Due to the forecast for extreme low temperatures continuing through tomorrow, and the wind chill warning currently in effect from the National Weather Service, classes at Des Moines Public Schools are cancelled for Thursday, January 23. This announcement …

Our lost and found cabinet is overflowing with lost items that need to be claimed.  From Coats/gloves/hats to backpacks and other miscellaneous items.  Please stop and look to see if anything belongs to your children. You will find …

Fifth graders Walter Gentsch and Lili Stanberry, have been recognized by the Forest Avenue Library as winners of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. The students will be recognized at a celebration on Monday, January 20 …

Walnut Street School will be celebrating Chinese New Year beginning January 31 through the first week in February. We look forward to making Chinese art, experiencing a lion dance and other activities.

On Monday, January 20th, school will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day – National Day of Service.

Families of currently enrolled 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students at Walnut Street School are invited to attend our 1st Annual International Baccalaureate – Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) Informational Night. This event is intended to support families with …

Please join us for Family Game Night on Friday, January 24. Families are invited to bring board games. Board games will be played in the cafeteria. The gym will be available for movement activities. The event will be …

We have started a Writing Club for interested students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. The Story Share Writing Club will meet twice per week throughout the remainder of January. Students will work to write creative stories which …