Everybody Loves Recess!
What student doesn’t love recess? Our students get at least one 20 minute recess a day. This isn’t the only exercise they get though. Students have PE twice a week on top of daily exercise of using the …
Literacy and Art Connections
Our first graders have created art pieces out of their writings which form human figures. In an effort to contastly be trans-disciplinary, our teachers and students have successfully merged literacy and visual art in a unique and meaningful …
Cultural Night – May 9
Please join us for our annual Cultural Night activities on Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-7:30 PM. This event with revolve around four different cultures allowing students and families to experience various aspects of each of the selected cultures. …
Reading Reigns!
Every classroom at Walnut Street School is filled with many opportunities for reading each day. Students read independently, as partners, small groups, whole class, and even listening to a good read-aloud by their teachers! We encourage reading at …
Go The Distance Day!
Please join WSS students and staff on a walk through downtown Des Moines on Friday, May 17 at 9:00 AM to promote daily physical activity. This is the second year Walnut Street School has participated in this great event. …
Every Friday is Purple Friday!!!!
Students and staff celebrate their school spirit every Friday by wearing lots of purple! Even Mr. Leager pulls out all of the stops by wearing his purple velvet sports jacket! Join us in celebrating WSS pride each Friday …
International Baccalaureate Exhibition is getting closer!!!
Our fifth graders continue to prepare for their IB Exhibition, a culminating experience for their elementary careers. The IB Exhibition is an opportunity for students to showcase all of their learning and how they are taking action in …
Battle of the Books!
A team of students at Walnut Street School participated throughout the year in a study of 40 different books. The students then participated in a district-wide competition of teams to show their knowledge and understanding of the books. …
Superintendent Ahart visits 4th Grade!
Our fourth graders had a visit by new DMPS Superintendent Tom Ahart as a part of their studies around leadership and government. Mr. Ahart shared some personal stories and gave lots of good advice to the students about …
The Adventures of Lewis and Clark!
Our third graders have been studying about how exploration impacts humanity. As a culminating project, the students are putting on a musical titled: “The Adventures of Lewis and Clark”.