Des Moines Public Schools

04/04/2025

Central Campus alum Edgar Rosa made a visit to his alma mater to speak with film and broadcast students about his career and latest film 'Bob Trevino Likes It'. Rosa answered questions about his career as a producer and encouraged students to keep making movies. Catch 'Bob Trevino Likes It' this week at The Varsity Cinema and Cinemark Century Jordan Creek.

Central Campus alum Edgar Rosa made a visit to his alma mater to speak with film and broadcast students about his career and latest film 'Bob Trevino Likes It'. Encouraging students to keep making and creating movies, Rosa answered questions from film and broadcasting instructor Tim Coleman about hi...

04/04/2025

We are fortunate to have many community partners who support our students, teachers and schools in ways big and small. Each month we will shine the spotlight on a partner making a difference for education in our community. Our March partner of the month is the After School Arts Program. Since 2007, ASAP has been working to improve equity of access to the arts for students at DMPS.

Des Moines Public Schools is fortunate to have numerous community partners who support our students, teachers and schools in ways big and small. Each month we will shine the spotlight on a partner making a difference for education ...

04/02/2025

April 1, 2025 DMPS Board Work Session

04/01/2025

April 1, 2025 DMPS Board Meeting
Find this meeting's agenda here: https://www.dmschools.org/board/meetings

04/01/2025

Congratulations to school counselors at Hoover High School, Goodrell Middle School, and Wright Elementary School on their recent national RAMP designation, and to East High School for earning the School of Promise Award! Counselors Erin Cavazos, Mike Freund, and Barbara Hogan join us to discuss what this means, and share insights into day-to-day counseling with students at DMPS. Listen to Episode 20, Part 1 of The Become Here Project podcast.

Welcome to The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools Podcast. Tune in each month for the latest and greatest stories and conversations regarding the largest provider of public education in Iowa. Hosted by Amanda Lewis, each ...

04/01/2025

Our libraries are welcoming spaces for students to explore, learn, and grow. Thank you to our staff for making them the heart of our learning communities.

03/31/2025

Hoover High School junior Elise Monahan’s passion for marine biology meant taking the lead on the stingray project at Central Campus -- caring for rays, welcoming surprise pups, and even developing a way to detect stingray pregnancies! Read more about Elise and her work.

Central Campus students are encouraged to explore their passions and dive deep into hands-on learning experiences. For Elise Monahan, a junior from Hoover High School, that passion is Marine Biology. Over the past year, Elise has led the ...

03/28/2025

Brubaker Elementary fifth graders brought history to life in a special wax museum event! After wrapping up their unit on social change, students portrayed influential historical figures as proud parents and teachers explored the museum.

It was ironically warm for a wax museum at Brubaker Elementary School yesterday, or maybe the fifth graders were just hot from the old-fashioned clothing. After finishing their curriculum unit on social change, students reenacted historical figures as parents and teachers walked by on Thursday, Marc...

03/28/2025

Schools across DMPS participated in Iowa's Statewide Tornado Drill this week as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. A great reminder for everyone to review and practice their severe weather safety plans!

Schools throughout the district took part in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 26th. We stopped by Hubbell Elementary School as they were practicing their safety plan. The annual statewide tornado drill, as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, is a fantastic opportunity for f...

03/28/2025

🚨Traffic Alert: A vehicle accident on Hickman Road near Hillis Elementary will impact student pick-up this afternoon. 🚔 Please check Snap Connect and your email for details on an alternate route. DMPS Public Safety is on-site to assist. Stay safe!

03/28/2025

We love sharing opportunities to turn out and support our students! If you are free tonight, head to Roosevelt High School for the Ruby Van Meter Basketball Jamboree at 6:00 p.m. Students from all five high schools and RVM will meet to play in this fun, districtwide celebration!

03/28/2025

03/28/2025

Capitol View Elementary celebrated Women’s History Month with 12 local female leaders sharing their stories and the power of literacy. Special guests included Mayor Connie Boesen, East High School Principal Jill Versteeg, Weslyn Caldwell, and former School Board member and publisher Dwana Bradley!

As a culminating event for Women’s History Month, Capitol View Elementary School welcomed twelve local female leaders into their classrooms to speak about their careers and the importance of literacy on Wednesday, March 26th. We stopped by as Mayor Connie Boesen, East H.S. Principal Jill Versteeg,...

03/28/2025

Wright Elementary’s young Polar Bears wrapped up their Athletes for Social Change unit with a special guest — Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts! A former track star and Olympian, Dr. Roberts shared powerful lessons on persistence and potential. His message? “I want you to understand that it’s so important to chase and follow your dreams.”

After finishing the curriculum unit of Athletes for Social Change, Wright Elementary School welcomed Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts to speak to about his athletic career as a track star and Olympian. Dr. Roberts spoke to the young polar bears about the significance of persistence and potential. He t...

03/28/2025

03/26/2025

A big start to this week's Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz residency at DMPS, kicking off with a session for Hoover and Roosevelt students today. A great day of music, learning and collaboration. See more of today's session at Roosevelt on our Flickr page.

Des Moines Public Schools is honored to host the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz for a residency at three high schools. DMPS is one of only eight school districts across the country to host this esteemed jazz education program. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and United Airlines, the....

03/26/2025

Ugbad Abdi once walked the halls of Callanan Middle School. Now, the immigrant and former Target cashier is an international supermodel making her mark on runways around the world! Read her inspiring story in The Des Moines Register.

Discovered on Instagram, Ugbad Abdi's journey from Somali refugee raised in Des Moines to high fashion supermodel is a testament to resilience.

03/26/2025

🌟 Give your little learner a strong start! 🌟 Online registration for Universal Preschool is now open. Studies show that children who attend preschool build a strong foundation for success in math and reading. Free, high-quality preschool at DMPS is the perfect place to start their journey. Enroll today and set them up for a bright future! https://preschool.dmschools.org/about/how-to-apply-for-preschool/