A Thousand Shots In Des Moines Public School Rolls Up Sleeves At Vaccine Clinic

The coronavirus pandemic won’t end by wishing it away or proclaiming it over.

The Plan At Des Moines Public Schools To Make Up Fall Instructional Time

The high school extended learning sessions will begin on Monday, February 8 and all other changes will be effective Monday, February 15.

Des Moines Public Schools Shared Culturally Responsive Leadership In Action In A Documentary About The Leadership Academy

Development of this film was generously funded by The Wallace Foundation, The Carson Family Charitable Trust, & American Reading Company.

Inauguration Day: Students Connect With Washington, D.C In Des Moines Public Schools

Iowa’s 'first in the nation' status means presidential hopefuls have been frequent visitors to our state and city for nearly half a cent.

The Changing Make-Up Of DMPS In The 21st Century - Des Moines Public Schools

Beginning last year, Des Moines Public Schools made a commitment to being an anti-racist organization.

Meet The IHSAA Student Advisory Committee In Des Moines Public Schools

In the first year, six juniors and six seniors will be selected.

Central Campus Is Home To Newly Hatched Baby Shark - Des Moines Public Schools

Students and staff have been keeping vigil, patiently waiting for their newborn to arrive.

Roosevelt Earns A Banner To Hang High And Proud - Des Moines Public Schools

Roosevelt has been at the forefront of the effort, in part due to the work of two recent graduates: Joy Rector and Evy Sly.

A Response By Des Moines Public Schools To The Violent Attack On The USA Capitol

School leaders, teachers, and educators from the nation’s urban public schools condemn the actions of the violent rioters.

Weeks Middle School Nurse Earns National Scholarship In Des Moines Public Schools

Luft will receive a $2,500 scholarship and complimentary registration for the NASN 53rd Annual Conference in Austin, TX.

Central Campus Teacher Dives Deep To Solve Mysteries In Des Moines Public Schools

Their work has attracted the attention of documentarians working with the Ocean Media Institute.

Students Shape History Improvements, Inclusion At DMPS - Des Moines Public Schools

North High’s Cindy Hoang feels this could be a key result of their work.

North's Wittrock Earns Top Honors In Forensics Contest - Des Moines Public Schools

The IESBVI team finished first overall.

Students Shape History Improvements, Inclusion - Des Moines Public Schools

Over the course of its existence, DMPS has become perhaps the most diverse, representative organization in Iowa.

Virtual Learning? Let's Just Call It Learning- Des Moines Public Schools

All students present and accounted for – and participating – via Microsoft Teams.

DMPS Embarks On District Anti-Racist Transformation - Des Moines Public Schools

The district also gathered Black employee experiences and thoughts about what needed to change in the work environment.

East's Fedders Earns Nation's Top AD Certification - Des Moines Public Schools

It is culminated with a practical written or oral presentation project.

East's Fedders Earns Nation's Top AD Certification - Des Moines Public Schools

It is culminated with a practical written or oral presentation project.

Masked, Not Muzzled: RunDSM Student Workshops - Des Moines Public Schools

A second part of the workshops included the students sharpening their eyes with exercises in different visual arts.

Parents Spearhead PPE Fundraiser On Giving Tuesday - Des Moines Public Schools

The cost of providing adequate PPE to staff and students through the end of the school year is considerable.

DMPS Seeks Input To Decide Future Of SRO Program - Des Moines Public Schools

The only speaker from the community expressed her support for the SRO relationships at the high school level.

As Winter Approaches, Athene Keeps DMPS Students Warm - Des Moines Public Schools

The program has evolved into a 27-year legacy program that has supplied coats and boots to an estimated 15,200 students in Central Iowa.

Polk County School Districts Share Urgent Message - Des Moines Public Schools

The situation is very real, urgent and not slowing down any time soon.

Roughriders, Railsplitters Qualify For State Swim Meet - Des Moines Public Schools

Hoover, North and Roosevelt headed to West Des Moines Valley while East and Lincoln were off to Southeast Polk.

Roughriders Qualify For State Swim Meet In Six Events - Des Moines Public Schools

The Roosevelt Roughriders will be sending a squad to this weekend’s State meet.

Coronavirus Guidelines For 2020 High School Winter Sports - Des Moines Public Schools

The CIML’s guidelines are below. Please note that masks will be required of all spectators and admission will be limited.

Fifteen DMPS Student-Musicians Earn All-State Honors - Des Moines Public Schools

This year was to mark the 74th annual All-State Music Festival, a celebration of Iowa’s top high school student-musicians.

Eight Seniors Named National Merit Semi-Finalists - Des Moines Public Schools

Eight seniors who attend Central Academy have been named National Merit Semi-Finalists for 2021.

Principal Poole Earns Iowa H.s. Press Association Honor - Des Moines Public Schools

Hoover High School principal Sherry Poole has provided both to the school’s young reporters and editors.

Teachers, Staff Ready For Day One Of Hybrid Learning - Des Moines Public Schools

At Hubbell Elementary School, the classrooms were arranged with the desks spread out to maximum the space between students.

Transportation During Hybrid - Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines Public Schools will expand bus service to serve students returning to the physical buildings during hybrid learning.

ESPN Names Top 5 Unified Champion Schools For 2020 In Des Moines

These are the Top 5 ESPN Unified Champion Schools in alphabetical order, with quotes from those involved in the program.

First Day Of Preschool 2020 In Des Moines

The traditional first day of school looks little different in 2020 as DMPS transitions from all-virtual learning to some in-person classes.

ESPN Recognizes Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools For Excellence In Des Moines

The top five schools will be announced Oct. 12.

Fish Out Of Water: Swim Teams Find Ways To Hone Skills - Des Moines Public Schools

The swim teams are expected to be able to complete at the high school regional meets on November 7.

Hockey Team Helps Tame Hunger For Needy Families At Dmps - Des Moines Public Schools

Jenn Stalder is the SUCCESS Supervisor for DMPS and she said that the family outreach branch of district services welcomes the outside help.

A Million Words: Mike Wellman And The Stories Of Dmps - Des Moines Public Schools

Another way of putting it would have been Bearer of Good News.

7-On-7 Football: Students Finding A Way To Play The Game - Des Moines Public Schools

A crowd arriving at a football field. Players and cheerleaders and TV cameras gathering along the sidelines.

Des Moines Public Schools Coronavirus Dashboard

This will avoid identifying individual students or staff who are absent due to a COVID-19 illness or exposure.

Audiologists Making Sure No Child Is Left Behind - Des Moines Public Schools

The audiology team and teachers provide the human touch that makes them effective.