In spite of the debate about when the school year should start, at DMPS we wonder: when does it end? That’s because activities take place at our schools nearly every day of the year. Click on the image to visit our Summer Programs web page to learn more about our summer offerings, from Metro Kids to meal programs to new sports camps.

Mrs. Smith’s fourth grade class was all smiles on March 26th! Why? Because Olive Garden delivered a hot meal including spaghetti, bread sticks and salad.  Students at Findley have been collecting change for the past couple of months …

Findley’s 4th grade teacher, Schelsy Smith has been named the Des Moines Rotary Club’s 2015 Elementary Educator of the Year.  The staff, students and families of Findley are very proud of Ms. Smith and this grand accomplishment.  We …

Thanks to members of Pi Beta Phi sorority for holding a service event last week to provide two brand new books to Findley students. Pi Beta Phi donated nearly 1,000 books to Findley Elementary School as part of their work …

The first day of Kindergarten 2015-2016 will be here before you know it! It’s an exciting time for staff and students, but it all starts with registration. Sign-up begins on March 11. Register soon to guarantee a spot in your neighborhood school. To find out where to register and what to bring, click on the image.