Student-athletes from all 10 DMPS middle schools gathered at Hoover High School's McGrane Stadium yesterday for the city-wide track and field meet. Congratulations to Callanan Middle School on winning both the boys and girls team titles! See more of last night's meet: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRFDB
What a night! The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation held their annual dinner last night, raising more than $115,000 for teacher and school grants in support of the arts, STEM, and much more See more of this special event: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRbyv
One week from today: Track and Field Trip Day at the Drake Relays. K-12 students may attend the day session on Friday, April 24 for free with the voucher below (see the voucher for further details).
Performances are tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 PM in the North High School Auditorium. Enjoy a first look from a special performance yesterday for elementary school students. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRg99
It's opening night for North High School's production of the musical Once on this Island. Set in the Caribbean, the producers describe it as the "tale of one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice."
Five DMPS educators have been named 2026 Educators of the Year by the Rotary Club of Des Moines.
Congratulations to Jon McAlister, Ryan Koning, Rachel Andrews, Kelly Carpenter, and Nancy Kotz.
Read more about their work at DMPS: www.dmschools.org/2026/04/five...
Performances are tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7:00 PM in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Enjoy a sneak peek in a photo album from last night's dress rehearsal. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR3KQ
It's opening night for Lincoln Theatre Arts' production of Geek: High School Edition. The story of two friends attending an anime cosplaying convention, the play explores subjects ranging from grief to bullying to social media to self-discovery in a setting familiar to fans of the comic genre.
Greenwood Elementary 5th graders brought history to life, transforming research into a living museum. Students became influential figures, sharing their impact with visitors. See more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCQywN
Mark your calendar now!
The Central Campus Fashion Design and Merchandising students are bringing style to the auditorium stage with their 2026 Fashion Show.
Join us Thursday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. for an evening showcase, or catch one of the daytime shows on Friday, May 1.
Performances are Thursday, April 9 through Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 along with a 2:30 matinee on Sunday, April 12. Tickets are available at trhstix.com.
It's night for Roosevelt High School's spring musical: Mean Girls Jr. Adapted from the film, it's the story of a new student facing the social norms of high school with wit, a catchy score, and a message for all. See a preview from last night's dress rehearsal: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCQy2E
The graduation rate for the Class of '25 at DMPS saw an increase of over 5% from the previous year, according to data released today by the Iowa Department of Education. The Class of '25 had a graduation rate of 76.6% compared to 71.4% for the Class of '24. www.dmschools.org/2026/04/grad...
Families sit in orange chairs watching slides written in Spanish.
This week, district leaders provided multilingual updates to Moulton Elementary families about the Reimagining Education plan and the transition to Kurtz Opportunity Center next year while the new Moulton Arts Academy is under construction. Read more: moulton.dmschools.org/about/moulto...
Pies were flying and spirits were high.
Moore Elementary students turned fun into impact with a UI Dance Marathon fundraiser for cancer research.
See more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPAYt
“The chair recognizes Representative Lincoln!” shouted a fourth grader in Mrs. Bianchi’s class. With guidance from Iowa’s Legislative Services Agency, students at Morris Elementary learned how laws are made, with one class serving as the House and another as the Senate. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPdc4
Hiatt Middle School students Kenya De La Cruz-Jimenez and Chemya McGee, with teacher Tonya Richards, share how they built an award-winning podcast with research and personality.
Listen to the latest episode of The Become Here Project: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
The Roosevelt High School Rider Crew celebrated 9th grade students with a carnival. Students learned about spring clubs, played games, listened to music, and shared plenty of school spirit! flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPbTW
Middle school track and field teams held their first meet of the 2026 season yesterday, competing on the new facilities at North High's Grubb Stadium. Student-athletes from Harding, Hiatt, Goodrell and McCombs middle schools took part in the competition. See more: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPELP
Congratulations to Merrill Middle School's Marty Luft on being named the Middle School Athletic Director of the Year by the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association. Marty has served the Merrill Mustangs for more than 22 years!
Ready for a Reimagining Education update? Lead Project Manager Dr. Bekah Harris and Interim Superintendent Matt Smith cover:
✅Year 1 & 2 Construction
✅Boundary Decisions
✅Signature School Enrollment
✅Athletics Planning
✅Moulton/Walnut Street School
www.dmschools.org/2026/03/boar...
Bilingual Family Liaisons gather for a photo.
Our Bilingual Family Liaisons connect families to housing, healthcare, and essential services, while helping parents support learning and plan for the future.
Speaking 20+ languages, they break barriers and build strong school connections every day!
Thank you to WHO 13 News for hosting the Des Moines Public Schools Foundation to talk about Dine Out for DMPS. Enjoy the interview and have a meal out today at one of the participating restaurants to support DMPS teachers and students! who13.com/news/eat-out...
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 26th.
Dine at any of the participating restaurants, and they will generously donate a portion of their sales to the DMPS Foundation. Don't miss this chance to support teachers and students while enjoying a delicious meal!
Spring is underway and our Virtual Backpack is starting to fill up with programs and opportunities for DMPS students and families alike. New items added every week. Be sure to check it out. www.dmschools.org/backpack/
The North High School orchestra recently shared a unique pops concert featuring dim lighting, glow sticks, and standout performances from student musicians. It was a fun new way to experience orchestral music! Follow our DMPS-TV link for highlights. www.dmschools.org/dmpstv/north...
McKinley Elementary enjoyed a Shout Out Assembly celebrating positive behavior and a visit from CultureALL.
Students explored Chinese, Moldovan, Jewish, Ukrainian, Mexican, West African, and Native American cultures through music, stories, and traditions. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCNbTK
Hundreds turned out for the opening of the DMPS Districtwide Art Show at Mainframe Studios, featuring 800+ student artworks!
The exhibit continues Tuesday - Saturday through March 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way
See highlights:
youtu.be/FgPn9IN3rbQ?...
Congratulations to East High junior Lillyana Villa, winner of the Iowa High School Press Association’s 2026 Fall Conference badge design contest!
Her design will be worn by student journalists from across Iowa at this year’s conference. Great work, Lillyana! 🎉 www.ihspa.org/9984/showcas...
