Wonderful Winter Sports

As we wind down into Winter Break, we wanted to highlight some of the outstanding athleticism displayed so far this season: Jessika Coll and Nia Johnson competed on the East Middle School Swim Team at the City Champion …

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Family Activities Night

Our Family Activities Night will be on Wednesday, October 9 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.!  There will be games, sports, arts activities, and more!  This is a chance for students and their families to meet our club and …

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2020 8th Grade DC Trip

Des Moines Public Schools is excited to offer our 9th annual 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip. This trip will take place over Spring Break 2020. What: Informational parent (and student) meeting When and Where: Thursday, September 26th at …

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Fall MAP Testing

MAP testing for the fall begins next week!  All testing will be done in the morning before noon.  If at all possible, please be mindful if you need to make appointments or pick up your student.  Here are …

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Fall Picture Day 2019

Don’t forget that tomorrow: Thursday, August 29 is our fall picture day!   Make sure your student, if they are purchasing photos, has the order packet with them when they get their picture taken.  We will have extra order …

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FREE Back-to-School Clinics

Broadlawns Family Health Center is offering FREE walk-in back-to-school physicals Monday, August 19 through Friday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  They are also offering a FREE walk-in vaccination night for all school required vaccinations on Wednesday, August …

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DMU Back-To-School Physicals!

DMU is offering FREE back-to-school walk-in physicals on Thursday, July 25 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Friday, July 26 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the DMU Olsen Center (3200 Grand Avenue).  Polk County Health Department will be …

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Registration 2019-2020

It’s that time of year again!  Online registration for the 2019 – 2020 school year opens on Monday, July 15, 2019.  Click HERE to get more details.  You can also visit the district online registration page HERE. Our …

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