Ms. Blanca Castillo to the team!"
It’s a full count and she’s swinging big — welcome, Ms. Johnson, our newest English slugger!
New to the roster but already a heavy hitter — Ms. Mia Collin is ready to knock it out of the park!
He’s got the stats, the swing, and the strategy — welcome Mr. Cooper, stepping up to the plate as our social studies teacher!
Stepping into the batter’s box and ready to swing for the fences — welcome, Ms. Ginny Poepsel, our Library Media Specialist MVP!
Ms. Rachel Allen has officially joined the lineup! Here's to a season of grand slams in Spanish!
Suiting up in Phoenix pinstripes — please welcome Ms. Deb Walters, counselor, to our starting lineup!
Rounding first and heading straight into innovation — welcome to the team, Mr. Cade Riggs!
Springdale Family,
We are aware of the reported incident at the Des Moines National Speech & Debate Tournament at the EMC Expo Center today, June 19, 2025.
All Har-Ber High School and Don Tyson SOI Debate students, faculty, staff, and sponsors are safe and accounted for.
Here is a statement shared from the tournament officials:
This afternoon, an unidentified attendee entered the stage during the Humorous Interpretation Finals, interrupting the round. The individual has been subdued and removed from the premises. There were no weapons involved, and no threats were made. The hall was evacuated and there are no reported injuries. The rest of the venue has been swept for any potential threats by members of law enforcement. We understand the concerns people have, and we want to assure everyone that this is an isolated incident. We plan to resume the tournament later today and will aim to update attendees on the revised schedule by 4 PM CT.
From warmups to the main event, Ms. Martinez is stepping onto the DTSOI field with the passion and precision of a true pro
Next up in our roster of rockstars: Mr. Dylan Erwin, swinging into the classroom as our new debate teacher and coach!
Stepping up to the plate for Team Phoenix: Mr. Colin O’Bryan, Math Teacher! Let’s give him a home run welcome!
Drafted to DTSOI and ready for game time — welcome to the big leagues, Ms. Haley Richards, Speech Pathologist!
From the bullpen to the big leagues — Ms. Watzke is joining the DTSOI team as our all-star math teacher!
Now batting for DTSOI — Mr. Conner, Huie bringing the heat to the math lineup. Welcome aboard, Mr Huie!
Huge congrats to our 6th–8th grade students recognized at the Spring Academic Awards!
All after-school activities and practices are canceled today, May 19.