Attendance, Dodgeball, & Students, Oh My!

We spotlighted the issue of attendance this month.  Students with 5 or less tardies during a certain period were rewarded with the ability to participate in various activities including a staff vs. student dodgeball (see some photo highlights …

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Months of Reflection

Informed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) mission to develop active, compassionate and lifelong learners, the IB programmes foster a distinctive set of attributes. These qualities—embodied in the IB learner profile—prepare IB students to make exceptional contributions on campus.  …

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Veteran’s Day

During Veteran’s Day week, students and staff at Goodrell had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. On Wednesday, students and staff moved through different stations giving information on Veteran’s Day, the USS Iowa, and even …

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September – Caring Month

Informed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) mission to develop active, compassionate and lifelong learners, the IB programmes foster a distinctive set of attributes. These qualities—embodied in the IB learner profile—prepare IB students to make exceptional contributions on campus.  …

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Walk to School Day

On Wednesday, October 4, almost 100 kids and staff members, as well as members of the community, participated in the 17th annual International Walk to School Day put on by Pro-Motion Kids and Fuel Up to Play 60! We …

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Virtual Backpack Replaces Paper Flyers

Our students have enough to carry around! Opportunities in the community will now be available via Virtual Backpack for Des Moines Public Schools. Read about student-friendly community events and opportunities, or post a flyer of your own. Click on the headline to read more about Virtual Backpack.

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Success 4 Sixth Grade

Are you ready for 6th grade?? Join us Thursday, July 27th for our free day camp!  You’ll have a chance to get to know your fellow classmates, discover everything you need to know about your new school, and …

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Dance Dance Dance

8th grade students and families! Harding Middle School has graciously invited DMPS middle school 8th graders to attend their Spring Formal. The dance will be held May 25th from 6-8pm at the Scottish Rite Temple. Tickets will be sold …

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