Roosevelt Composer's Work Is Heading To Broadway - Des Moines Public Schools

"She wrote the song last winter and submitted it to the competition in February."

In-Person Support Is Helping Special Education Students - Des Moines Public Schools

Serving the educational needs of special education students is an important part of the in-person learning currently underway.

Openings: Bus Drivers, Substitute Teachers, Substitute Associates In Des Moines Public Schools

In-person and virtual substitute associates are needed for the 2020-21 school year.

Des Moines Public Schools Begins Steps To In-Person Hybrid Learning

The registration process will remain open until at least October 4.

Board Considers Move Toward More In-Person Learning - Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines Public Schools has been working over the past several weeks on how to best continue our learning during the 2020-21 school year.

Central Campus Begins Year With Limited In-Person Labs - Des Moines Public Schools

Ordinarily you don’t really need a calendar to tell you it’s the first day of school. The traffic flow is a dead giveaway.

Students Lift Voices, Lead March For Sports, Activities - Des Moines Public Schools

One of the student leaders was Roosevelt senior volleyball player Tabby Keith.

Support For Students In Good Supply At North High School - Des Moines Public Schools

The original plan, weeks in the making, called for a strictly outdoor event.

Revolution Leads To Recognition At Roosevelt High School: Des Moines Public Schools

Bryan Coffey is the Director of Unified Programs for Special Olympics Iowa and the exciting news that Biggs received came from him.

Public Health Guidelines For Fall 2020 High School Sports Des Moines Public Schools

Individual schools may require additional measures be taken and those will be posted and communicated in advance.

Veteran Des Moines Public Schools Nurse Relates To Refugees

DMPS Health Services Supervisor Diane Gladson had plenty on the agenda for last Friday’s virtual meeting of 67 school nurses.

Des Moines Public Schools Welcomes Summer Grads To Class Of 2020

Carmon Rasmussen is the counselor at Scavo, which is transitioning from a standalone full-service high school to program status.

Des Moines Public Schools Welcomes A Motivated Batch Of New Educators

Orientation began Friday morning for the DMPS cohort of new teachers.

Des Moines Public Schools Football Practice Begins For 2020

Iowa began the fall season with practices this week that included drills along with some measures to try and keep everyone healthy.​

Aviation Grads Continue Studies Interrupted By Coronavirus - Des Moines Public Schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down many aspects of life, including air travel.

Pandemic Complicates Back To School Shopping For Des Moines Public Schools

None of the stuff that’s piling up at Central Stores this summer was in the district budget and it’s not cheap.

White House Names Central Academy Jacobson PAEMST Recipient - Des Moines Public Schools

Jacobson is the thirteenth DMPS teacher to receive this prestigious national award since its creation in 1983.

National Public Health Expert Shares Insight With School Board : Des Moines Public Schools

The University of Minnesota, spoke with the Board and answered questions regarding concerns over the impact of COVID-19.

Aquatic Lessons Written On Stone By Marine Biologist - Des Moines Public Schools

Now, in late July, instructor Dr. Greg Barord has found a novel way of scratching his itch to get back to teaching.

Vaccinations Still Required By State Of Iowa During Pandemic

The State of Iowa has not changed vaccine requirements for children enrolled in school and virtual school is no exception.

Urban Education Network Responds To Return To Learn Proclamation Of Des Moines Public Schools

Local school boards have considered the meaning of instruction primarily in person.

Des Moines Public Schools Begins Phased Reopening Of School And District Offices

The number of staff in school and administrative offices during this phase will be limited.

Des Moines Public Schools Students Will Reap What Quilters Sew

The 2020 Quilt Show, originally scheduled for September: postponed indefinitely.

Des Moines Public School Registration Means Choices Amid Uncertain Times

Hybrid, which combines online learning with 1-2 days per week in school.

Des Moines Public Schools To Begin Phased Reopening Of Offices

Des Moines Public Schools will begin a phased reopening of its offices across the district on Monday, July 20 to help serve families, staff.

Des Moines Public Schools Virtual Campus K-8 Information For 2020 To 2021

Enrollment is currently open for current DMPS students.

Des Moines Public Schools Virtual Campus K-8 Information For 2020-2021

Parents will be able to choose from different learning cohorts for their children.

Des Moines Public Schools Online Registration Begins July 13

This year, online registration begins Monday, July 13 and lasts through Friday, July 31.

Des Moines Public Schools Online Registration Begins On July 13

This year, online registration begins Monday, July 13 and lasts through Friday, July 31.

Des Moines Public Schools Bus Tour In July

The buildings must be clean, safe and comfortable. Good, nutritious food is the fuel of kids’ learning.

Drake University Relays Postponed Indefinitely

Des Moines’ Drake University has postponed the 2020 Drake Relays, as well as Drake Road Races and Grand Blue Mile.

Iowa Republicans Settle On Education Funding Lower Than Governor’s Proposal

Des Moines school district officials said they planned on cutting nearly $20 million this next fiscal year based off the 2.5% projection.

Des Moines Student Artists Riding To School In Fire Trucks This Week

The students were selected for this unique opportunity based on their artwork submissions related to this year’s fire prevention week.

Dad Tells How Quickly He Could Buy AR-15, Be At A School Door

After Florida school shooting, an Iowa dad showed up at gun dealer to test his theory, which he says shows how easy it is to get an AR-15.

Helping Teachers Become Healers of Childhood Trauma

One in four American kids witness or experience trauma by age four. Des Moines Public Schools teachers are learning to undo the damage.

Leadership Academy Gives Des Moines Students A Jump On 'Rigor'

The Schools for Rigor urban education model is being phased in throughout the district and north-side students got a glimpse of the program.

Dangerous Wind Chills Will Cause Late School Starts Thursday

Classes will begin two hours late in a number of central Iowa school districts Thursday and some morning programs will be canceled.

East High Teacher Is Iowa's Debate Educator Of The Year

Jennifer Medina is in the running for the honor of national debate educator of the year, to be announced in March.

Iowa Governor Announces National Science Camp Scholarships

High school seniors who are selected will take part in hands-on research, an overnight camp and a visit to Washington, D.C., with peers.

Des Moines School Bell Times: When, Why They Will Be Changing

After tabling the controversial issue of bell times in Des Moines, the school board left the decision to the superintendent.