Our school nurses work on behalf of staff, students and families, forming connections, evaluating health conditions, assessing needs, and so much more. Thank you to our school nurses for the important work they do and the many lives they touch. #NationalSchoolNurseDay

We tagged along with 4th graders from Morris Elementary School as they did some fieldwork at Easter Lake, along with the help of PolkCoConservation, to learn about local pollinators. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBphhf

Des Moines Roosevelt boys soccer team gelling together at the perfect time desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Sup. Dr. Ian A. Roberts spoke w/ @JoinDaybreak Alex Alvarado about his 1st year at the helm of DM Public Schools, how his experience as an olympic athlete influences his leadership & the district’s focus on the mental health & wellbeing of teachers & students ➡️ shorturl.at/ouDU8

Every Teacher Appreciation Week we think back on our favorite teachers who helped shape us into the people we are today. Thank you to our DMPS educators for the amazing difference you make in young lives all year long! #teacherappreciationweek

In April's Become Here Spotlight: Join us in congratulating Success Case Manager and coach Treavor Hixon at Harding Middle School and Dr. Ryan Williamson, associate principal at North High School for their excellence in educating students at DMPS. dmschools.org/2024/04/the-be…

In celebration of crushing their school attendance goal, Willard Elementary staff gave certificates, awards & cards to students with the best record. The student with perfect attendance threw a pie at principal Julie Kruse. #EveryDayMatters See more: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBoPAL

From decorating a truck with glitter to dancing and painting, Hanawalt Elementary students celebrated their annual Day in the Arts with nearly twenty fine and performing arts lessons! flic.kr/s/aHBqjBoNeh

Faces in the Crowd: Roosevelt High School students dance, party at 2024 prom on Saturday desmoinesregister.com/picture-galler…

Faces in the Crowd: North High School students dance, party at 2024 prom on Saturday desmoinesregister.com/picture-galler…

It is always one of the most popular events of the school year: the Central Campus Fashion Show. We stopped by last night's show in the school auditorium - which felt more like the fashion runways of Paris or Milan - in order to share a look. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBoM3B

The Vikings are coming! DMPS is excited to host the Minnesota Minnesota Vikings at Mediacom Stadium for two FREE football camps on Wednesday, June 5. Visit our web site to sign up today. dmschools.org/2024/05/the-vi…

This is School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week and tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day. Brian Wilkinson and Jill Gray at Ruby Van Meter School were honored with our “All About the Kids” Award as this year's top food and nutrition staff at DMPS. dmschools.org/2024/05/rvm-fo…

We dropped the May edition of The Become Here Project, our DMPS podcast. This month we talk about changes underway at Findley Elementary School, from becoming the district's next Montessori school to piloting a K-6 school format. dmschools.org/news-and-infor…

The Iowa Department of Education announced this week that 6 DMPS schools are receiving nearly $800K in Learning Beyond the Bell grants. Capitol View, East, Goodrell, Hoover, McCombs and Roosevelt will receive between $50-200K to support afterschool programs or tutoring. educate.iowa.gov/press-release/…

For years, a Shelby Cobra kit car has sat in the automotive technology center at Central Campus. Now, senior Natasha Harwell is getting it ready to hit the streets. One of her instructors, Kevin Moravek, says her 'work ethic/attitude towards this project has blown me away.'

At an event last night for the Central Campus automotive technology program, examples of student projects were on display. One star of the show was this restoration of a 1978 Des Moines Police squad car.

Such a great morning with Iowa State Volleyball at DM Public Schools Moulton Elementary. Thanks to our great supporters, we are able to foster activities like this to engage our athletes with youth in area schools!

A half century of photos, yearbooks and trophies lined the hallway at Ruby Van Meter as former students and families toured the school to celebrate its 50th Anniversary and the important work of caring for students with special needs.
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