Livi Ovrom Holds 1st Exhibit In Academy Pottery Studio In Des Moines Public School

“I love that there are no limits in throwing (making pottery), as you can always get better and learn new techniques,” said Livi.

Des Moines Public Schools' Coronavirus Vaccine Information For Students 16 And Older

More and more people are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccination, including students who are 16 and older.

Des Moines Public School Wins Multiple Awards For Communications

Some of the communication teams most visible work is on billboards, in photographs, blog posts and media outreach.

2021 College Aid: How Des Moines Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for Des Moines area high schools.

Laptop, Hot Spot Return To Begin As School Year Nears End In Des Moines Public School

'We are quickly approaching the end of the 2020-21 school year and it is time to turn our attention to laptop and hot spot collection.'

Des Moines Public School Student Journalists Win IHSPA Awards

Below you will find a list of honorees and scholars sourced from the IHSPA web site.

Happy Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week In Des Moines Public School

'Every year a week is set aside to appreciate the professionals who care for our children afterschool and all summer long.'

Senior Baez-Jimenez Awarded Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship - Des Moines Public Schools

The scholarship is thanks the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Des Moines Public Schools' Middle Schoolers Leave It All On The Track

Des Moines Public Schools Middle Schoolers Leave It All On The Track.

Des Moines Public School Readies To Celebrate And Honor The Class Of 2021

Commencements are a traditional rite of passage for students moving on to the next stage of their lives.

Roosevelt Students Create Artworks For 'Earth Month' Event In Des Moines Public Schools

The chance to partner with the Botanical Garden & Des Moines Public Schools art students was also such an exciting component to this event.

East's Arina Tembo: Boys And Girls Club Youth Of The Year In Des Moines Public Schools

Congratulations to East High sophomore Arina Tembo on being named the Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa.

Des Moines Public Schools' Virtual Club Connects Merrill Students To Growing Career Field

“Kimber Foshe has opened a door that many students might not have even known was there,” Chef Wilson Cross said.

Metro Kids Care In Des Moines Public School

Metro Kids Care is a fee based childcare service for DMPS families. All fees are used only for expenses associated with the service.

Spring Sports Have Sprung Around Des Moines Public School

The second thing of note on Saturday is it was the first high school meet held on the new track at East’s William Stadium.

Generosity Of Alums Establish Williams Scholars At North High In Des Moines Public School

At North High School, students are known as the Polar Bears. In the future some North students will earn a new title: Williams Scholars.

Spring Sports Have Sprung Around Des Moines Public School

Saturday saw a couple of notable firsts at East High School. For one thing, Scarlets hosted their first track and field meet in two year.

Amazon Donates Pallets Of Home Goods To Des Moines Public Schools' Families

Donations like this mean families can spend hard-earned dollars on other essentials like clothing, shoes and medicine.

Des Moines Public Schools Words, Voices, Action: 10 Years Of RunDSM + Movement 515

Ten years ago some common words with different meanings – like slam or snap – entered the lexicon at Des Moines Public Schools.

Class Of 2020 Graduation Data At Des Moines Public School

On the one hand, the four-year graduation for the Class of 2020 was 76.62%, the lowest mark in nearly a decade.

Haircuts As Incentives At East High Des Moines Public School

East High School has been presenting what could be titled the Barbers of Scarlet. Not as dramatic but perhaps more rewarding.

Des Moines Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Polk County.

Des Moines Public Schools' Boys Basketball Players Earn All-CIML Metro Conference Honors

This year’s Winter sports season got started a little later at Des Moines Public Schools, due to COVID-19.

Des Moines Public School Shared 1 Year Of Coronavirus - A Look Back At The Journey

The world seemed to grind to a halt that day in March except for shoppers scrambling for sanitizer and toilet paper.

Girls Basketball Players Earn All-CIML Metro Conference Honors In Des Moines Public School

This week the CIML Metro Conference announced their all-conference girls’ basketball teams.

Des Moines Public School Share No Debating The Success Of North, Roosevelt Debate

North junior Satee Corneh gives her Original Oratory virtually for the judges in the Iowa Forensic League State Tournament.

Des Moines Public School Share 'Grades Won't Fail Students During The Pandemic'

Economic stimulus checks were provided to many people. Even the deadline to file taxes last year was extended.

ADs Raising The Bar For Activities, Athletics At Des Moines Public School

It’s not an accident that the work of high school ADs at DMPS is earning this recognition.

Black History Month Culminates With Hubbell's Dream Walk In Des Moines Public Schools

In recent years the Dream Walk has marked the end of several activities the school does in February to mark Black History Month.

Des Moines Public School Board Signals Support For Ending School Resource Officer Program

The School Resource Officer program at Des Moines Public Schools will be replaced by new supports for students at school.

Des Moines Public School North JROTC Continues Winning Ways With State Championship

The North squad will compete in the virtual Marine Corps and JROTC National Championships in the coming weeks.

Des Moines Public School Share Oyez, Oyez, Oyez - Prep Academy Students Hold Court With Judges

After learning more about Central’s 7th grade Prep Academy, and the diverse student body it serves from across the city.

Lincoln's Chia Honored As A Certified Athletic Administrator - Des Moines Public School

He is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism.

Kindergarten Sign-Up For Des Moines Public School

Kindergarten sign-up begins on February 15, 2021 for all families. Your child must be five years old on or before September 15.

Lincoln, Hoover/North Grapplers Qualify For State Wrestling In Des Moines Public School

The state wrestling tournament is at Wells Fargo Arena this Thursday until Saturday.

Vaccinate To Educate: More Shots For Des Moines Public School

Another 600 DMPS teachers and staff arrived at the Central Campus gymnasium for the second Saturday.

Nurse Asks For And Receives An AED For Every Des Moines Public School

'It was amazing to have the EKG readout from the AED to see the timeline of the flatline until his heartbeat resumed.'

Facts And Figures And The Return To A5-Day School Week In Des Moines Public School

On Monday, February 15 students will have opportunity to return to classes full-time and a 5-day school week at Des Moines Public School.

Humphries And Jones Win Historic 2 Woman Bobsled World Championship Title In Des Moines Public School

'Anytime you’re on a German track, you know you’re going to be toe-to-toe with the Germans.'

Des Moines Public School Central Campus Holds Virtual Open House On February 8-11, 2021

Central Campus – one of the nation’s premier secondary school programs for technical and career education.