Olympics Day

OLYMPICS DAY!   FUN AND EXCITING!   Come join us at Pete Crivaro Park to watch your student(s) have some good old fashion fun by participating in field games. Sit and have good conversations with other parents and their students by sharing …

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Visitor Check IN

We have exciting news! Walnut Street has installed the new Visitor Check In Kiosk! We have started enrolling our parents into the system for use. Stop by the front desk in the lobby to enroll; it’s easy and …

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High Tech Meets Visitor Sign-In at Walnut Street

At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. This spring and summer, DMPS will begin implementing an Electronic Visitor Check-In system for parents and visitors. Click on the headline to read more.

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Walnut Street Students Think Inside The Box

Students brought their families, boxes, tape and a lot of imagination to the Walnut Street School Box Night. Without any kind of direction, they constructed animals, buildings, vehicles and works of art. Principal Rob Burnett said because WSS students come from all over Des Moines, these team building activities are essential to connect their school community. To see some of the designs, click on the image.

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2015-2016 Fall Bulletin

  ​A place to learn, thrive, and love We are well under way on the 2015-2016 school year! It is our pleasure to serve your students and families and thank you for trusting and investing in Walnut Street School. We have a …

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