Teachers nominated students for the month for February who demonstrate daily efforts of caring. Caring is one of the IB Learner Attitudes we work to foster with all students. Congratulations to this month’s honorees!

WSS students celebrated the start of the Chinese New Year on January 31. We had a special assembly with students signing, dancing, and then a special presentation of a Lion Dance by high school students from West Des …

We will be having our Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 26 between 2:30-7:30 PM. On-line ordering is also available.          

Create hope!!! Students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades, who chose to participate, will be a part of the Random Acts of Kindness Club during the month of February. Students will be creating bookmarks with positive slogans to …

Student Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 26. These conferences are a time to celebrate successes and to explore areas of challenge. A portion of these conferences are student-led, so students should plan to …

You are invited to join us for a fun, family event….the Keith West Magic & Illusion Show on Friday, February 21 beginning at 7:00 PM. The event will be at the Central Academy Auditorium. Central Academy is located …

It’s been more than 25 years since DMPS made comprehensive changes to elementary school attendance areas. A lot changes in a quarter of a century, and to better serve students and meet the needs of schools the district is considering new attendance areas for many elementary schools. Click the headline to learn about the plan and share your opinion.

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 …